Bringing Magic to Bedtime Stories
Rune Breinholt Andersen is a passionate storyteller and the creator of BestBedtimeStory.com, a platform dedicated to crafting engaging, soothing, and imaginative bedtime stories for children. With a deep love for storytelling, Rune has made it his mission to help parents and children share magical moments together before drifting off to sleep.
“A great bedtime story is more than just words—it’s a gateway to dreams, a moment of calm, and a bond between parent and child.” – Rune Breinholt Andersen
For Rune, bedtime stories are not just entertainment; they are a way to spark creativity, build positive bedtime routines, and nurture a lifelong love for storytelling. Whether through classic fairytales, adventurous fables, or relaxing sleep stories, his goal is to make bedtime a special experience for every child.
Rune founded BestBedtimeStory.com to provide families worldwide with easy access to high-quality bedtime stories. His stories are designed to:
On the platform, parents can find a wide selection of free bedtime stories, carefully crafted to be engaging and calming at the same time.
The town of Willowmere was known for its lantern festival. Every year, on the first full moon of spring, hundreds of glowing lanterns would rise into the sky, carrying wishes, dreams, and whispered secrets. Mia had always loved the festival. As a child, she would run...
Jake had lived in the same house his whole life. He knew every corner, every creaky floorboard, and every hiding spot. Or so he thought. One night, while searching for an old baseball glove in the basement, his flashlight flickered over something strange—a door. It...
Emma had always thought mirrors were a little creepy. Maybe it was the way they reflected the world perfectly—except, sometimes, they didn’t. It started on a Thursday night. She was brushing her teeth, staring at her reflection like she always did. Then, something...
Mia wasn’t the type to go to bed early. With her gaming headset snug over her ears and an energy drink by her side, she powered through another late-night tournament in ShadowRealm Online. The game world stretched before her—a dark forest shrouded in mist. Her fingers...
There was a little café tucked away at the end of a quiet cobblestone street. It wasn’t flashy or famous, but those who knew of it swore it had the best coffee in town. The golden light spilling through the windows made it feel like a place lost in time—a secret...
Adventure Bay was covered in a thick blanket of snow. The winter festival was about to begin, and the whole town was excited. Mayor Goodway had planned a big sled race down Snowy Mountain, and the Paw Patrol pups were helping set up the event. “Alright, pups!” Ryder...
The little dragon went for a walk in the sunshine. Bzzz! said the bees. Piip! said the birds. Creak! said the bush… “What could that be?” wondered the little dragon. It was a wooden wagon with a broken wheel spinning around. “Stay there, I’ll get help!” said the...
The little bookstore on the corner had always been Emma’s favorite place. The scent of old pages, the warm golden light filtering through the windows, and the quiet hum of jazz playing in the background made it feel like home. But tonight, it felt different—tonight,...
The first raindrop landed on Lily’s cheek just as she stepped off the train. She tilted her head up toward the darkening sky, watching as the clouds swirled above, heavy with the promise of a storm. “Of course,” she muttered with a small laugh, tightening her coat...
The café was nearly empty, save for the soft hum of a jazz tune playing from an old record player in the corner. The warm glow of the hanging lights cast gentle shadows on the wooden tables, and the scent of freshly brewed coffee lingered in the air. Sophie traced her...
Jake loved everything about space. He read every space book he could find. He even dreamed about space at night. When his school went on a field trip to the space center, he was so excited that he didn't notice his class had moved ahead. When he looked around, he was...
Once upon a time, there was a kind-hearted and magnificent white elephant who dearly loved his old, blind mother and always took great care of her. They lived in a cave beside a beautiful lake surrounded by lovely pink lotus flowers. One day, a woodcutter got lost in...
The story begins with Muddy Paw outside in the garden. There is a lot of activity—pounding feet, new smells, and loud voices. A group of children runs up to the house, and something exciting is clearly happening, but Muddy Paw is stuck in the garden with no one to...
The soft hum of the city faded as Emma stepped onto the rooftop of their small apartment building. The night air was crisp, carrying the scent of fresh rain, and above her, the sky was dotted with a thousand stars. She pulled her sweater tighter around her shoulders...
Lena pulled the blanket tighter around her shoulders, the cool night air brushing against her skin as she gazed up at the sky. The stars stretched endlessly above her, twinkling like tiny whispers of love, and beside her, Daniel exhaled a content sigh. “Do you...
People came from far away to see the enormous monster by Coco Lake, but no one had actually seen it yet. One day, a boy named Frank was sitting by the lake’s edge when he heard a splash. He sat completely still, and then he saw the monster climb out of the water....
Once upon a time, there was a shy octopus who lived in a quiet corner of the coral reef. It rarely came out, and if it ever ran into someone, it would squeeze into the nearest crevice and hide—because octopuses can fit into places no one else can. One day, the octopus...
Lily had always known that her cat, Mr. Whiskers, was special. He wasn’t just any ordinary feline—there was something mysterious about him. He would disappear for hours and return home without a single speck of dust on his pristine white fur. Sometimes, Lily even...
The rhythmic sound of the train rolling along the tracks was the only thing filling the quiet night. Outside, the world blurred into a watercolor painting of misty mountains and moonlit fields. Inside, warm golden light flickered from overhead lamps, casting a soft...
Tucked away on a quiet cobblestone street, hidden between bustling cafés and old antique stores, was a little bookshop that few noticed. It had no glowing sign, no modern window display—just a wooden door with a tiny golden bell that jingled whenever someone stepped...
In a small, snow-covered town nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains, there stood an old carousel in the center of the square. It was said to be enchanted, spinning only on the coldest winter nights when the stars shone brightest. Holly had grown up hearing...
Arthur loved to fly. Every night, he dreamed of flying around the world. Every morning, he jumped into his plane and zoomed up into the clouds. “Yippee!” he shouted, doing a loop. “This is the best feeling in the world!” There was only one problem. His flying...
One warm day, a thirsty fox was looking for something to drink. Finally, it came across a well at a farm. It stuck its nose over the edge, but the water was far too deep. The fox carefully balanced from side to side, trying to reach the cool, clear water. But even...
On the edge of a quiet seaside town, where waves crashed against jagged cliffs, there stood a towering lighthouse. It had guided sailors for generations, but it was said to hold a secret—a light that shone only for those searching for something they didn’t even know...
Once upon a time, there was a young man named Thomas. One day, he received a horn from his dying father.“Son, it won’t be long before I leave this world,” sighed the old man. “Take this horn. If you hold it to your ear, you can hear what other people are thinking.” A...
Balder was the oldest fire truck at the fire station. He should have been happy because he loved his job. But lately, all the newer fire trucks got to the fires before him. “It’s been so long since I last put out a fire,” Balder told his friend Harry, the helicopter....
Deep in the heart of a bustling city, hidden behind iron gates and overgrown ivy, there lay a secret garden. It was said to only bloom under the light of the full moon, its flowers glowing faintly like tiny lanterns in the dark. Few knew of its existence, but those...
In a distant kingdom surrounded by rolling hills and shimmering lakes, there was a legendary bridge that only appeared on the clearest nights. The Bridge of Eternal Stars, as it was called, stretched across the kingdom’s largest lake, glowing softly with the light of...
In a quiet village surrounded by dense forests, there was a tradition of releasing lanterns into the sky on the first full moon of winter. Each lantern carried a wish, a hope, or a secret. Amidst the glowing lights, a young woman named Lila always released her lantern...
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled between rolling hills and a shimmering lake, there lived a girl named Elara, whose smile could light up even the cloudiest days. Every evening, she would climb the tallest hill in the village and sit under the stars,...