The Decompression Zone - Stories to Relax & Sleep

Hello friends! I create original, calm narrations of sleep stories, designed to help you relax. I also read chapter books, all in the public domain, in a calm, relaxing male voice. The purpose of the Decompression Zone is to help you do just that: decompress and unwind. These softly spoken readings, will help you take your mind off the daily grind.

I have always enjoyed reading out loud, which was the impulse for this channel. I have lived in Europe and in the Americas. Therefore you will detect an accent in my speech. Although most of my readings are in English, I have also created some videos for German speaking listeners.

I am so glad you are here and hope you enjoy these readings!

Thank you!
Marcus


The Decompression Zone - Stories to Relax & Sleep

Hello friends! I just stepped outside and noticed this beautiful moon. Thought I share it with you. Perhaps it is time to go to bed. Hope you get some rest tonight. Best wishes!! Marcus

11 months ago | [YT] | 16

The Decompression Zone - Stories to Relax & Sleep

Hello friends!
In addition to the regular bedtime stories, I am reading chapter books and will be releasing them in their entirety when the reading and editing is complete. Of course, channel members have early access to all of this content.
Here are the books that I am working on, in the order in which they will be published:
β€œTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea”
β€œThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
and
"What Katie Did".
In the meantime, I hope you will enjoy the regular bedtime readings. Best wishes, Marcus

1 year ago | [YT] | 13

The Decompression Zone - Stories to Relax & Sleep

Hello friends! Just a quick update: I am putting the finishing touches on the second installment of "The House at Pooh Corner" (Chapters 5-10). At over 2 hours in length, it has taken me some time to edit the narration, but we are almost there. I am aiming to release the video on Monday. Hope you have a wonderful and restful weekend, Marcus

1 year ago | [YT] | 24

The Decompression Zone - Stories to Relax & Sleep

I just love summer for it's plentiful supply of color and beauty. I think these blue ones are called "Godetia" (not entirely sure). I know, I have filmed them for us before, but dang, they are mesmerizing with their delicate petals. Perhaps just one more take with a different lens... 😊
New sleep story coming your way Monday πŸ˜‰.

1 year ago | [YT] | 14

The Decompression Zone - Stories to Relax & Sleep

Summer has finally come to London β˜€οΈ, and things are blooming. Working on a sleep story today for next week. 😊

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 9

The Decompression Zone - Stories to Relax & Sleep

Hello friends, in my most recent video (A Tranquil Forest Walk) I expanded the introductory part, where we unwind and get ready for the story. Do you think a longer relaxation intro / guided meditation is a good thing? Or should the introduction be shorter and get straight to the story? Please let me know. I would love to know what you think. Thanks!

1 year ago | [YT] | 7

The Decompression Zone - Stories to Relax & Sleep

I am in Scotland this week, recording sights and sounds for our upcoming sleep stories. 😊

1 year ago | [YT] | 21

The Decompression Zone - Stories to Relax & Sleep

Spring has come to London. Today I am filming this lovely field of Grape Hyacinths for our upcoming Sleep Story video backdrop. Till soon 😊

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 24

The Decompression Zone - Stories to Relax & Sleep

Of things to come....
Hello friends, and happy holiday season to all of you!

Just to update you, I have begun reading "The Great Gatsby" and will release several chapters at a time as I finish editing them (probably starting in January). In the meantime I will continue with Sleep Short Stories on a weekly basis.

Next week I will have for you a Christmas short story by Charles Dickens (not "A Christmas Carol"), to help set the mood for those of you who celebrate this feast.

Hope you find some peace and rest in this season. Till soon and Best Wishes, Marcus

2 years ago | [YT] | 18

The Decompression Zone - Stories to Relax & Sleep

Hello friends! Just a heads up that from the beginning of November, YouTube is changing their advertising policy. Until now I was able to turn off ads at the end of a reading, to help you drift to sleep after the narration was over. Starting in November, I will no longer have control over where the ads are placed. This is an issue for any sleep story or relaxing content of any kind. Other creators of this sort of content are in the same boat and have the similar concerns. I do apologize for any disruption this will cause. Perhaps there will be some kind of work around we can figure out. If you do find a work around, please let me know.
All the Best, Marcus

2 years ago | [YT] | 24