Before there was ASMR, hypnosis and other strategies to put people to sleep, there were bed time stories. You might think that they’re only for little kids, but if the sleep ASMR story vids are anything to go by, there are plenty of people who are still enjoying these even into adulthood.

There’s been science that shows when you tell stories, it engaged a different part of your brain. It’s possible that this part of your brain also helps you gradually fall asleep. Maybe you have a particular type of story that you enjoy, or a specific story. Or maybe, you like “how” it’s told. At any rate, here’s a few vids of storytellers doing their thing. Enjoy!