A folk tale of a young girl who carries a lantern on the night the river forgets its name, in a small village in the hills.CHAPTERS:0:00 - The Book on the Lowest Shelf1:00 - The Lantern Maker's Workshop3:00 - The Lantern of Generations6:00 - The Night the Floods Came12:00 - Speaking the True Name16:00 - The Lanterns WaitYou open a leather-bound book the colour of dried rowan berries, and the story begins in the village of Hartlea, where a quiet child named Nora Brindle is named the lantern bearer for the year. In Nora's village, once in a generation, the river forgets its name, and the bells cannot be heard above the flood. On still nights the lantern maker's youngest child walks to the place where the two becks meet and calls the river back to itself. The book does not record the name, only that the flame listens, and that the water listens in return.This series was created with AI assistance.DISCLAIMER 📢Bedtime Sleep Stories For Grownups is an independent production by HustleStudios. The stories and topics discussed are for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect HustleStudios or its affiliates.Some names and details may be altered to protect privacy. Listener discretion advised. All content protected under copyright law.This episode might be ad-supported. Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and exclusive promos.👉 Check our Patreon👉 Or subscribe via Apple Podcasts📻 Listen to Hustle Studios Radio 24/7!🎧 radio.hustlestudios.net/live🔊 All our podcasts — playing back to back, anytime!

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