Episode Three - What a Nightmare!

This episode looks at the word “nightmare” and the history behind it. We discover what happens when humans learn more about our world and the impact that has on our language.

Resources: Check out these amazing resources that support this episode!

Story Starters: Use the Roll a Story Image below to create your own unique short story! I’ve tried to pick some things that could be in a spooky dream. All you need to do is roll a dice for each category and let your imagination do the rest! Make sure you share your stories with me either on Instagram (@thedictionfairy) or via email for a shoutout on the podcast. I can’t wait to read your stories!

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Some spooky audio stories:

The Swamp Monster - This story is a little scary, parental discretion is advised. Aunt Jilly, Marisa, John and Teddy go on their very first family camping trip! What will happen when they come across a scary looking swamp monster? Listen now and find out!

Tardy Zombies - A casual evening bike ride turns into a very...interesting… situation.

Ghost Cave - Ethern is a ghost. He lives in a cave. But he’s not a scary ghost, and his cave isn’t a scary cave. Ethern loves jokes, and all he wants to do is tell people his jokes. It doesn’t always go very well however. Poor Ethern. Will he ever find someone who will stay and listen to his jokes?

’Twas Halloween Night - ‘Twas Halloween Night, is all about the fun you can have on Halloween. Twas Halloween Night and all through the town, The children were jumping all up and down…’ It's a Halloween like any other, until one trick-or-treater spots a very surprising visitor! This poem is suitable for Halloween-lovers of all ages. 🎧 🎃 👻

Midnight O’Clock - Whenever there are monsters in the closet or lurking in shadowy corners, I do what any smart kid would... I hide under the covers. Before long I’m sound asleep. But that doesn’t mean I’m safe. What if I wake up again, and what if it’s midnight when I do? The scariest hour of them all! A spooky short story for any kid who’s ever let their imagination run wild at night. Perfect for Halloween! 🎧 🎃 👻 WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of a child's imaginings of night time monsters and may be frightening for younger or sensitive children. Parental discretion is advised.

References:

NIGHTMARE | Meaning & Definition for UK English

The history of 'nightmare'

The Creepy Origin of the Word 'Nightmare'

Nightmare - Wikipedia

Music in this episode:

"Fuzzball Parade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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