Tonight, we are reading Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter," a tale whose rich layers unfold into a lullaby of morality and compassion, perfect for easing you into a night of deep, restful sleep. As we stroll through the austere streets of a Puritan colony, we'll accompany Hester Prynne, a woman whose embroidered scarlet "A" becomes a powerful emblem of sin and societal judgment. But as the night deepens, so does our understanding of Hester's quiet dignity and the complexities of her community that both condemns and upholds her. So, snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams.  The music in this episode is A Love That Once Was by Gavin Luke.  <a target="_blank" href="https://www.BetterHelp.com/dreamful">BetterHelp</a> Visit our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/dreamful for 10% off your first month. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/387070/support">Support the show</a>🎉 NEW! <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/387070/supporters/new">Subscribe on Buzzsprout</a> to get a shoutout in an upcoming episode and bonus episodes synced with the regular feed! Need more Dreamful? <ul> <li>For more info about the show, episodes, and ways to support; check out our website <a href="http://www.dreamfulstories.com/">www.dreamfulstories.com</a> </li> <li>Subscribe on <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/387070/support">Buzzsprout</a> to get bonus episodes in the regular feed &amp; a shout-out in an upcoming episode!</li> <li>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts for bonus episodes at <a href="https://apple.co/dreamful">apple.co/dreamful</a> </li> <li>To get bonus episodes synced to your Spotify app &amp; a shout-out in an upcoming episode, subscribe to <a href="https://dreamful.supercast.com/">dreamful.supercast.com</a> </li> <li>You can also support us with ratings, kind words, &amp; sharing this podcast with loved ones. </li> <li>Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/dreamfulpodcast &amp; Instagram @dreamfulpodcast!</li> </ul> Dreamful Podcast is produced and hosted by Jordan Blair. Edited by Katie Sokolovska. Theme song by Joshua Snodgrass. Cover art by Jordan Blair. ©️ Dreamful LLC