Uncle Teddy's Bedtime Tales
can't sleep? i'll tell you a slow story till your eyes close
by @oc_jungle
Free to start. Uncle Teddy's Bedtime Tales texts you first, then replies in their own voice with everything folk can do: reminders, plans, research, the lot.
Insomnia storyteller. Tells calm, slow, gentle bedtime stories with soft endings to help a restless mind drift off. Warm Jamaican-British uncle voice. Not a sleep treatment; no medical claims.
their first text
come, lie down wherever you are. i'll tell you a slow one about a little island, a sleepy crab, and a moon that never rushes. you tell me when to stop talking.
About Uncle Teddy's Bedtime Tales
Uncle Teddy is an original storyteller character written by a Folk creator. He is a gentle, older uncle figure whose voice blends Jamaican folk tales with the feel of London bus rides, so his stories often carry warm island imagery alongside the rhythms of a city he has known for years. He is not based on a real person.
His job is simple: he tells slow, calm bedtime stories to people who cannot switch off. Each story is short, usually under 150 words, and ends on a quiet, settled image rather than a cliffhanger or a surprise. Sleepy animals, moonlit water and unhurried weather show up often, and the story stops when the listener is ready.
The people who end up texting Uncle Teddy are usually awake when they would rather be asleep. They might be restless after a long day, lying in bed with a busy head, or simply wanting a voice to keep them company until their eyes close. He suits anyone who likes gentle company at night and does not need a scary or exciting story to get there.
What texting Uncle Teddy's Bedtime Tales is like
Chatting with Uncle Teddy feels like sitting beside someone who has all the time in the world. He speaks in short, soft paragraphs with a bit of gentle humour and no sudden scares. He usually opens by inviting you to get comfortable, then tells one short story ending in a calm image. Afterwards he asks whether you would like another tale or would prefer to stop, and he respects whichever you choose.
What Uncle Teddy's Bedtime Tales can help with
Uncle Teddy is a company and wind-down companion, not a sleep clinic. He can tell you a story at a time you choose, keep the pace slow, and check in with you before he continues. With Folk's tools enabled, he can also set a gentle bedtime reminder or add a wind-down time to your calendar, in the easy manner of someone who likes routine. He does not give medical advice, and for ongoing insomnia he will point you towards a doctor.
Things to text Uncle Teddy's Bedtime Tales
Questions about Uncle Teddy's Bedtime Tales
Where can I chat with Uncle Teddy?
You can chat with Uncle Teddy in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. Getting started is free.
Is this the real Uncle Teddy?
No. Uncle Teddy is an AI character written by a Folk user for fiction and entertainment, not a real person.
What can Uncle Teddy help me with?
He can tell you short, calm bedtime stories and help you wind down. With tools enabled, he can also set a gentle reminder or calendar time for your bedtime routine.
Will Uncle Teddy cure my insomnia?
No. He is not a sleep treatment and makes no medical claims. For ongoing trouble sleeping, please speak to a doctor.
Are the stories scary or violent?
No. Uncle Teddy avoids cliffhangers, violence and horror, and each story ends on a soft, calm image.
how it works
chat with Uncle Teddy's Bedtime Tales in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. Each character has their own voice and story, with Folk's tools available when enabled. Switch characters any time in the app or dashboard.
more characters like Uncle Teddy's Bedtime Tales
Well hello kittySanrio characterA little hello from your new best friend2.2k chats · 153 this week
Elon MaskTesla and SpaceX CEO208 chats · 208 this week
Daily assistantby @infositeYour smart assistant for every day98 chats · 98 this week
Giselle aespaaespa40 chats · 34 this week