The Spark of the Copper Citadel

About this episode

In this episode, Jasper and Sadie face a dire situation as they approach the troubled Copper Citadel amidst a static storm.

Visit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode! Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Spark of the Copper Citadel, Part 3 of this week's series: The Static Sands. The Copper Citadel loomed out of the swirling dust like a giant, metallic mountain. Its walls were covered in intricate circuits and massive lightning rods that reached for the heavens. But as Jasper and Sadie approached on their limping skiff, they could see that the city was in trouble. The usual golden glow of the protective shields was flickering, and the main gates were already beginning to hiss shut. "We have to get their attention!" Sadie shouted. She was frantically rewiring the remaining fan to give them one last burst of speed. The purple sky above them had turned almost black, and the air was thick with the scent of hot metal. The great static storm was no longer a threat; it was a reality. Massive bolts of violet energy were striking the sand all around them, turning the glass beads into jagged sculptures. "Give me the rod!" Sadie commanded. Jasper handed it over, and she connected it to a small transmitter she had built…

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Mitchell

Topics covered

• adventure
• fantasy
• family
• storytelling
• imagination

Keywords

• Copper Citadel
• static storm
• Jasper
• Sadie
• adventure
• fantasy
• story

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Copper Citadel

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