Guided Sleep Meditation & Sleep Hypnosis from Sleep Cove

The Lost Trick or Treater 🎃 A Cozy Halloween Mystery for Sleep (Sophie Meadows Special)

October 28, 2026

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5 min read

October was drawing to a close in the village of Sleep Cove, and retired schoolteacher Sophie Meadows was looking forward to her favorite evening of the year: Halloween. The village had transformed into a Halloween wonderland, with residents outdoing each other on decorations. Sophie had stocked up on sweets and was enjoying the crisp autumn air, admiring her neighbor Gordon Cooper's graveyard display and the tombstones he'd erected—"Here lies Chris P. Bacon" and "Noah escape." Gordon told her he'd rigged up a spooky doorbell and would be out trick-or-treating with his grandchildren, leaving a sweet bowl by the door.

As darkness fell, Sophie lit her pumpkin and put on her witch's hat. A steady stream of children came to her door—witches, vampires, skeletons, ghosts, and werewolves. Among the chatter, Sophie kept hearing snippets about a wild roaring beast and a smuggler's cave. She dismissed it as Halloween excitement, but noticed small clusters of children hovering near the fence overlooking the headland, squealing with delight before moving on.

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1 (00:00) **Episode Introduction** - Host Christopher Fitton welcomes listeners to a Sophie Meadows mystery from the sister show, Mysteries of Midnight, set in the cozy village of Sleep Cove.
2 (04:10) **Halloween Preparations in Sleep Cove** - The village is decorated for Halloween, and Sophie enjoys the festive atmosphere as she buys sweets for trick-or-treaters.
3 (07:51) **Sophie's Cottage and the First Trick-or-Treaters** - Sophie decorates her cottage like a gingerbread house and prepares for the evening's visitors.
4 (11:15) **The Beast Rumors Spread** - Sophie overhears children talking about a beast in the caves, and a former student, Josh Gardiner, arrives with his younger brother Toby.
5 (17:52) **The Roar is Heard** - A terrifying roar echoes from the cliffs, confirming the rumors for the children and sparking Sophie's curiosity.
6 (19:01) **Toby Goes Missing** - After the sweets run out, Sophie receives a frantic knock from Helen Gardiner, who reports that her son Toby has vanished.
7 (22:45) **Sophie Organizes a Rescue** - Sophie gathers supplies (blanket, torches, hot chocolate, and a ball of wool) and heads to the lower headland path with Helen and Josh.

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Show Notes

Here is an episode from our sister show Mysteries at Midnight, it involves our own mystery sleuth Sophie Meadows who lives in the village of Sleep Cove.

Welcome to another Sophie Meadows mysteries, our very own mystery sleuth, who lives in the cozy village of sleep cove. And tonight we are we’re returning to the little seaside village of Sleep Cove in autumn, where golden leaves rustle along the lanes and glowing pumpkins welcome trick-or-treaters to cosy cottage doorsteps. But beneath the Halloween excitement, whispers of hidden treasure and strange sounds from an old smugglers’ cave are spreading through the village.

For retired schoolteacher Sophie Meadows, an evening of handing out sweets takes an unexpected turn when a worried visitor arrives at her door. With her sharp wits and a flask of hot chocolate, Sophie sets out to discover whether there’s more to these spooky tales than an overactive imagination.

So settle beneath your blankets and make yourself comfortable for The Lost Trick-or-Treater.

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