You're Accused of Sorcery in Ottoman Istanbul | History For Sleep

History For Sleep with the Drowsy Historian - A podcast by Drowsy Historian

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Get early episodes & bonus perks on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorianYou've been accused of sorcery in 17th-century Ottoman Istanbul — not because you summoned demons, but because you read too much, spoke too carefully, and offered one too many dream interpretations in the wrong coffeehouse. What follows is not a fiery execution or a dramatic trial, but something quieter — and far more terrifying. Bureaucracy. Paranoia. Paperwork. A slow disappearance enforced by rumors, ink-stained fingers, and silence more dangerous than swords.In this immersive historical sleep story, you’ll walk the tightrope of suspicion through smoky courtrooms, whispered interrogations, and a parade meant to humiliate rather than kill. Told in the second person with dry humor and vivid sensory detail, this is the story of what happens when a city forgets you — on purpose.Lie back. Let the fear be slow.#OttomanHistory #SleepStory #HistoricalFiction #SecondPersonNarrative #DarkHistory #MiddleEastHistory #DreamInterpretation #BureaucraticHorror #YouTubeSleepNarration #DrowsyHistorian

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