From scrolling at night to building a bedtime story app

I started this project for a very simple reason: I wanted something calm to do before sleeping. I used to scroll a lot at night, and it never really helped me rest. I enjoy stories, so I thought — what if I could listen to short bedtime stories, with a soft voice and beautiful images, instead of staring at social media?

At first, it was just an experiment. I focused on generating stories, then slowly added images, then voice. As I kept building, I realized the hardest part wasn’t the tech — it was finding the right balance so the experience feels relaxing, not overstimulating. I kept simplifying things, slowing transitions, and focusing more on the mood than on features.

This isn’t a productivity tool or a growth hack. It’s something I built mainly for myself, to help me unwind and rest. I decided to put it online and see if others might find it useful too. I’m still learning, improving, and figuring out where it goes next, but I wanted to share the journey with other indie builders.