Question 1

How does Bedtime Stories work?

Accepted Answer

Our AI-powered platform creates personalized bedtime stories based on your child's preferences. Simply choose characters, themes, and settings, and our AI generates a unique story with lifelike voice narration.

Question 2

How do I create my first story?

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Simply sign up or log in, then follow our guided story creation wizard. You will choose your child's character details, select a theme and setting, and pick your narration style: a single narrator voice for a classic audiobook feel, or Full Cast mode with up to 6 unique character voices.

Question 3

Do I need to download an app?

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No download required. Our web app works on any device with a browser. iOS and Android apps are coming soon.

Question 4

What if I just want to try one story first?

Accepted Answer

We offer a single story option for just $2, perfect for seeing what personalized bedtime stories are all about. No subscription required, no commitment.

Question 5

Can grandparents or other family members use this?

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Absolutely! Bedtime Stories is perfect for grandparents, aunts, uncles, or anyone who wants to create a special story for a child in their life. Grandparents especially love it for staying connected with grandchildren who live far away.

Question 6

What age groups are the stories designed for?

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Our stories are designed for children ages 3-12, with four distinct levels: Ages 3-4 (simple vocabulary), Ages 5-6 (expanding vocabulary), Ages 7-8 (rich vocabulary), and Ages 9-12 (sophisticated vocabulary).

Question 7

What's the difference between real-world and fantasy stories?

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Real-world stories take place in everyday settings like home, school, and the playground. Fantasy stories transport your child into enchanted worlds with talking animals, friendly dragons, and magical quests.

Question 8

Can I customize the characters?

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Absolutely! We offer pre-made characters for both real-world and magical story types. Or create your own custom character with your child's name, a custom role, your choice of voice, and secondary characters.

Question 9

What themes and locations are available?

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We offer 30+ pre-made themes and 30+ locations per age group. You can also create your own custom theme and location.

Question 10

Can I add custom instructions?

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Yes! We have a free-form text field where you can add special instructions like your pet's name, address specific fears, celebrate achievements, or incorporate favorite toys.

Question 11

How long are the stories?

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Stories are typically around 5 minutes long, perfect for bedtime wind-down. You can request shorter or longer stories using custom instructions.

Question 12

What voice options are available?

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Choose from 50+ professional voices including real-world voices (child, teen, adult, elder) and magical voices (dragons, fairies, wizards, kings, queens).

Question 13

What's the difference between Narrator mode and Full Cast?

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Narrator mode uses a single voice for the entire story like a traditional audiobook. Full Cast mode brings stories to life with up to 6 unique character voices.

Question 14

Can I preview voices before creating a story?

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Yes! Voice samples are available in the story creation flow so you can hear each voice before selecting.

Question 15

Are these real human voices or AI?

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Our voices are AI-generated but trained on real human speech. They sound natural with genuine emotion, warmth, and expressiveness.

Question 16

Is the content safe for children?

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Absolutely. Every story has no violence, no jump-scares, guaranteed happy endings, and age-appropriate vocabulary. Parents can preview every story.

Question 17

Can I preview a story before my child hears it?

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Yes! Every story includes a read-along section where you can review the complete text before pressing play.

Question 18

What data do you collect about my child?

Accepted Answer

We only collect the first name for story personalization. We are COPPA compliant and take children's privacy seriously.

Question 19

Are stories stored privately?

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Yes. Stories are private by default and saved securely to your account. You can optionally make them publicly accessible with a shareable link.

Question 20

How does pricing work?

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We use a simple credit-based system with no subscription required: Single Story ($2), Story Pack ($8 for 5 stories), Family Pack ($15 for 10 stories).

Question 21

Do credits expire?

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No! Your credits never expire as long as your account remains active.

Question 22

Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

If you experience technical issues with story generation, please contact our support team. We will make it right.

Question 23

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept all major credit and debit cards, plus Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other local payment methods through Stripe.

Question 24

Is there a subscription option?

Accepted Answer

Currently we offer credit-based pricing only. A subscription option is on our roadmap and coming soon.

Question 25

What devices are supported?

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Our web app works on any device with a web browser: phones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.

Question 26

How long does story generation take?

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Usually around 3 minutes. Just enough time to get your child tucked in.

Question 27

Can I download stories for offline listening?

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Yes! You can download audio files to play anywhere, anytime, even without an internet connection.

Question 28

What if my story doesn't generate?

Accepted Answer

Our system automatically retries if something goes wrong. If it still fails, your credit is automatically refunded.

Question 29

Why won't the audio play?

Accepted Answer

First, check your volume and mute settings. Try refreshing the page. If issues persist, contact support.

Question 30

How is this different from regular bedtime books?

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The key difference is personalization. Your child becomes the hero of every story. It's also convenient for busy evenings, always fresh, cost-effective, and complete with professional narration.

Question 31

How is this different from other story apps?

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Unlike other apps, every story is uniquely generated (not templated), uses real human-sounding voices, offers true personalization, and has no ads.

Question 32

Is this worth it compared to reading myself?

Accepted Answer

We're a complement to parent reading, not a replacement. Personalized stories are perfect for busy nights, travel, or when your child wants just one more story.

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