There is a bench at the edge of a lake, between two low willows, where the path becomes quieter than anywhere else in the world. Tonight, Lily Chen guides you there for a moment of rest.In this gentle bedtime micro tale, a tired traveler named Annan discovers an old wooden bench that the village speaks of in low, almost reverent whispers. The lake there is small but deep, and the locals say it tells each visitor one quiet thing they have been waiting a long time to know. Annan has not come seeking answers. She has only come because her legs are tired, and the light on the water looks like the inside of a pearl. As evening settles, the sky moves from peach to apricot to gold, and the lake keeps its own patient rhythm. A small fish rises. A distant bell rings once. The willows shift without wind. And the bench holds her, the way old iron arms remember every night they have held the cold for someone.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to tonight's tale01:15 The bench by the willows02:30 Voices of the lake03:45 Annan rests04:50 The color of evening05:55 A secret keptA Micro Tale for grownups who need a quieter five minutes before sleep. This Bedtime Sleep Stories episode is told in a whispered slow voice, free of music and effects, so your mind can rest on the image of still water, soft light, and a single bench waiting between two willows. Best enjoyed with eyes closed, headphones optional.This Micro Tale was written and voiced by a narrator created with AI assistance, as part of the Lily Chen bedtime series on Bedtime Sleep Stories for grownups.DISCLAIMER 📢Bedtime Sleep Stories For Grownups is an independent production by HustleStudios. The stories and topics discussed are for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect HustleStudios or its affiliates.Some names and details may be altered to protect privacy. Listener discretion advised. All content protected under copyright law.This episode might be ad-supported. Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and exclusive promos.👉 Check our Patreon👉 Or subscribe via Apple Podcasts📻 Listen to Hustle Studios Radio 24/7!🎧 radio.hustlestudios.net/live🔊 All our podcasts — playing back to back, anytime!

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