A quiet bedtime story about an old house at the end of a lane, a long hallway, and the gentle ritual an old woman named Edith kept every evening — sitting at the window seat, watching nothing in particular, until the day became small enough to set down.There is a window seat at the end of a long hallway in an old house. Every evening, an old woman named Edith walks to it and sits down, watching the lane and the silver birches move in a way that is never quite the same. For forty years she has done this. Tonight, she would like you to sit beside her.In this story for slow, peaceful listening, the small details of a quiet life are given their due weight — a kettle beginning to sing in the kitchen, a bicycle going past on the lane, the colour of a morning sky after rain, the dent in a cushion that one person has made simply by being there. It is a story about the way rest begins long before sleep, and how doing nothing, in the right light, can become a kind of devotion.CHAPTERS:0:08 - A House at the End of the Lane1:45 - Edith's Evening Ritual3:30 - The Watching5:05 - The Slowing of the Mind6:25 - The Kettle Clicks Off7:35 - An Heirloom of Quiet Habits8:15 - An Invitation to Sit and RestThis bedtime story is part of Short Stories for Slumber, a 10-minute series from Bedtime Sleep Stories for Grownups. Each episode pairs a gentle British voice with original prose written for slow, peaceful listening — perfect for the last hour of the evening, when the body wants to rest and the mind wants something soft to follow into sleep.This episode was created with AI assistance as part of the Short Stories for Slumber series on Bedtime Sleep Stories for Grownups. The narrative is original, written for the unhurried pace of a bedside lamp in a quiet room.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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