Drift into the quiet of an old house where a window has stayed shut for years. Tonight, after the rain finally eases into a gentler hush, the latch gives way — and the night comes in, softly, without sound.In this gentle bedtime tale, Lily Chen whispers the story of a woman who finds her way back to a forgotten corner of her home. Standing on a chair in the upstairs hallway, she reaches up to a small window set high beneath the eaves, and the rust that had held it shut falls away. Through the frame she sees the wild roses in the garden, all tangled and hiding everything from view, and she feels the cool air of the evening settle into her chest.This is a slow meditation on letting go, on memory, and on the quiet hush that follows a long day. There is nothing to solve, nothing to answer. There is only the small square of night held in the window's frame, the stir of leaves below, and the slow movement of her own breath coming and going. As she leans on the old wood of the sill, something inside her opens in the same quiet way the window did.No music. No nature sounds. No distractions. Just a voice and a small square of night — a five-minute return to stillness before sleep.0:44 — Opening — A Window Long Closed1:35 — Coming Down the Hallway2:35 — The Smell of Wet Earth3:13 — Her Grandmother's Afternoon Light3:46 — The Quiet Letting Go4:34 — Closing — The House SettlesThis is a Micro Tale — a five-minute bedtime story crafted with care using AI tools for story creation and voice synthesis. Every word, every pause, and every breath has been shaped for the quiet hours. Close your eyes. Listen gently. The window will be here when you are ready to return.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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