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Thanks so much for your support. And now a few ads before tonight's story. Welcome to send me to sleep. The place to find relaxing stories

for a good night's rest.

My name's Andrew. Thanks for joining me.

Tonight, I'll be reading The Blue Castle, Chapter 38.

In the previous chapter, Valency underwent a near-death experience after nearly being hit by a train,

saved at the last moment by Barney.

After this, Barney became reclusive and went missing from the house,

whilst Valenci began to question Dr. Trent's fatal diagnosis.

She met with Dr. Trent to confirm the letter he had sent her one year ago,

finding that he had made a mistake, and that Valency was in fact not about

to die, posing a profound crisis for her new life.

Now that we're caught up with the story so far, let's get ourselves ready for sleep.

Start by taking a deep, relaxing bread.

And settle your body in whatever way feels most comfortable.

Now let any thoughts of the day drift away from your mind and simply follow the sound of my voice.

So let your eyes fall heavy and your breath soften as we settle in for a peaceful night's sleep. The

The Chapter 38

Valancy walked quickly through the back streets and through lover's lane.

She did not want to meet anyone she knew.

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