Welcome to Bigsease.

I'm Zoe.

Let's begin.

Get comfortable.

Whether you're lying in bed or sitting back in a chair, if you can, close your eyes.

Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose and exhale through your mouth, letting go of the day.

Now, bring your attention to your face.

Start with your forehead.

Allow it to soften.

Let go of any tension around your eyes, your jaw, your cheeks, your shoulders drop, arms heavy, fingers completely relaxed.

Now your chest and stomach, soft and at ease.

Your legs, your feet, releasing all tension, sinking into comfort.

Now focus on your breath.

Steady and slow.

Inhale gently. Feeling your belly rise and exhale allowing everything to settle. Again breathe in, filling up with calm and breathe out, sinking deep into rest.

Now picture yourself in a peaceful place. Simply rest.

Allow yourself to drift.

Before we get into the story, this is just a little sleepy interruption.

The sun has just started to dip beneath the horizon, casting warm, golden light across the sky like soft brushstrokes on canvas.

The sea shimmered in response, gently breathing in and out as the tide whispered against the shore.

On a quiet coastal road, far from the bustle of

city streets, there sat a tiny cottage made of smooth white stone and time-worn timber. Its roof was

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