Welcome to a special expanded episode of Bedtime Stories for Everyone, in which slightly more happens.

You feel good, and then you fall asleep.

I'm Catherine Nikolai.

I write and read all the stories you hear on nothing much happens.

Audio engineering is by Bob Whittersheim. I often write multiple episodes as part of a bigger story,

and now we've cut them together for a lovely, long, and complete experience.

These bigger episodes are perfect for nights when you need just a little more time to settle in and feel cozy.

I'll still tell the whole story twice, and I'll still go a little slower the second time through.

If you wake later in the night, I can almost guarantee that you didn't hear the whole thing.

So maybe just pick a point in the middle and push play, and within a few minutes, it will be right back to sleep.

Our story tonight is called Winter Getaway, and it tells from two perspectives,

the tale of a snowy mountain and a warm cabin and a meal shared between friends.

It's also about taking time to rest deeply.

Snowflakes and silver needle tea and a book wrapped in brown paper.

Now, switch off your light.

Set aside anything you've been looking at or working on, and get as comfortable as you

can.

Let your muscles relax. Your body drop heavy into the bed.

I'll be right here reading even after you fall in asleep. I'll watch over with my voice.

Take a slow, deep breath and through your nose

and sigh through the mouth.

Again, breathe in and out.

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