The Orchard at Dawn — Before the Bell

Tatami underfoot. Cold mountain air, and the scent of plum blossoms you haven't found yet. You're awake before the bell in a temple lodging, and somewhere at the end of the corridor, a monk is waiting. Includes mentions of: Travel, Religious traditions, Animals, Mention of loss, Weather. About Sleepbound Premium Bedtime stories for grown-ups. Sleepbound is the chapter-a-night audiobook — original stories, classic literature, and hidden gems, narrated calmly to drift you off. As a Premium member, you get the entire back catalogue ad-free, plus new chapters before they hit the public feed. Thanks for being here. Sweet dreams. — Ian & Alex