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The Inn at the Edge of the Dunes

A Quiet Refuge of Light and Sand (Before Your Dream)

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The Inn at the Edge of the Dunes

By: Fedor Alphenaar
Narrated by: Peter McGiffen
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A quiet coastal inn waits at the edge of the dunes—its corridors warmed by lamplight, its rooms shaped by sea breeze and memory.

In this gentle, atmospheric tale from the Before Your Dream series, a traveller steps into a sanctuary woven from soft textures, amber light, and the distant hush of the tide. Here, time moves slowly, and every object—an open ledger, a vase of daisies, a row of hanging keys—carries the whisper of lives passing quietly through.

As evening settles, the inn reveals itself in small, tender details: the creak of the wooden staircase, the glow of an oil lamp against the wall, the woven tapestry shifting faintly with the breath of the sea. Each room holds its own stillness, inviting rest rather than story, peace rather than plot.

The Inn at the Edge of the Dunes is a warm, introspective escape for listeners who enjoy calming bedtime fiction, soft atmospheric storytelling, and the gentle comfort of quiet places.

It is written in the signature Before Your Dream style: poetic, soothing, and designed to unwind the mind at the end of the day.

This story offers a peaceful retreat into soft light, warm wood, and the timeless rhythm of the coast.

Themes include:

• coastal quiet and refuge

• gentle atmospheres

• solitude and rest

• soft sensory details

• emotional warmth without tension

If you enjoy calming stories set in cozy, light-filled places, this tale will feel like coming home.

©2025 Mr Fedor Alphenaar (P)2026 Mr Fedor Alphenaar
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Another relaxing listen from the Before Your Dream collection. A series of delightfully sonorous stories woven around a coastal retreat.
As ever, narrator Peter McGiffen relaxes with his unhurried telling of relaxing tales.
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