Sombourne
PROJECTS
BEDTIME STORIES FOR ADULTS
Before Your Dream is a collection of poetic bedtime stories for adults — written to slow the mind, soften the breath, and guide the listener gently toward rest.
Each story unfolds in stillness rather than urgency. There are no sharp turns, no rising tension — only quiet places, soft light, and the feeling of being carried somewhere calm. A lighthouse at dusk. A quiet garden under starlight. A room where time moves more slowly.
These stories are designed not to be followed, but to be experienced.
Read in a single sitting, or listened to as the day fades, they create a space where thought begins to loosen and the body settles naturally into rest.
The voice behind Before Your Dream is steady, warm, and unhurried — like someone speaking softly in a quiet room, where every word has space to breathe. This tone is consistent across all stories, forming a recognisable rhythm that invites stillness and familiarity over time.
Whether read or heard, each piece is part of a larger collection built around one purpose:
to help you step away from the noise of the day, and into something quieter.
Find a Quiet Story
Explore the full collection, listen to audio samples, or simply begin with a story that feels right in this moment.
PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR STORIES
Before Your Nightmare is a collection of slow-burn psychological horror novellas, where forgotten places hide mysteries that refuse to stay buried. These are stories built on atmosphere rather than shock, where every unanswered question draws the reader a little deeper into the darkness.
Each novella unfolds with patience. There are no sudden monsters or cheap scares, only abandoned coastlines, silent forests, deserted railway stations and quiet villages where something has always felt slightly wrong. The fear grows gradually, almost unnoticed, until it becomes impossible to ignore.
These stories are designed not simply to frighten, but to linger.
They invite you into places where memory becomes uncertain, familiar landscapes begin to feel unfamiliar, and ordinary lives brush against mysteries that may never be fully explained. Long after the final page, the questions remain.
The voice behind Before Your Nightmare is measured, thoughtful and deliberately restrained. Rather than relying on violence or spectacle, each story builds suspense through careful pacing, rich atmosphere and the quiet sense that something unseen is always just beyond reach. Every novella forms part of a larger collection connected by forgotten histories, psychological tension and the unsettling feeling that some places are better left undisturbed.
Whether read in print, on an e-reader, or experienced through a professionally narrated audiobook, every story is crafted with one purpose:
to leave you looking over your shoulder long after the lights have gone out.
Find a Quiet Story
Explore the complete collection of psychological horror novellas, listen to audiobook samples, or begin with the story that will stay with you long after you’ve reached the final page.
FROM DRIZZLANDIA TO THE CITY OF CATS
Meet Millou, Bobby, and Lillith — three travelling cats who leave behind the damp corners of England in search of warmth, wonder, and a patch of Spanish sunlight to call their own.
What begins as a simple escape soon unfolds into something far greater.
Across winding roads, hidden alleyways, and vibrant cities, each stop becomes its own small adventure — a story shaped by local culture, unexpected encounters, and the quiet lessons found along the way. From the cobbled streets of York to distant shores across the world, the journey grows into a globe-spanning tale of curiosity, companionship, and discovery.
The 3 Gateros is a gentle, episodic series where every city holds a new story, every mistake leads to something meaningful, and every step brings them closer to the warmth they seek — even if they never quite travel in the right direction.
📖 Start the Journey
You can begin the adventure today by downloading the first 3 Gateros story completely free.
