Welcome to Books at Bedtime by Calming Anxiety. Tonight, get comfortable, unwind, and let your mind drift away as clinical hypnotherapist Martin Hewlett narrates Chapter 2 of H.G. Wells' timeless classic, The Time Machine. In this captivating second installment, the initial skepticism of the dinner guests is shattered when the Time Traveller stumbles into the dining room a week later—haggard, blood-stained, and completely exhausted. As his guests look on in absolute disbelief, he demands food before launching into his extraordinary, terrifying narrative: his first terrifying plunge through space-time into a distant future paradise, and the dark, hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface. Perfect for soothing an overactive mind, relieving late-night stress, and overcoming insomnia. Let the smooth, rhythmic cadence of this classic sci-fi narration ground you in the present moment, guiding your nervous system into a deep, peaceful state of relaxation.⏱️ Episode Chapters

• 00:00 – Welcome to Books at Bedtime: Chapter 2 Intro
• 00:13 – The Skepticism of the Dinner Guests
• 01:52 – A Second Thursday Gathering
• 02:26 – The Unexplained Absence of the Host
• 04:01 – The Time Traveller Returns: Changed & Disheveled
• 05:11 – "I've Been to the Future"
• 06:26 – A Ravenous Hunger: The Host Demands Food
• 08:07 – The Narrative Begins: Completing the Machine
• 09:09 – The First Plunge Through Time
• 10:42 – Arriving in a Strange New Future World
• 11:58 – The Morlocks and the Underworld Perils
• 12:19 – The Evidence of Truth & Outro

🌌 About Books at Bedtime & AnchoredThis bedtime reading series is created to help you naturally transition into a restful night's sleep. By focusing on a descriptive, immersive story, your conscious brain steps away from daily worries and allows your body to enter a gentle state of rest.For the complete, ad-free "Books at Bedtime" library—including Alice in Wonderland and A Study in Scarlet—along with daily guided meditations and anxiety circuit breakers, download our dedicated app, Anchored.👋 Connect, Support & Share the CalmIf our nightly literary escapes bring comfort to your bedtime routine, please help us pass the calm forward. Take a quick screenshot of this episode, share it to your social media feed, or text it directly to a friend who is struggling to sleep tonight. Every share helps our community grow and reaches someone tossing and turning in the dark. Subscribe now so you never miss a chapter. Smile often, think positive when you can, and to your beautiful self—be kind.

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Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.