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Michael, the Angel of Death, is the loneliest of all creatures. No mortal can see or hear the Grim Reaper, and all those he touches must die. One day, though, a family adopts him as their own Godfather Death. From that day on, Michael tells bedtime stories to their youngest child. These are fairy tales from the angel's ten-thousand-year-old mind, dark, magical, whimsical, and tender. Told with warmth, wit, and an undercurrent of ancient magic, each story touches upon themes of longing and loneliness, love and sacrifice, courage, loss, and transformation. Whether it's a terrifying Red Snake that feeds on souls or a chicken yard hiding secrets from another world, these fairytales spark the imagination while embracing the beauty of the bittersweet. Those who are grieving or brokenhearted may find strange comfort here. Perfect for fans of classic fairy tales with teeth, this is a book for adults and teens who enjoy thinking deeply, feeling fully, and treading where others are scared to go. It's a collection to be read under blankets with a flashlight, or in front of a fireplace, wrapped in the arms of the one you love.

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""Man, I didn't expect to feel this much reading something that's technically for kids. These stories hit hard in the best way - they've got heart, darkness, weirdness, and just enough edge to make you sit back and go ""whoa"" more than once. I mean, the Angel of Death collecting souls but still being kinda lost himself? That stuck with me. And then there's the two-headed dragons, creepy chicken yards (still not over that), and this girl Fanny who straight-up walks between reality and dreams like it's no big deal. Each story somehow manages to be beautiful and eerie at the same time, like you're reading bedtime stories from a haunted library - but in the best way. It's not trying to be scary for the sake of it, but more like... comforting in its strangeness? It weirdly made me feel safe, like even the dark parts of life can be magical too. Honestly, this book made me wish I had something like it when I was a kid. Hell, even now I needed it."" ""When the Angel of Death Tells Bedtime Stories instantly cast a spell over me. Sabine Meyer's collection is a deeply original anthology that blends fairy-tale whimsy with haunting, emotional depth. Each story is lush with atmosphere-dragons with two heads, soul-collecting angels, and childhood fears brought to vivid life."" ""These are magical, strange, often dark stories, that always end with an odd twist of hope. A girl's face shows people their truth, and they find her terrifying and shun her. A group of hairy outcasts stage a protest against the prevailing fashion preference for baldness. A vampire struggles with his allergy to blood. The stories explore disorder and chaos, love and hope in a way that speaks to our uncertain world. There is no saccharine in these tales, they are not for the faint of heart, but they are all the more needed for that. I loved them."" ""A captivating collection of stories that introduces children to the concept of death by neither sugarcoating its finality nor catastrophizing its significance. It emphasizes the uniquely human aspect of death, and concludes on a comforting note when Fanny, the collection's young protagonist, realizes that ""there is nothing to be afraid of at all."" ""I loved this book. Stories like The Little Dog Who Became a Volcano and The Bad Mom sneak up on you with these powerful emotional gut-punches. Like, one minute you're chuckling at a puppy stealing chicken nuggets, the next you're thinking about abandonment and transformation in the most unexpected ways. The writing is sharp, but also raw in a good way. It feels like you're being told stories by someone who knows pain and hope can live side by side. Really well done."" ""Sabine Meyer crafts modern fairytales that are both surreal and emotionally resonant, told through the unlikely lens of the Angel of Death reading bedtime stories to a young girl named Fanny. Each tale dances between the mystical and the deeply human-exploring themes of family, curiosity, and the quiet mysteries of life and death. The narrative voice is tender yet profound, inviting readers to reflect on the stories we tell and the truths we hide. This book is perfect for those who love fairytales with a philosophical twist and storytelling that lingers long after the last page.""

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