Read by Michael Flamel

As I sit down to pen this collection of bedtime stories, I’m transported back to the cozy nights of my childhood, where the gentle murmur of my father’s voice wove the fabric of my dreams. While my mother was a faithful reader of books with their pages worn from countless bedtime tales, it was my father who spun stories from the depths of his imagination. These stories, some repeated like cherished lullabies, others ephemeral like fireflies in the night, have etched themselves into my soul.

You see, my father was a man of complexity, a humble restaurant owner and operator who carried within him the vastness of a well-read mind, despite having only completed middle school before embarking on a life dedicated to providing for his family when his father passed away at an early age. His stories were the mirrors of his curious spirit, the reflections of his cherished values, and the manifestation of a singular goal: to ensure his youngest son drifted into the realms of slumber with a heart full of wonder and a mind teeming with vivid dreams.

Each tale he told bore the imprints of his unique personality, and through them, I glimpsed his unwavering love, his wisdom, and his unwavering belief in the magic that lay hidden in the ordinary. Magic and happy endings were the twin threads that wove these stories together, like stars in a midnight sky guiding us towards dreams as enchanting as they were serene.

Now, as I share these stories with you, I do so with a heart full of hope. Hope that there is a young child in your life, or perhaps someone who has managed to preserve the child within, ready to embark on a journey into the world of imagination and wonder. These stories, I believe, hold the power to inspire, to teach, and to light up the corners of the heart that crave the warmth of storytelling.

So, settle into your favorite reading nook, or gather your little ones close. Let these stories transport you to a world where anything is possible, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and where every bedtime ends with the promise of a magical and enchanting dream. It is my sincere wish that these tales bring you the same sense of comfort, wonder, and joy that they brought me, nestled under my father’s loving gaze. Here’s to good nights and even better dreams.

Don Nicholas
Executive Publisher
GreenPrints