The Title May Raise An Eyebrow

But The Stories Will

The Title May Raise an Eyebrow

But The Stories Will

Elevate Your Expectations

“These stories aren’t about horror for horror’s sake. They’re about how children truly see the world—alive with mystery, shadow, and the quiet thrill that magic and menace can coexist just beyond the edge of the nightlight. For parents and read aloud to children.” ~ Randolph B. Schiffer

We are thrilled to announce that Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children has received a prestigious 5-star rating and the coveted Golden Quill award from BookViral! This recognition highlights the book’s unique blend of psychological insight, literary excellence, and imaginative storytelling—qualities that have captivated readers and critics alike.

BookViral’s reviewers praised Schiffer’s masterful depiction of childhood fears and the deep bonds between fathers and sons, noting that the stories linger long after the final page. If you’re searching for a book that challenges, delights, and inspires, discover why Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children is earning rave reviews and becoming a standout in contemporary fiction.

Read the full BookViral review and see why this collection has been called “controversial but brilliant,” and why it’s earning five stars from readers everywhere!.

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New Release: BEDTIME STORIES THAT WILL TERRIFY CHILDREN

“Children already understand that darkness holds both danger and wonder. What they want from stories isn’t to be shielded from fear, but to find fairness within it—a sense that, even in the strangest tale, there’s meaning beneath the mystery.”

~ Randolph B. Schiffer

From Marine to STORYTELLER

The Legacy of Randolph B. Schiffer

Yale graduate. Vietnam Marine infantry officer. Founder of ANPA. The only doctor once named Best in America in both neurology and psychiatry.

Now, writing stories of memory, mortality, and mischief from a cedar cabin in Michigan.

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Testimonials

5 STARS: A Kinder, gentler version for your inner child

This collection of monster stories chronicles a father's journey shepherd his young children through their real and imaginary fears. The protagonists are Davids facing Goliaths with bravery and resilience. If you are a fan of the horror genre, this book is a kinder, gentler version for your inner child."

~Susan F. Langer, Board Certified Psychiatrist

Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children is an unforgettable title that immediately grabs

your attention. Thankfully, the stories beyond the cover are equally memorable.

It is life through the eyes of a child as told by a father as

remembered by an adult. If that sounds confusing, you won’t be shocked to learn that the line

between story and reality blurs as the characters listening to the story often find themselves

characters in the story.

This is a book you will be thinking about after you put it down. It has much to say about fear,

death, family, and the stories we share. The more you bring to it, there more you will get out of

it.

~Graham Mutch

5 STARS: Spooky, thoughtful, and very satisfying.

When I started this book, I didn't expect the stories to feel so real and imaginative. As I turned the pages, I felt like I was stepping into small, eerie worlds that reminded me of the strange thoughts we all had as kids. The book immediately caught my attention with a quiet, unsettling tone.

Each story had its own personality—some were creepy, some were emotional, and some just tension without forcing it.

I found myself enjoying how natural the storytelling felt. Nothing was too dramatic, but every scene had a purpose.

Schiffer's writing style stood out to me because of how calm and controlled it is, even when the story gets eerie. I could sense that he pays attention to small emotions and details.

By the end of the book, I felt like I had taken a quiet but chilling trip through different shoes of fear and imagination.

~@readwith_komal

5 STAR: Toying with the blury edges of imagination and memory.

Randolph B. Schiffer’s story collection gestures toward psychological horror, with touches of nostalgia, family closeness, and a muted sense of unease.

Marketed as terrifying bedtime stories for children, the tales steer clear of gore or overt scares. Instead, they lean on atmosphere, occasionally brushing up against deeper anxieties by toying with the blurry edges of imagination and memory.

There’s a quietness to the horror here. The stories rarely take risks, but they aim for mood over

momentum. Schiffer avoids sugarcoating fear, which gives the collection a kind of honesty.

~Lorelei Derera

5 STARS: Randolph B. Schiffer's Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children is a hauntingly poetic collection that blurs the line between love and fear, childhood and memory.

From the monster dog that might be real to the red plant that feeds on memory, every story here is tinged with eerie tenderness.

Perfect for readers who love literary horror with heart and a touch of melancholy.

~@diya980007

5 STARS: Randolph B. Schiffer’s Bedtime Stories That Will Terrify Children is a striking and reflective collection that goes beyond its dramatic title.

These stories offer atmosphere without relying on shock, and meaning without losing its sense of mystery. It's a collection that encourages reflection, invites emotion, and reminds us how powerfully childhood nights can stay with us long after we grow up.

~@JithendrajithuO1

READ ALOUD. SHARE.

WONDER OVER.

Told in the flickering voice of an aging narrator remembering the tales his father once whispered to him and his brother, this haunting collection confronts childhood fears with sharp wit and quiet terror.

A dog that might be a monster.

A squirrel that guards the door between worlds.

A red plant that eats what it pleases.

THIS IS BEDTIME FOR GROWNUPS

This is bedtime for

CHILDREN AND grownups.

And the monsters are real — because they live in memory.

8 Collectable Stories & Covers

Each of the eight stories in Bedtime Stories to Terrify Children: ... and keep them awake all night long—Dog, Lion, Monkey, Plant, Squirrel, Beast, Bear, and Sturgeon—is also being released as an individual collectible edition throughout the year, just as my father once shared them with my brother and me.

The individual stories features a unique cover variation inspired by the original design, creating a continuous visual thread across the series, and inside, each contains its own interior illustration.

Together, these limited editions form a complete visual and literary cycle—each book able to stand alone, yet richer when gathered as a set.

Collect them individually or as a full collection to experience the stories as they were meant to be told—through light, shadow, and the echoes of a father’s candlelit voice.

A Psychologically Rich Literary Collection of Eight Bedtime Stories

Terrifies “Just Enough” to Awaken Courage

Christmas Giveaway

"Fear grows largest in the dark… until someone unexpected reaches out a hand."

The Second Collectable Story

LION

Is Just A Click Away

Read LION, the holiday-season collectible, and return to the Father’s stories told by candlelight—where a snowstorm traps a school, a lion roams the city, and courage appears in the most unlikely places.

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You can double your knowledge by reading this ever needed book that can last a lifetime.

Pages: 250pages

Length: 2 Hours

IngramSpark

You can double your knowledge by reading this ever needed book that can last a lifetime.

Pages: 250pages

Length: 2 Hours

IngramSpark

You can double your knowledge by reading this ever needed book that can last a lifetime.

Pages: 250pages

Length: 2 Hours

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