u/Legal-Touch5496 — reddlx

Hi everyone! I’m trying to track down a specific short, hardback "mini-book" I read around 2003. It was definitely steeped in Scandinavian mythology (either Norway or Finland) and I am almost certain Odin is mentioned. Here is everything I remember: The Format: It was a small, hardback mini-book, likely a standalone story. The Plot: It centers around a storyteller sleeping in a communal space or lodge. A monster visits every night. The creepiest part is that the monster speaks in the voices of different spirits to try and trick the storyteller. At one point, the monster slaughters all the livestock. The Art: It had very distinct, creepy, pencil-drawn style illustrations. The most vivid memory I have is the monster being drawn with massive, pale "eyes like eggs." Thanks in advance for your help! - Laura