Terror and magic of transience. Artists, loners, prodigies - the heroes of Stefan aus dem Siepen pursue extraordinary passions that often threaten their very existence. The life of a beetle collector is called into question when he realizes that, despite all his order and meticulousness, he cannot escape transience. Arturo, the great escapologist, achieves his greatest victory: he manages to bind himself inextricably. And perhaps there has never been a man like the genius Steckelberg: despite his outstanding abilities, he simply cannot become famous. In his stories, legends, and fairy tales, Stefan aus dem Siepen astonishes with charming wit and the subtle irony with which he addresses the tragedy and grandeur of our lives.