There he sits, the poet, in the morning, alone, in Café Somewhere, letting his gaze, perception, and imagination wander. With heightened senses, he confronts the present, critically facing a world that deserves his furious disgust. He is a keen observer with an eye for the inconspicuous, a wanderer in no-man's lands, a flâneur, under whose gaze the dull monotony and insignificance of everyday life transform, allowing for moments when the unexpected, the fantastic, and the monstrous of imagination break into reality. Thus, mysterious, wondrous stories emerge, filled with absurd comedy and a love for storytelling, brimming with grotesque ideas and surprising twists. In these miniatures, Xaver Bayer showcases his artistry with all its idiosyncrasies and yet effortlessly at the height of his craft.