This book contains nine interconnected and progressively unfolding stories: "The Gift of Night God," "Calcifer," "Behind the Curtain," "Blessing the Fire," "Blessing the Flame," "Blessing the People," "Time Difference," "Gathering on a Long Night," and "The Labyrinth of Night God." Author Chen Xiaoshou strives to infuse a lighthearted fantasy and genuine humanistic concern into a solid foundation of life. The work continues the tradition of "extraordinary" narratives in Chinese literature, such as the historical accounts in *Records of the Grand Historian* and the use of realism within legends in *Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio*, exploring universal themes like marital happiness, childhood regrets, and midlife redemption with a modern touch. The collection focuses on the realities and inner world of young people, using surreal settings such as time-space interweaving and divine intervention to open up gaps in reality and convey reflections that are both deeply personal and resonate with readers.
本书共收录9篇彼此关联、层层递进的故事，分别是《夜神的礼物》《卡西法》《帘后》《祝火》《祝炎》《祝人》《时差》《遥夜之聚》《夜神的迷宫》，作者陈小手致力于在坚实的生活底色中注入轻盈的幻想与真挚的人文关怀。作品延续中国文学传统中的“奇情”叙事，如《史记》的写人之志与《聊斋》的寓现实于传奇之法，以现代笔触探问婚姻幸福、童年遗憾、中年救赎等具有普遍意义的命题。小说集聚焦于青年群体的现实处境与精神世界，通过时空交错、神灵入世等超现实设定，打开现实的缝隙，传递既具个体深度又引发共鸣的思考。
本书共收录9篇彼此关联、层层递进的故事，分别是《夜神的礼物》《卡西法》《帘后》《祝火》《祝炎》《祝人》《时差》《遥夜之聚》《夜神的迷宫》，作者陈小手致力于在坚实的生活底色中注入轻盈的幻想与真挚的人文关怀。作品延续中国文学传统中的“奇情”叙事，如《史记》的写人之志与《聊斋》的寓现实于传奇之法，以现代笔触探问婚姻幸福、童年遗憾、中年救赎等具有普遍意义的命题。小说集聚焦于青年群体的现实处境与精神世界，通过时空交错、神灵入世等超现实设定，打开现实的缝隙，传递既具个体深度又引发共鸣的思考。
