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Do Not Be Afraid: A Whimsical Urban Fantasy About a Stranded Angel, a Hellhound Puppy, and a Second Chance on Earth
Arabella was supposed to visit Earth, observe humans, and return to Heaven. Simple.
Until a giant three-headed beast swallowed her magical return orb... and transformed into a mischievous, fluffy puppy. 💀🐶
Now stranded, Arabella’s only lead is a quirky café called Heaven’s Espresso, run by people who seem to know far too much.
With no contact from Heaven, she’s forced to blend in, work a shift, and keep her chaotic hellhound from turning the city upside down. ☕⚙️
But the more she learns about humans—their beauty, flaws, and fire—the more she starts to wonder:
Was this accident part of a bigger plan? 🕯️
A magical, heartwarming urban fantasy about finding purpose in unexpected places, even if it comes with fur and teeth.
Until a giant three-headed beast swallowed her magical return orb... and transformed into a mischievous, fluffy puppy. 💀🐶
Now stranded, Arabella’s only lead is a quirky café called Heaven’s Espresso, run by people who seem to know far too much.
With no contact from Heaven, she’s forced to blend in, work a shift, and keep her chaotic hellhound from turning the city upside down. ☕⚙️
But the more she learns about humans—their beauty, flaws, and fire—the more she starts to wonder:
Was this accident part of a bigger plan? 🕯️
A magical, heartwarming urban fantasy about finding purpose in unexpected places, even if it comes with fur and teeth.
150 pages, Paperback
Published April 21, 2025
About the author
Arabella Sveinsdottir
13 books3 followersArabella Sveinsdóttir (also known as Arabella Elric) is a multifaceted creative of Íslendingar-Mongolian heritage and Filipino nationality. She is a writer, visual artist, actress, model, content creator, voice actress, and vlogger with a deep passion for storytelling across genres and formats.
As an autistic creator diagnosed with ASD, Arabella proudly advocates for neurodivergent visibility and mental health awareness, using both her platform and art to amplify often-overlooked voices. Her work is deeply shaped by themes of identity, silence, and self-reclamation—reflecting her lived experience with selective mutism, emotional masking, and resilience in a world not always built for those who see differently.
Outside her creative pursuits, Arabella is a dedicated humanitarian, animal rights supporter, and active volunteer for local and international causes. She believes in the power of empathy, creativity, and unapologetic honesty to create change—one voice, one page, one project at a time.
As an autistic creator diagnosed with ASD, Arabella proudly advocates for neurodivergent visibility and mental health awareness, using both her platform and art to amplify often-overlooked voices. Her work is deeply shaped by themes of identity, silence, and self-reclamation—reflecting her lived experience with selective mutism, emotional masking, and resilience in a world not always built for those who see differently.
Outside her creative pursuits, Arabella is a dedicated humanitarian, animal rights supporter, and active volunteer for local and international causes. She believes in the power of empathy, creativity, and unapologetic honesty to create change—one voice, one page, one project at a time.
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April 22, 2025
Do Not Be Afraid is not just a story. It’s a fever dream wrapped in latte art, dipped in cosmic chaos, and dusted with cinnamon trauma. It’s what happens when an angel discovers the messiness of being human and decides maybe—just maybe—it’s worth staying for. And Arabella? She’s awkward and divine and drowning in emotions she was not trained to process. Watching her stumble through jobs, leash laws, and human connection hit me like a breakup text at 2AM—confusing, raw, oddly beautiful.
There’s something painfully real about fantasy that doesn’t try to save the world but saves a single person instead. Arabella doesn’t slay dragons. She picks up dog poop, burns toast, and learns how to stay—how to want to stay. And don't even get me started on the hellhound. He’s equal parts demonic nightmare and golden retriever energy, and I would kill for him. Or at least share my fries.
This isn’t just a recommendation. It’s a soft command: read it. Let it wreck you. Let it comfort you. Let it whisper, “you belong,” even when everything else says you don’t.
There’s something painfully real about fantasy that doesn’t try to save the world but saves a single person instead. Arabella doesn’t slay dragons. She picks up dog poop, burns toast, and learns how to stay—how to want to stay. And don't even get me started on the hellhound. He’s equal parts demonic nightmare and golden retriever energy, and I would kill for him. Or at least share my fries.
This isn’t just a recommendation. It’s a soft command: read it. Let it wreck you. Let it comfort you. Let it whisper, “you belong,” even when everything else says you don’t.
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