ONCE UPON A TIME: Bedtime Stories for College Grads Who Will Never Own a HomeAre you a college graduate who did everything right, followed every rule, and still found yourself staring at an impossible housing market? Meet Marcus: thirty-two years old, armed with two degrees, buried under $84,000 in student debt, and clutching a grandmother's mug that inspiringly reads "DREAM BIG" on one side and a harsh economic reality on the other.This darkly satirical, beautifully illustrated cautionary tale turns classic folklore upside down to expose the absurdities of modern adulting. From fairy tale characters who somehow secured entire woodland properties with zero credit checks to modern listings where mattresses are sold separately and starter homes cost millions, this book speaks directly to anyone navigating the burnout of perpetual renting, unpaid labor, and soaring inflation.Key Features & Highlights: A Relatable Modern Fable: Follows Marcus's journey from graduation to living in his parents' basement as he discovers that the rules of the economic game changed right after he received his diploma.Vintage Art Meets Modern Bureaucracy: Features one-and-twenty vintage engravings by masters like Dor?, Rackham, and Crane, cleverly defaced with the paperwork of contemporary life-including eviction notices, price tags, and rejection stamps.The Ultimate Generation-X & Millennial Anthem: A witty, biting, and deeply comforting mirror for anyone who has ever stared down a Zillow listing at 2:00 AM and wondered where the American Dream went.Snuggle up. The rent is due. Perfect for anyone who needs a cathartic laugh in a world where "happily ever after" is subject to credit appro
