The Mystery of the Well: Secrets of an Abandoned Property - contos, #1

Sérgio, a successful 40-year-old surgeon, finds himself lost in thought as he drives to his new property - a picturesque countryside house in an isolated village. A widower for a decade and devoid of a family, Sérgio is immersed in a midlife crisis and loneliness until an unexpected call from his ex-girlfriend, Maruja, changes the course of his life. While both revisit memories of the past and acknowledge the inevitability of their separate paths, Sérgio finds himself increasingly intrigued by the mysteries surrounding the newly acquired property.
As he explores the grounds enveloped in wildflowers and an ancient well adorned like a work of art, strange noises and knocks from the well awaken an unexpected fear. Enveloped in an atmosphere of suspense and nostalgia, Sérgio finds himself at a crossroads between the desire to help Maruja and the need to unravel the dark secrets hidden beneath the facade of his new home. In his journey to unravel the enigmas of the past and present, Sérgio discovers that the truth may be more complex and surprising than he ever imagined.
The narrative intertwines elements of romance, suspense, and mystery, immersing the reader in an exciting story of redemption, love, and self-discovery.