Twelve-year-old Artemio could never have imagined experiencing such an adventure right in his neighborhood, the Central District, in his small town located in the Alta Murgia area. In the alley next to his favorite newsstand, where he often goes to buy stickers for his album on Mythical and Legendary Creatures, there is an old green door that has been closed for as long as anyone can remember… A door that probably hides mysterious things. It is precisely those collectible stickers, swirling in an unexpected gust of wind in the alley, that will be the driving force behind Arti's investigation, plunging him into a whirlwind of incredible events, where he will challenge the unknown and face some of his fears. And so begins his perilous adventure to uncover the secrets of the Old Cobbler. Through the pages of this book, an engaging story that intertwines past and present, readers will be transported into a fascinating world, rich with suspense, riddles, and surprises. A must-read for anyone who loves intriguing, timeless stories.
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Book 1 of the Coldmount Street - Fantastic Mysteries Series
The Coldmount Street – Fantastic Mysteries book series contains stories that belong to the great realm of the Fantastic. Following in the footsteps of myths, fairy tales, and legends passed down through the centuries and millennia, this series aims to set its stories, like timeless precious gems, in a contemporary setting.
The main setting, with an enchanting imaginative essence, is the little town of Santeramo in Colle, in its evocative Alta Murgia. In these works of fiction, the town is divided into seven districts, each with its own symbols, colors, stories, and peculiarities.
Mystery and Adventure are the two supporting pillars of these stories; they can easily be found just around the corner, along the daily paths close to home. Fantastic adventures that young people seek and live, especially among the small and simple things, often in the neighborhood of their small town, or always starting from it and returning to it gloriously.
The precious golden bough, the good mistletoe on the tree of these narratives, and their beating heart, lies in that capacity – or at least that willingness – to wonder, which should know no age limits. Adults, too, can appreciate walking among these paths, which are more or less familiar, rediscovering the beauty of adventures in a virtuous, invigorating nostalgia.
Each book in this series contains a standalone story. In each story, the ordinary and the extraordinary, the natural and the supernatural, though distinct, meet and intertwine, among different degrees of shades and harmonies, often with nuanced endings that can invite the reader to free reflection.
Coldmount Street is the street of mysterious adventures. It is a good path in the land of wonders & marvels. Located in the territory of Santeramo, it symbolizes all the enchanted places – both in the real world and in fairy tales – to which it is mysteriously connected.