While a torrential rain rages over Rome, three kids on a school trip get lost in the alleys of its historic center. After finding shelter in a deserted bar, they come across an old blind man who offers to keep them company while waiting for the storm to loosen its grip on the city. The three friends agree to listen to the old man and his strange tales, soon discovering that there are far more frightening things than getting lost in an unknown city in the middle of a storm.
The book includes the following short stories:
- The Carnie
- The New Shirt
- Marco’s Secret
- The Evil Kitten
- The Ball in the Wood