In the beating heart of Naples, Adele, a literature teacher with a poetic soul, feels trapped in a life that drifts further and further from her dreams. Each day, the unending rain seems to mirror her inner storms, while writing becomes her only refuge. Her days intertwine with the stories of her students, but one gaze in particular captures her attention: Marika's — a fragile, introverted girl whose fears and desire to escape deeply resonate with Adele.

Marika, often mocked by her classmates, lives in a world that feels hostile, dreaming of breaking free like a river flowing into the unknown. Her vulnerability strikes a chord in Adele, stirring an unexpected and overwhelming feeling: love.

This new bond becomes dangerous territory, where emotion collides with the fear of judgment and the risk of losing everything Adele has.

Each page becomes an invitation to find the courage to be herself and to embrace the love blooming within her.

As Adele wrestles with her feelings, the pressure from society and family expectations intensifies.

Will she overcome her fear of coming out and confessing her love to Marika, or will she be swallowed by the weight of duty and convention?

In a climax of passion and vulnerability, Adele and Marika must choose between the comfort of conformity and the courage to live an authentic love.

This poignant and compelling novel explores the power of words, the beauty of love, and the courage to embrace one's truth — in a city that, amidst crowded streets and forgotten stories, always holds space for rebirth and hope.