A mysterious tale where a young Neapolitan apprentice ventures beneath Naples and finds the lair of a secretive sorcerer.
Beneath the bustling piazzas of Naples, where the scent of pizza fills the air and Vesuvius looms in the distance, lies a maze of ancient tunnels. Young Rosa, curious and brave, loved exploring the city’s secrets. One evening, guided by a flickering lantern, she found a hidden doorway in the catacombs. Inside, the air tingled with magic. She tiptoed past murals of dragons and heroes, her footsteps echoing off stone. Deeper still, she discovered a vast underground chamber, where an old sorcerer named Salvatore mixed glowing potions and whispered to shadows. Surprised, Rosa watched as the sorcerer summoned visions of Naples’ past—festivals, sea battles, fiery eruptions. Salvatore welcomed her and offered to teach her the magic that protected the city for centuries. Each night, Rosa learned ancient spells, helping Salvatore mend cracks in the city walls and light lanterns with a word. When the old sorcerer faded into legend, Rosa became Naples’ new guardian, keeper of the hidden chambers and their wonders. And though the city above bustles with life, magic still shimmers beneath its stones—waiting for the next brave heart to find it.