O Espelho Quebrado e outros Contos Sinistros

Erdevaldo Oliveira presents a volume of nine dark tales in "O Espelho Quebrado e outros Contos Sinistros." The author explores themes of misfortune, murder, and urban legend through distinct narratives that challenge the reader's comfort. The collection moves from personal despair to external horror, offering a varied but consistently grim reading experience. The title story follows a man enduring an endless streak of bad luck. In "O escritor," a careful killer faces a vigilant investigator in a cat-and-mouse dynamic. "A morte do tio Toscano" reveals the terror a man feels upon realizing his own mortality. The narrative shifts to Rio de Janeiro with "Barbara," where a local urban legend haunts patrons at bars near the Arco do Telles. Finally, "Reencontro Macabro" depicts friends reuniting after years apart, suggesting their meeting was a mistake. This book suits readers who enjoy concise, unsettling fiction rooted in Brazilian settings and folklore. It may not appeal to those seeking long-form novels or lighthearted supernatural adventures. The stories are organized as independent accounts rather than a continuous plot. Oliveira draws on the tradition of urban legend and gothic despair to create a cohesive atmosphere of dread. The work stands as a compact exploration of human vulnerability against unseen forces.