In a small coastal town at the dawn of the 20th century, the tranquil lives of its inhabitants are disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious outsider. This enigmatic figure, with a dark past and an air of melancholy, quickly becomes the center of attention, enchanted by the beauty of a young librarian who dreams of adventures beyond her monotonous surroundings.
As night falls, hidden secrets begin to surface. Strange occurrences mark the dark hours, and the library becomes a refuge for both hope and fear. The young woman finds herself torn between her secure life and the possibility of a passionate love, while the local community begins to murmur about the arrival of an ancient legend that predicts the death of the first man who crosses the threshold of his home under the light of the moon.
With tensions escalating, the young woman and the outsider must confront their own demons and the superstitions of the town. In an unexpected climax, truths will be revealed that will change the fate of everyone involved and force them to question how far they are willing to go for love and redemption. When the midnight bell tolls, the decisions they make will determine not only their future but that of the entire community, caught between reason and the supernatural.