The Old Man

By Jenilson Manuel Chivinga

Augusto Santos is one of the richest men in the city, a ruthless businessman and owner of a vast empire that extends throughout the city and beyond, possessing a great fortune.

From a young age, he started working to achieve what he has, and through sweat and dedication, he conquered everything he set out to achieve, overcoming everything that stood in his way.

Today, his influence extends throughout the city, admired and hated by many; his name is written in the stars as one of the greatest businessmen the city has ever seen.

Despite possessing so much wealth and many achievements, Augusto Santos carries a great emptiness in his soul. He felt alone, in fact, he always felt alone, even in his greatest triumphs, always feeling a great void for having no one to celebrate with.

Now old and tired and having no heirs, Augusto Santos sees his life descend into despair when he receives a doctor's report stating that he has only a few hours to live.

Amidst the loneliness that is his life, Augusto Santos sees it take an unexpected turn when he meets a 12-year-old shoeshine boy named Jack.

Together they embark on an exciting journey into Augusto Santos' past, uncovering the secrets of why he is alone, while trying to reconcile with his history before it's too late.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G25PHHGG
• ISBN13: 9798274328005
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"