I'm Not Scared is a powerful coming-of-age novel set in a small Italian town during the late 1970s. Nine-year-old Michele discovers a horrifying secret hidden in an abandoned house and is forced to confront the darkness within his own community. As he grapples with the complexities of good and evil, Michele's innocence is shattered, forcing him to grow up rapidly and make life-altering decisions. The novel explores themes of childhood, innocence, and the corrupting influence of power.