A strange creature terrorizes Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and the United States.

How the life of one person changed those of many others.

How the life of one person changed those of many others.

How the life of one person changed those of many others.

How the life of one person changed those of many others.

How the life of one person changed those of many others.

How the life of one person changed those of many others.

How one person changed the lives of others.

Story.

This is a short story I wrote in my creative writing class in college. I have spent years rewriting it and editing it and feel that I am ready to share it. When I wrote the story, I was inspired by Sandra Cisnero’s "The House on Mango Street."