Raquel cries for frivolous things. But when confronted by the real La Llorona, will she cry or pray?

Note from Author: I've always been fascinated by the La Llorona folklore and/ or ghost, monster. This short fiction was inspired by the many versions I've heard by the various Latino cultures. What inspired me the most is the idea that La Llorona is not only a ghost, but a mother.

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Oscar needs money so he bought a lottery ticket. Will he win?

Note from Author: This short fiction was inspired by my first and last time playing La Lotto.

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A wedding doll (bride doll) causes a rift between mother and daughter. Will they get possessed or break free of this cultural tradition?

Note from Author: This short fiction was inspired by capias (wedding pins) and wedding traditions in Puerto Rican and Latin American cultures.

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Cuco, also known as a Cucuy, is a monster that snatches kids. Will Victor and Miguel find out how that happens?

Note from Author: Short fiction was inspired by me growing up and being afraid of El Cuco, an urban legend told to me by my family.

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Letty destroyed a boombox at the bodega corner, after her life changed. Will she ever let David play the music again?

Note from the Author: This short fiction was inspired by the cultural music I heard from my window growing up in a city. It also was inspired by my childhood fascination with telekinesis before I learned of magical realism.

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Morayma wanted to rid herself of her extra thumb, but her best friend Sara said it was good fortune, seemingly confirmed by a tarot reading.

Note from Author: This short fiction was inspired by many fulanas re-telling their experiences with tarot readings or las cartas (cards).

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Santero promised Nitza love, just as long as she follows his instructions. But when the rituals fail to work, will she go mad?

Note from Author: This short fiction was inspired by that time I visited a botánica and met a real santero sitting in his asiento.

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This is the official trailer to the Bodega Botanica Tales, Short Story podcast. If you enjoy original storytelling and flash fiction, consider listening to my short fiction. I'm your storyteller, Maria Rodriguez Bross and I hope you enjoy listening to my tales.

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