Sofía Sofía lived in a town where if you weren't married by the age of fifteen you were considered an old maid. Sofía was nineteen, single and extremely beautiful. But she was also considered selfish and egotistical, with some people even claiming she was a witch. Sofía's reclusive life changed after meeting Luis. His physique and charm dazzled all the women--including Sofía. They soon became lovers, and within a year she gave birth to his son. Only a few days after the child's birth, Luis disappeared. Despite Sofía's agony, everyone blamed her. One afternoon she overheard two men joke about having seen Luis in a nearby town with another woman. Sofía's sadness turned into uncontrollable rage. She ran to the lake and submerged her baby in water until there was only silence. When she realized what she had done, she let out a horrifying cry. Sofía stayed at the lake crying for days until she finally passed away. Since then, several children playing near the lake have mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

Submitted by: A believer Copyright 2000