“Help!” I cry out as I approach my home. Several villagers run into their homes and close their doors behind them. I don’t blame them for their fear. “Please, someone help…me.” I stumble out of the saddle and my leg gets stuck in the stirrup. I crash onto the ground face-first.

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“Papi!” I hear Milagro's voice just before succumbing to the darkness.….