The Legend of El Cucuy: Mexico’s Terrifying Boogeyman
You’re lying in bed, the glow of your nightlight throwing faint shadows across the room. Every little creak makes you pull the covers tighter. Your parents’ words echo in your head: “Go to sleep, or El Cucuy will come for you.” In Mexican households, this warning is as common as lullabies. El Cucuy—sometimes called El […]