Legends fall onto ears of children
while she wails to be forgotten.
– From Our Rivers that Haunt by P.C. Suarez
Welcome!
Cucuy Confessionals is a collection of supernatural stories straight from the borderlands. Growing up in Las Milpas, which was back then a colonia in South Texas, and McAllen, TX, I was surrounded by stories that sent chills down my spine and brought our culture’s mystery to life. This page is my space to share that folklore – stories, poems, links, and more about the eerie creatures, or “cucuys,” that haunt our nights. Occasionally using my Tex-Mex Spanglish slang, this is a tribute to the strange, spooky cuentos that shaped many of us Tejanos. Welcome to the heart of borderland legends, where the line between the living and the otherworldly blurs.
Cuentos Wela Told Me:
That Scared the Beeswax Out of Me!
About the Book: These cuentos linger between reality and myth, daring you to decide what to believe. Intriguing and timeless, they will be told and retold, echoing through generations. Read on, enjoy, and beware… the cucuys are watching!
Cucuy Galleries – Click on images to enter gallery
An online gallery dedicated to all things leyenda-related, broken down into the themes listed below! Here, you’ll find stories and art inspired by some of our most haunting folklore, including iconic legends like La Mano Negra and La Llorona. These gripping tales that have captivated imaginations for generations!
Cucuy Confessionals
My first episode of Cucuy Confessionals, featuring my nephews Fabian and Julian. They’ll share details about ‘The Claw’, a cucuy their grandma has told them about.
Priscilla Celina Suárez 