This Thursday, we had storytelling at the Tapi Camp. Because we are so close to Dia de Muertos, the theme was scary stories. Even though not all the stories followed the theme, there were several that were quite frightening—and some were even downright disturbing!
The first story was a poem from Kailo. A poetic depiction titled “DAWN,” focusing on the transition from night to day.
The second story was from Oscar. It was a lighthearted tale about “Mama Surfarosa,” a lesser-known Incan sea goddess who represents the ancient practice of surfing.
The 3rd story was a scary story from Catten about the “Morte Yára,” an ominous tree near their camp believed to drain the life from men.
The 4th story was from Tiny, quite opposite the theme it was a heartfelt anecdote about finding and belonging to a community,
The 5th story was from Kart. It was a disturbing and quite unsettling account of a man who encounters a strange lump, leading to a grisly discovery involving countless spiders.
The 6th story was from Diana. A thoughtful reflection on the worth of seemingly insignificant things once touched by a master, illustrated through the auction of a battered violin.
The 7th story was from Mefisto. A suspenseful legend from the Amazon about a sacred lagoon where the spirits of the jungle reside, and the dire consequences for those who disturb their peace.
The 8th story was from Cheif Mike. The tragic and haunting story of “La Llorona”
The 9th story was from Chieftess Khaing. An ancient Indian folklore of King Vikramaditya and the ghost Betaal, who tells him various moral tales.
The 10th story was from Sara. It was a cautionary tale from across the seas about a girl unknowingly consorting with a demon.
The last story was from Whisper, an eerie saga of “Caxiríka,” a ghostly head that brings misfortune to those who encounter it in the night.
