The Phantoms of Folklore are many; a legion
These are the legends of the West Indian region
Twisted faces and feet, cursed children of men
These are the infant spirits, each one called douen
One human foot, one cow's hoof hidden under her dress
This is the lady of night: The La Diablesse
A strange tiny critter will grant you much luck
As long as you feed him, this greedy Buck
Look into the liquid mirror with watery depths below
There dwells the vengeful snake woman: Maman Dlo
Evil specters, restless ghouls gather here in glee
They are drawn to the magic of the Silk Cotten Tree
Please beware of those who stare from within the wall
The Duwende lurks there plotting and scheming for all
This is the night to masquerade, this is good old Halloween
But someone rises from her grave, she wants to be crowned Queen
When Christmas comes, the living rejoice and make a merry feast
But the restless dead want to live again and are not joyful in the least
So read on curious soul and ponder a tale or two
The Phantoms of Folklore have been waiting for you
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Phantoms of Folklore
HorrorPhantoms of Folklore is a collection of scary short stories featuring traditional characters from Caribbean folklore (namely Trinidad and Tobago) These characters/folklore include: La Diablesse - a beautiful woman with one human foot and one cow h...