The canyon held its breath. Dust devils twisted lazily in the distance, but no one was fooled. They weren’t the threat.
You’d wake up after a night with the Diablos with your saddle turned backward, your horse’s mane braided with thorny roses, and a strange coin on your tongue. You’d remember nothing except the feeling of being played with . three diablos
Maybe— maybe —they’ll ride on.
The threat had names: Sombra , Chispa , and Rojo . The canyon held its breath
No one asked again.
But don’t check your shadow until morning. three diablos