Selección Terror: Los Juegos de Abigail

Los Juegos de Abigail by Ralph Barby This Spanish-language horror tale centers on Abigail's visits to her Uncle Jeremiah, a mysterious sailor who claims to be dead despite appearing corporeal. Jeremiah recounts his travels through exotic locales—Brazil, Africa, India, Burma, New Zealand—where he studied witchcraft and became known as "the sea shaman," even invoking demons during a full moon ritual. He insists he cannot be dragged to hell while existing as a wandering spirit. Abigail seeks revenge against her rival Marjorie, who has stolen the affections of a young man named Peter and mocks her. Jeremiah warns that his "important friends" might help, though the cost could be terrible. Following Abigail's visit, a series of catastrophes unfold: the eve before Marjorie's wedding, her grandfather is struck by a car; during the wedding procession, another vehicle crashes, injuring Marjorie's family. Subsequently, a young guest named Louis crashes the borrowed car. The narrative accumulates supernatural misfortune surrounding the wedding celebration.