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Tengo miedo, ayúdame
Catalog Note "Tengo miedo, ayúdame" by Ralph Barby is a psychological horror narrative centered on Peter Wolfset, a mysterious, gaunt orphan who arrives in a small village during a severe winter. The panadero Gregory takes him in as a worker, and through decades of labor and alleged financial manipulation, Wolfset gains ownership of the bakery following Gregory's death. When a reverend's daughter, Jennifer, disappears during a full moon, rumors circulate that Wolfset—known for his nocturnal walks and unsettling demeanor—has abducted her. The townspeople storm his bakery, torture him with threats of hanging while he hangs by rope, demanding he reveal the girl's location. Police arrive with Jennifer, who had simply fled of her own accord; the townspeople disperse in shame. Wolfset survives scarred and disfigured, ultimately wins back the town's patronage through reduced bread prices, and continues his solitary labor without seeking acknowledgment or revenge.