The Body Thief
“The stars will grant your wish, Laura. If it won’t, then I’ll be your star.”
The five-year-old Laura squeaked. “The stars listen for sure.” She was beaming as she pointed the congregation of stars in the corner, a dimple appearing in the bottom of her cheeks.
Hera pursed her lips as she put her hands inside her pocket, touching the cold coins inside it. She wondered whether her fifty pesos could suffice for a steak, and thought savagely whether wishes do come true. Between her and her sister, Laura always had this positive outlook on things. Once, Hera was crying because her parents were still yet to go home and she was hungry, and she had told her that,
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