Tlahuelpuchi

Tlahuelpuchi is a kind of vampire, but not like the ones you see in movies or stories. Tlahuelpuchi is a folklore creature that comes from Mexico.

Now, imagine you are playing outside with your friends, and suddenly you see a strange creature that looks like a bat, but bigger, with really sharp teeth, and it's flying towards you. That's what people say happens when a tlahuelpuchi appears.

Tlahuelpuchi is a creature that has the power to shape-shift, which means it can transform into anything it wants. Its favorite form is that of a bird, like an owl or crow. Once it transforms, it flies into people's homes through small openings like windows or cracks in the walls.

When the tlahuelpuchi enters a house, it does something very scary. It bites people, but not like a regular bite. The tlahuelpuchi bites people on their back, leaving small puncture marks like a needle. And guess what? These bites don't hurt at all!

But why would a tlahuelpuchi bite people if it doesn't hurt them? Well, it's because the tlahuelpuchi needs blood to survive. It feeds on human blood, just like a vampire. But instead of drinking it all at once, the tlahuelpuchi only takes a little bit at a time, so people won't notice.

If a person is bitten by a tlahuelpuchi, they might feel tired or weak for a few days, like they are sick. Some people even say they feel like they have lost their energy.

Now, the good news is that there is a way to protect yourself from a tlahuelpuchi. If you believe that one is near, you can hang a cross on your door or put garlic in your windows. These things are said to keep tlahuelpuchi away.

So, if you see a strange bird flying towards you, make sure to protect yourself from the tlahuelpuchi!