Around the Big #5 & Other Stories

Whimsical urban legends, magical suits, and good witches, an episodic anthology told to keep two little girls from fearing the world.

Synopsis: Unemployment in Santo Domingo is tough, but for one devoted Tía, it’s the perfect excuse to become a master storyteller. Whenever her fiery young nieces, Laura and Rosa, face life's big anxieties, from scary psychological evaluations and lost chocolate milk cups to the dread of starting at a new school, Tía opens her vault of hilarious, fantastical tales.

Step into an expanding anthology of strange and magical urban legends across the Dominican Republic. Follow Misterio Man, a five-foot-tall lawyer in a magical blue and white superhero suit, and his sharp-witted sidekick, Old Gladys, as they tackle possessed toupees, carrot-throwing rabbit villains, and out-of-tune evil music. Watch as Cassandra, a former evil witch turned proud member of the Good Witches Association (G.W.A.), learns that true magic comes from working together.

Packed with rich Dominican flavor, cozy family warmth, quirky urban fantasy, and laugh-out-loud humor, Around the Big #5 & Other Stories is an episodic collection of everyday heroes, bizarre villains, and the sweet, comforting power of a good bedtime story.

What to Expect:

📚 Episodic Frame Narrative: Heartwarming stories within a story, where every absurd tale addresses a real childhood fear.

🦸 Cozy Superhero Comedy: Low-stakes, highly imaginative adventures featuring a growing cast of local legends.

🧙‍♀️ Good Witches & Neighborhood Lore: Vibrant urban fantasy set against the backdrop of Santo Domingo.

🥖 Silly Villains & Creative Magic: From killer wigs and carrot daggers to enchanted skillets and foul-smelling wind attacks!