UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE

TRUJILLO

TEACHER: BAYONA CABALLERO CARLOS LEONARDO

NAME: PONTE MATOS NOSLIN AMILCAR

CYCLE: IV

CURSE: ENGLISH

MAIN THEM: IN THE SILENT NIGTHS OF HUAMACHUCO

2023
 MY LEGEND

On the silent nights of Huamachuco, when darkness envelops the Plaza de Armas and the
moon casts its pale glow on the ancient stones, it is said that a figure dressed in black emerges
from the shadows. This mysterious lady, known as the Lady in Black, is the echo of a tragedy
from the past that still resonates in the stillness of the night.

The elders of Huamachuco say that the Lady in Black was a woman in life whose destiny was
marked by misfortune. Legend suggests that she suffered an unjust tragedy, whether due to
unrequited love, a dark secret, or some tragic event that led to a premature and painful fate.

In her spectral form, the Lady in Black wanders through the Plaza de Armas with grace and
melancholy. Her dark dress flutters silently in the night breeze, and her presence evokes a
feeling of sadness and longing. It is said that his lost gaze searches for something that was
unjustly taken from him in life, and that his spirit wanders in search of justice or revenge.

Locals who have had close encounters with the Lady in Black describe her appearances as
moments of unease and regret. It is believed that the presence of this spectral figure is a
reminder of the shadows of the past that still haunt the collective memory of Huamachuco.

Although some avoid the Plaza de Armas on dark nights for fear of encountering the Lady in
Black, others see her presence as a call to reflect on the importance of justice and compassion
in everyday life. The legend persists as a reminder that unresolved stories can endure over
time, weaving their presence into the darkest corners of Huamachuco history.

THE END