Bodega Botanica Tales: Jose

Eleven-year-old Jose has always felt invisible, but when a mysterious bracelet from the local bodega man leads him to a magical world with the power to grant one wish, he must live with the consequences of whether this newfound chance will bring future happiness—or regret. This dual-timeline adult coming-of-age short story is the first in a six-part series, each book standing alone with a cliffhanger for the overall series. Each story is a tale of childhood trauma, resilience, and the challenges of growing up.