The Haunted Sentry Box of Porto Rico

"The Haunted Sentry Box of Porto Rico" by Lewis Miller is an early 20th-century story that combines adventure with supernatural mystery. Set in the old fort of San Cristobal in San Juan, Porto Rico, it centers on the strange vanishing of a sentry and a priest. Told through the storytelling of an old storekeeper named Juan Cordo, the narrative explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and the burden of guilt. The core story involves Pedro Delvarez, a soldier framed by his enemy Torcas, resulting in a tragic confrontation. Delvarez lives under a new name, haunted by vengeance and regret. The story reaches its peak with a surprising link between characters, highlighting divine justice.