In a small village located on the fertile lands of central Mexico, corn was not just a crop, but the basis of life. The rural community depended on the annual maize harvest, which not only fed their families but also supported the local economy. However, one year the village faced an unexpected challenge that could have changed their lives forever. It was the year when a severe drought struck the region with unprecedented force. The rivers and lakes dried up, and the fields that usually teemed with green corn became dusty deserts. The villagers, especially an elder named Carlos, knew that without the harvest, a harsh winter lay ahead.