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* "Masks - A Horror Story" by Tom Bombadil (Halloween)
10, 10, 10
* "Masks - A Horror Story" by Tom Bombadil (stbush@iglou.com). This story arrived the day after I posted my Halloween Special Issue of Celestial Reviews; but better late than never! The story begins with a John contemplating his imminent demise - that is, he is waiting to be killed as part of some kind of ritual that evening, after being held in chains for a year since last Halloween. We don't initially know the complete rationale, but it sure sounds spooky - and morbid. In stark contrast, this first plot alternates with another in which Wally and Jennifer are participating in a festive soiree being conducted by some student athletes on the eve of All Saints Day - that is, some football players are having a Halloween beer bash. A vampire countess and a beautiful witch crash the Halloween party. Needless to say, these two are the real McCoy. The connection between the two plots is that the party crashers are recruiting for their next cycle of human sacrifices. This story is certainly vivid and well written; but it's not for the weak of heart - or stomach. Don't say I didn't warn you! Ratings for "Masks" Athena (technical quality): 10 Venus (plot & character): 10 Celeste (appeal to reviewer): 10 |