Makeup
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Small-time thief Calvin Doss has bungled a job. He was supposed to steal Jean Harlow’s makeup case. But by accident, he made off with a case that belonged to a B-list horror actor from the 1940s. Little does Calvin know, the makeup case contains more than just the usual pastes and powders. With one application, the powers of horror films’ most terrifying characters possess him, unleashing Calvin’s fury. Now it’s his turn to right some wrongs.
ASIN : B00JXQDHKC
Publisher : StoryFront (June 4, 2014)
Publication date : June 4, 2014
Language : English
File size : 227 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 32 pages
Customers say
Customers find the story length great, with a creative plot and memorable lines. They describe the book as entertaining, interesting, and enjoyable. Readers also mention it’s short enough to read between household chores. They praise the author as talented and highly creative.
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Audiobook Hound –
A helluva feast, like ordering a sirloin and getting a filet mignon
This is one of those stories that’s such a simple concept you have to ask yourselfâif you’re a writer like meâwhy you didn’t think of it. Simple in concept, but masterful in execution. This is an amazingly well done short story.The writing harkens back to something one might have read in Amzaing Stories or an Isaac Asimov mystery mag in the 1950’s. I was immediately taken back to my childhod, although it’s not a children’s story. It’s about a bottom feeder who steels a makeup case, quite possibly the wrongest makeup case ever made.The setting is perfect, the characters evoked with a fidelity that had me both seeing and hearing them so thoroughly it was as if I was in the scene myself. When the author told me Marco was three hundred pounds, I already knew it. Not because he had alluded to it, but because I had seen it, because of course a man like him had to be three hundred pounds. Marvelous writing. Simply marvelous.There are many, many memorable lines in this tale, like “the towering height of him came up like a released spring” and “Marco’s face was the color of spoiled cheese.” You’ll have to read the story to see the others, of which there are so many. When I bought this I thought I was sitting down at the buffet, as it turned out I was seated at a full fledged feast. Delicious.If you have never read McCammon, this is a great intro. Great writing always leaves you wanting more and after this, you’ll want more, no doubt.Highly recommended. Five stars. An awesome and fun read.
Gloria Teague –
Good short scare
This was great. Short enough to read between household chores, interesting enough to hold my attention and spooky enough to stick with me for awhile.
Lee –
Good
I love this author, but the story is not one of my favorites. It was short, and easy to read. I just felt like it was not as real as some of the books he writes.
amy –
Awesome
Another great from the master. Ingenious.Creative great plot and perfect main character. Who hasn’t dreamed about getting revenge! Careful what you wish for…
John McAlexander III –
OOPS, WRONG MAKE – UP ! !
Quite SHORT short story by horror master Robert McCammon . If you are a McCammon fan, it is not only interesting but very recommended .
Ann Carlson –
Another Winner
I loved this story. I read it awhile ago in his collection of short stories, which I might buy for my Kindle. Reminds me of Stephen King in his earlier days.
Anthony Crudo –
Twilight Zone-ish
I have been a big reader of RM for a very long time. He is just an excellent writer of whatever he writes about. I thought Swan Song was the best thing he would write but then he cranks out the incredible Night bird series. This is nice short Twilight Zone story that hits the spot for a short commute. I will grab up everything he does but I like his diverse catalogue. Horror is fine but he could write about anything and I will like it.
Kimberly A –
A Distinctive Story from One of the Masters of Horror
I am a big fan of Mr. McCammon, so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a short story of his. I loved the unique story – very creative (other reviews have tackled the plot synopsis, so I won’t be redundant). Mr. McCammon also has a great gift for getting the reader to suspend disbelief and just hang on for the ride. The only criticism I have, and it’s a minor one, is that the pace seemed a little rushed at times. I felt the story could have been fleshed out a little more. Even so, I hung on and it was one hell of a ride!
Amazon Customer –
Robert McCammon has the art of short story writing down pat.I couldn’t put it down till the end…fantastic read
Nicola –
I have all of Robert McCammon’s books and his short stories are great for a quick fix.Face paced, extremely well written with a great twist at the end.If you are new to McCammon’s this is a great short story to whet your appetite for his novels.
Karina –
Very enjoyable short story if you need a quick horror fix.
Ben Mears –
Pas la meilleure des nouvelles de McCammon mais c`est bon.
Mr P W ELIAS –
Has the story unravelled , you became more and more engrossed . Reminded me of a story from the twilight zone .