Some Thing

by Lori R. Lopez

Overview

A tongue-in-cheek tale about a man who drank the water, another man and his Bazooka, and a lady with a loaded gun. Brought together in a showdown between paranoia and reality, three once-ordinary lives will never be the same. "Some Thing" is based on an actual environmental hazard along the Mexican Border and the potential for disaster. Darkly offbeat and comical, this eco-thriller of a horror fable -- by the author of An Ill Wind Blows, Dance Of The Chupacabras, and The Macabre Mind Of Lori R. Lopez -- takes that warning not to drink the water to extremes and exposes a very real scenario: toxic dumping along the international U.S. and Mexico Border. These things have a way of bouncing back with a vengeance, which is the case for one unfortunate fellow who forgets to heed the warning. But perhaps it was already too late. Something's happening and it isn't pretty. It isn't friendly. It's . . . SOME THING!!!

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014432740
Publisher:	Fairy Fly Entertainment
Publication date:	05/20/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	672 KB

About the Author

Growing up in Wisconsin, the Mexico and U.S. Border was as foreign to Lori R. Lopez as a crater on the Moon, but living in the San Diego region of Southern California for decades has made the Border between these nations seem a lot more familiar. She has even crossed it quite a few times. Unsurprisingly, it is possible that she sipped some of the water once upon a time. Which might explain a lot, really. Nonetheless, in her writings she has now and again spotlighted this once-foreign culture. It has even become part of her family. In “Some Thing” she explores the consequences of the Water Warning. Is it mere stereotype or is there wisdom behind it? Of course, as often occurs, Lori’s imagination ran wild (if not amok) and wouldn’t crawl back into its Steel Drum, Puzzle Box, pop-top container . . . which, when opened, tends to spew snakes and all sorts of assorted oddness. Just try walking around with a head full of curiouser and curiouser curiosities, not to mention a bunch of stranger and stranger things! Fortunately for Lori, she is able to ignore some of the pandemonium within her noggin the way she ignores the ringing of her ears. This is the reason she never answers the phone. So if you call, do not expect her to respond. She will usually reply to Singing Telegrams. Or Red Alerts. Or calls from the President. Unless the President is dishonest and likes to rant about Border Walls. Then she will ignore those calls like all the rest.

Editorial Reviews

Just what is in the water?? . . . another brilliant tale from the warped, yet wonderful, mind of Ms Lopez. The depth of the characters give you a real insight into their lives and thereby allows you to care for them! However, that does not seem to be the main point of this story, merely a wonderus by product! . . . Funny in parts, spooky in others... and just a bit eeek!

The Fluffy Red Fox Reviews; Amazon Review - Vix Kirkpatrick

This short story will be an eery reminder of all of the water warnings from around the globe. What happens when someone does drink the water? Well I will tell you [now] that it can turn into a nightmare!! You will learn just how scary it can be. Imagine sitting in your home and Something is there with you, you are not sure what it is . . . This story is awesome. Another Lori Lopez story that is a must read for all.

Goodreads and Amazon Review - Jennifer Thomas

I'm not sure, after reading this short story by Lori R. Lopez, that I will ever be able to drink water again. At least not unless I boil it first, or better yet take it to a chem lab to be examined. Our erstwhile protagonist, a man who should be doing his job correctly, has been taking a little less care with his duties than he should. In fact, he has been corrupted by the lure of a quick buck to not report his findings. . . . Another good short by Ms. Lopez that will keep you thinking.

Parents' Little Black Book; Amazon Review - Karen Doering

When a man visiting Mexico drinks water tainted with more than just Montezuma's Revenge, he transforms into a hideous creature that barely resembles the human he once was. . . . "Some Thing" is fun, quirky, and disturbing all wrapped up in one bite-sized horror comedy. It has the classic Lopez flavor, being fast-paced and delightfully unique, and I would recommend it to those who have enjoyed her other stories THE DANCE OF THE CHUPACABRAS and "Creep."

Amazon Review - Lisa Lane