Review: Things that go bump in the dark
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 19, 2012
I first read this story in Edwin Stark's anthology,Cuentos, and read it again when it was re-released as a stand-alone short story.  This is a tale of a young boy trying to raise enough cash to purchase a coveted video game.  He has found a cache of aluminum cans in a sewer drain and despite being warned against entering, his desire to own the game overcomes his fears.  In this dank, dark claustrophobic place, he faces his worst nightmare.Mr. Stark has perfectly captured the sinister, spine-chilling mood of being trapped with a malevolent entity.  The fear is palpable, and you'll find yourself jumping at unexpected noises.  Deliciously hair-raising and very, very scary!Since Mr. Stark's native tongue is not English, it amazes me how well he can set the scenes in his books.  His dialog and descriptions are beautifully crafted, with only the occasional misplaced preposition to remind you this is not an American writer.  Fabulous job!!