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C is for Clown
***A Short Story***
Stacey had been sitting and watching the movie for five minutes before she noticed the clown in the corner. The people she is babysitting for sure have strange taste. Who would want to keep a clown in their living room?
And why does its nose keep changing colour?
“Iain Rob Wright scares the Hell out of me.” – J A Konrath, author of the Jack Kilborn horror novels.
Stacey had been sitting and watching the movie for five minutes before she noticed the clown in the corner. The people she is babysitting for sure have strange taste. Who would want to keep a clown in their living room?
And why does its nose keep changing colour?
“Iain Rob Wright scares the Hell out of me.” – J A Konrath, author of the Jack Kilborn horror novels.
- GenresHorrorShort Stories
13 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 15, 2015
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About the author
Iain Rob Wright
160 books1,794 followersOne of Horror's most respected authors, Iain Rob Wright is the writer of more than forty books, many of them bestsellers. A previous Kindle All-Star and a mainstay in the horror charts, he is a prolific producer of unique and original stories. From his apocalyptic saga The Gates to his claustrophobic revenge thriller ASBO, Iain writes across a broad spectrum of sub genres, creating both beloved series and standalone titles.
With work available in several languages and in audio, Iain Rob Wright is one of the fastest rising stars in horror, but when not writing he is a dedicated family man. Father to Jack and Molly, and husband to Sally, he is often seen sharing his family memories with his fans on Facebook.
To get 6 of his books for free (no strings), just visit: www.iainrobwright.com
With work available in several languages and in audio, Iain Rob Wright is one of the fastest rising stars in horror, but when not writing he is a dedicated family man. Father to Jack and Molly, and husband to Sally, he is often seen sharing his family memories with his fans on Facebook.
To get 6 of his books for free (no strings), just visit: www.iainrobwright.com
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Displaying 1 - 14 of 15 reviews
February 10, 2016
What starts as an extremely promising short tale with a classically creepy set-up, prematurely blows its load on an ending that is over far too quickly, is far from satisfying, and fails to link what happens earlier in the story with the final scene.
2.5 Babysitters in Peril for C is for Clown.
2.5 Babysitters in Peril for C is for Clown.
March 14, 2015
I thought it would be fun to read this on Red Nose Day.
Sadly, I didn't get chance to read it in the day, so ended up reading it in bed very late at night (something I promised myself I wouldn't do, due to my fear of clowns).
This is a very short story, thank goodness. I don't think my heart could have taken any more of it. This may have been short, but it had my heart racing.
I can still see the clown in the corner of the room today, happily trying to taunt me & freak me out. This story actually turned out scarier than I imagined, which I didn't think was possible.
I spooked myself so much I had to read another book for an hour before going to sleep!
This is a fun (terrifying if you have clown issues) quick read if you just have a few minutes to spare.
Sadly, I didn't get chance to read it in the day, so ended up reading it in bed very late at night (something I promised myself I wouldn't do, due to my fear of clowns).
This is a very short story, thank goodness. I don't think my heart could have taken any more of it. This may have been short, but it had my heart racing.
I can still see the clown in the corner of the room today, happily trying to taunt me & freak me out. This story actually turned out scarier than I imagined, which I didn't think was possible.
I spooked myself so much I had to read another book for an hour before going to sleep!
This is a fun (terrifying if you have clown issues) quick read if you just have a few minutes to spare.
March 19, 2015
This was probably me my favorite of the A-Z stories so far.
Again another quick fun story. But this one had a clown! If you take anything scary and add clowns it's going to be so much more scary!
Don't want to say anything other than, just try this book. You'll enjoy it!
Just make asure you do A & B first ;-)
Onto D now!
All reviews can be found at http://lennonslair.blogspot.co.uk
Again another quick fun story. But this one had a clown! If you take anything scary and add clowns it's going to be so much more scary!
Don't want to say anything other than, just try this book. You'll enjoy it!
Just make asure you do A & B first ;-)
Onto D now!
All reviews can be found at http://lennonslair.blogspot.co.uk
July 2, 2015
Review: C is for Clown (A-Z of Horror) by Iain Rob Wright Book Summary:
Stacey had been sitting and watching the movie for five minutes before she noticed the clown in the corner. The people she is babysitting for sure have strange taste. Who would want to keep a clown in their living room?
And why does it's nose keep changing colour?
Review:
I hate clown, they really give me the creeps. I blame good old Pennywise for that! *shudder*
This series is shaping up nicely and appears to features all the elements of my childhood nightmares. I thought I'd gotten over my fear, but this instalment was enough to disturb me slightly. OK, a lot!
Stacey had been sitting and watching the movie for five minutes before she noticed the clown in the corner. The people she is babysitting for sure have strange taste. Who would want to keep a clown in their living room?
And why does it's nose keep changing colour?
Review:
I hate clown, they really give me the creeps. I blame good old Pennywise for that! *shudder*
This series is shaping up nicely and appears to features all the elements of my childhood nightmares. I thought I'd gotten over my fear, but this instalment was enough to disturb me slightly. OK, a lot!
March 2, 2015
This is part three in Iain Rob Wrights new A to Z of horror series.
Stacey is going to babysit for the Murrays. She has done it for them before, looking after their ten year old son Harry. She has the hots for Mr Murray, Nev, who wouldn’t? Harry hasn’t been feeling the best. He has had nightmares. He tells Stacey he hears voices. That clown in the corner of the living room is really freaking Stacey out. This is set to be one weird night. If she survives it.
Firstly, I have to say that quite obviously this book has probably the most wonderful character I have ever read about in a story. Nev Murray is undoubtedly a character that deserves to be in a lot more stories. His character and presence is just mesmerising. A true joy to read about.
Again this is a short one that you could probably read in a half hour. I would use it as a little time filler or to break the mood in between heavier reading. I have to be honest and say it’s not my favourite of Iain Rob Wrights. It is a creepy tale and plays on probably the biggest fear of any horror fan. Clowns.
Harry is the stereotypical creepy child that seems to appear out of nowhere. Stacey is the stereotypical girl next door come to babysit that doesn’t realise that the strange things going on around her are ultimately going to lead to bad things for her.
I know it is a short but I felt it could still have been expanded on some more. It seemed to come to an abrupt end for me. It is a scary tale but probably a little bit predictable. This is strange for Mr Wright. He normally sucks us in with originality and fear on every page.
Looking forward to D to get back to normal.
3 stars.
Stacey is going to babysit for the Murrays. She has done it for them before, looking after their ten year old son Harry. She has the hots for Mr Murray, Nev, who wouldn’t? Harry hasn’t been feeling the best. He has had nightmares. He tells Stacey he hears voices. That clown in the corner of the living room is really freaking Stacey out. This is set to be one weird night. If she survives it.
Firstly, I have to say that quite obviously this book has probably the most wonderful character I have ever read about in a story. Nev Murray is undoubtedly a character that deserves to be in a lot more stories. His character and presence is just mesmerising. A true joy to read about.
Again this is a short one that you could probably read in a half hour. I would use it as a little time filler or to break the mood in between heavier reading. I have to be honest and say it’s not my favourite of Iain Rob Wrights. It is a creepy tale and plays on probably the biggest fear of any horror fan. Clowns.
Harry is the stereotypical creepy child that seems to appear out of nowhere. Stacey is the stereotypical girl next door come to babysit that doesn’t realise that the strange things going on around her are ultimately going to lead to bad things for her.
I know it is a short but I felt it could still have been expanded on some more. It seemed to come to an abrupt end for me. It is a scary tale but probably a little bit predictable. This is strange for Mr Wright. He normally sucks us in with originality and fear on every page.
Looking forward to D to get back to normal.
3 stars.
July 2, 2023
I really enjoyed C is for Clown (A-Z of Horror, Book 3 by Iain Rob Wright.
Stacey a nineteen year old teenager is babysitting Mr. and Mrs. Murray's ten year old son, Harry for the evening whilst they went out for dinner. Before setting out Mrs. Murray informs Stacey that Harry has been suffering from really bad nightmares.
Stacey gets Harry settled down for bed and relaxes with a movie in the living room. Suddenly she notices the temperature getting rather chilly so turns up the heater. A statue of a strange looking clown caught her eye and it had a blue nose which was rather odd.
Harry struggles to get to sleep and ends up coming downstairs but Harry's nightmare is about to come to life and bring terror to poor Stacey.
Stacey a nineteen year old teenager is babysitting Mr. and Mrs. Murray's ten year old son, Harry for the evening whilst they went out for dinner. Before setting out Mrs. Murray informs Stacey that Harry has been suffering from really bad nightmares.
Stacey gets Harry settled down for bed and relaxes with a movie in the living room. Suddenly she notices the temperature getting rather chilly so turns up the heater. A statue of a strange looking clown caught her eye and it had a blue nose which was rather odd.
Harry struggles to get to sleep and ends up coming downstairs but Harry's nightmare is about to come to life and bring terror to poor Stacey.
November 13, 2022
New spin on the evil clown trope. As with a lot of these very short stories, due to their length a lot of questions are left unanswered.
November 8, 2023
3.5 rating rounded down to 3
This was a bit of a letdown after the first two stories but since I'm one of those people who are afraid of clowns, this was still okay.
Two of the good elements of the previous two stories are still here - the jumpscares and the buildup. Unfortunately, even though I didn't see the plot coming, I was a little disappointed with the lack of depth on this. It was really just a mini slash-horror. I wish there had been more meaning
This was a bit of a letdown after the first two stories but since I'm one of those people who are afraid of clowns, this was still okay.
Two of the good elements of the previous two stories are still here - the jumpscares and the buildup. Unfortunately, even though I didn't see the plot coming, I was a little disappointed with the lack of depth on this. It was really just a mini slash-horror. I wish there had been more meaning
February 10, 2016
C is for Clown (A-Z of Horror Book 3) by Ian Rob Wright I received a free kindle copy of C is for Clown (A-Z of Horror Book 3) by Ian Rob Wright in an Amazon promotion.I gave this frightening book three stars. It does need some editing for typos."You know...clowns can get away with murder!"-John Wayne GacyStacy was babysitting for the Murray family. She had a crush on the handsome father. The boy Harry had a nightmare the night before & was not feeling well. There was a clown statue in the television room that didn't fit with the rest of the style of furnishings in the house. She noticed its nose was a strange ice blue. Later when she looked it was orange. She assumed that it was some kind of thermostat. That's when strange things began to happen. Stacy's life was changed.
March 30, 2015
For this installment of his A - Z Of Horror series, Iain Rob Wright is using the world’s worst nightmare, and most common phobia to ensure that we will need a night-light and a security blanket for the rest of our lives!
Well, maybe not… By the time we finish the series – we may never sleep again!
Full review is posted on BBB.
Well, maybe not… By the time we finish the series – we may never sleep again!
Full review is posted on BBB.
August 17, 2015
Love A-Z
Highly recommend this series to all fans of modern horror! Except maybe those who are scared of CLOWNS, this one was excellent! Especially loved the phone call between babysitter & father!
Highly recommend this series to all fans of modern horror! Except maybe those who are scared of CLOWNS, this one was excellent! Especially loved the phone call between babysitter & father!
May 11, 2015
A fun little story but in desperate need of editing.
August 11, 2015
I can relate to this book... clowns freak me out! I very much enjoy the books by Iain Rob Wright!
November 28, 2015
Not as good as A & B.
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