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Ten Minutes Till Deadtime - a story of the occult: supernatural horror Kindle Edition

by Mark Cassell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

From Mark Cassell, bestselling horror author of The Shadow Fabric



Delve further into the Shadow Fabric Mythos with this short tale of terror. Wake up! It's Deadtime.

Terry’s alarm keeps waking him at 3.33 every morning. The problem is, he never sets it for that time. On one occasion he wakes up and something is very different. And that’s when his life begins to unthread...
 
Already struggling to balance work and home life, can he overcome the evil that has awakened?
 

A short horror story in the Shadow Fabric Mythos


 
This eBook includes a BONUS story!

Bestselling horror writer



Mark Cassell lives in a rural part of the UK where he often dreams of dystopian futures, peculiar creatures, and flitting shadows. Primarily a horror writer, his steampunk, dark fantasy, and SF stories have featured in several anthologies and ezines. His best-selling debut novel, The Shadow Fabric, is closely followed by the popular short story collection, Sinister Stitches, and are both only a fraction of an expanding mythos of demons, devices, and deceit.

The dystopian sci-fi short story collection, Chaos Halo 1.0: Alpha Beta Gamma Kill, is in association with Future Chronicles Photography where he works closely with their models and cosplayers.

His work has been compared with British horror authors such as James Herbert, Clive Barker, Dennis Wheatley, and Brian Lumley. Also, his influences spread over to the US where he admits to having been first inspired by Dean Koontz, Stephen King, Dan Simmons, and H P Lovecraft.

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- british horror fiction
- supernatural horror story
- top 10 horror novels
- top 10 horror writers
- bestselling horror shorts
- angels and demons
- witchcraft and demonology
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00S5ASXSI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Herbs House
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 29 pages
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    4.4 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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Mark Cassell lives on the south-east coast of the United Kingdom with his wife and many animals. His jobs have included baker, lab technician, driving instructor, actor, and was once a spotlight operator for an Elvis Presley impersonator.

As the author of the best-selling Shadow Fabric mythos, he’s written under several pen names with over 150 stories published in magazines and anthologies. Though his passion remains embedded in dark fantasy and horror, he’s written steampunk, fantasy and sci-fi, and regularly crosses the blurry lines between genres.

Most recently he’s seen publication in the children’s market. In particular, a Would You Rather game book series that has proven popular, and a successful range of pirate activity books. Mark often says how the “Pirate Thing” is a latent interest that will always astonish him.

A proud addition to his bibliography is through Caffeine Nights Publishing with the horror novel, Parasite Crop. Since signing that contract, he remains humbled in the knowledge he now shares the same publisher as one of his literary heroes from the late-1980s, a bygone time when he sneakily read novels at the back of school classrooms.

Incidentally, Mark never got caught.

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More about the author can be found at www.MarkCassell.co.uk

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Customers enjoy this horror short story, describing it as creepy, with one customer noting it serves as a jumping off point for further exploration.

"...Ten Minutes till Deadtime was a great horror short story, set in The Shadow Fabric mythos...." Read more

"This is another great short story. A good companion piece for the rest of the Shadow Fabric mythos created by the author...." Read more

"A genuinely creepy short story about one of my favorite themes in horror, the fine line between dreamtime and our waking lives...." Read more

"From what I've read, this story is a jumping off point. The ideas are there to create a solid mythos, they just need developing...." Read more

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Customers find the pacing of the book captivating, with one customer noting it's packed with grisly fun.

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"...I thought this one was well-written and packed a lot of grisly fun for such a short story. And the bonus short at the end was just as good...." Read more

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  • Regina P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great, unusual horror short story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2017
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    This is the first story I've read from Mark Cassell, but I am hooked. Ten Minutes till Deadtime was a great horror short story, set in The Shadow Fabric mythos. The plot was unusual, creepy, and interesting, and keeps you guessing until the very end. After reading this story, I will be reading The Shadow Fabric. Highly recommended!
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  • Mike Wolff
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another great story by Mark Cassell
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016
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    This is another great short story. A good companion piece for the rest of the Shadow Fabric mythos created by the author. I thought this one was well-written and packed a lot of grisly fun for such a short story. And the bonus short at the end was just as good. Well done.
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  • Darrell Grizzle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Creepy & Captivating
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2017
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    A genuinely creepy short story about one of my favorite themes in horror, the fine line between dreamtime and our waking lives. This story was my introduction to the author's Shadow Fabric Mythos, but I'll definitely be reading more in this series. Well-written and captivating.
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  • Elizabeth
    3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't tell you much.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2017
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    But then again, it is a small part of something bigger, it seems, so perhaps that can be forgiven. Though I would suggest reading a different book in the Shadow Fabric mythos first. It isn't bad for what it is, but I did feel like I was missing something, or that there should have been something more.
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  • Pat McDonald
    5.0 out of 5 stars I read it in the day time to be on the safe side!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017
    Don’t start reading any of Mark Cassell’s stories unless you have sufficient time or make sure the oven is turned down, a definite ‘I couldn’t put it down’ read. This is compelling reading with exquisite imagery and intriguing story lines. A dark supernatural theme where the main character is haunted by voices that compel him to write messages at the witching hour 03.33 a.m. The story is accompanied by a further equally intriguing piece and an extract from another of his books, a taster for The Shadow Fabric. I liked the style of this author; here is imagery that appeals to all the senses, sight, sound, smell I could almost taste the sulphur! I do love a writer who can write. Pat McDonald British Crime Author
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  • Thomas S. Gunther
    5.0 out of 5 stars That Kind of Story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2017
    Mark Cassell likes to lure you in, then clamp down on your hands and yank you into the well of his dark tales. I connect with his characters quickly, and just as quickly decide I never want to be in their shoes! "Ten Minutes Till Deadtime" is that kind of story.
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  • Tiffany Turner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice short story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2017
    This is a very interesting, quick read. It kept me guessing why the protagonist was waking at 3:33 every night until the very end. Very nice short story. Creepy.
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  • Karoline
    3.0 out of 5 stars A solid start
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2015
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    From what I've read, this story is a jumping off point. The ideas are there to create a solid mythos, they just need developing. I look forward to reading the next installment.
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  • Pat McDonald
    5.0 out of 5 stars I read it in the day time to be on the safe side!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2017
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    Don’t start reading any of Mark Cassell’s stories unless you have sufficient time or make sure the oven is turned down, a definite ‘I couldn’t put it down’ read. This is compelling reading with exquisite imagery and intriguing story lines. A dark supernatural theme where the main character is haunted by voices that compel him to write messages at the witching hour 03.33 a.m. The story is accompanied by a further equally intriguing piece and an extract from another of his books, a taster for The Shadow Fabric. I liked the style of this author; here is imagery that appeals to all the senses, sight, sound, smell I could almost taste the sulphur! I do love a writer who can write. Pat McDonald British Crime Author
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  • Mark Henson
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent horror story!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2017
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    Ten Minutes Till Deadtime, is an exciting story by the highly talented horror writer Mark Cassell, and takes place within the Shadow Fabric mythos universe. The tale begins with the main character Terry, constantly waking up to an alarm, that strangely keeps going off at 3.33 a.m. even though it was not set for this time. One particular morning, Terry wakes up to find a mysterious piece of paper in his hand which says “Release the Forgotten” and has no recollection of when he wrote this note? I strongly urge you to read this story for yourself; I highly enjoy Mark Cassell's style of horror writing and I am sure you will too. Additionally, there is a brilliant bonus story included which is also set within the Shadow Fabric mythos.
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  • B Thomson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2017
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    An amazing short story which kept me captivated throughout. Beautifully written and I can't wait to read more from the author.
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