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The Contract
When the deal of a lifetime is on the table, how much would you be willing to pay for everything you ever wanted?
Melvyn Briggs is a con man, a rip off artist who preys on the rich elderly in order to fleece them of their life savings. When his one big job goes wrong and Melvyn ends up on the run from a violent gangland boss, he finds himself in a coastal town hiding out and trying to figure out his next move. It is here that he stumbles on a pawn shop called Just the Ticket.
The store owner an old man named Muggles says he can help Melvyn get rid of all his problems if he is willing to pay the price.
As Melvyn falls into a deeper web of lies and deceit, he begins to learn that the town and Muggles share a horrifying secret and that if Melvyn wants to survive he will have to negotiate the deal of his life, on that will potentially have a cost far beyond any he could have ever imagined.
Melvyn Briggs is a con man, a rip off artist who preys on the rich elderly in order to fleece them of their life savings. When his one big job goes wrong and Melvyn ends up on the run from a violent gangland boss, he finds himself in a coastal town hiding out and trying to figure out his next move. It is here that he stumbles on a pawn shop called Just the Ticket.
The store owner an old man named Muggles says he can help Melvyn get rid of all his problems if he is willing to pay the price.
As Melvyn falls into a deeper web of lies and deceit, he begins to learn that the town and Muggles share a horrifying secret and that if Melvyn wants to survive he will have to negotiate the deal of his life, on that will potentially have a cost far beyond any he could have ever imagined.
- GenresHorror
67 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 6, 2016
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About the author
Michael Bray
149 books235 followersMichael Bray is a bestselling author/screenwriter of more than twelve novels and numerous short stories. Influenced from an early age by the suspense horror of authors such as Stephen King, Richard Laymon, Shaun Hutson, James Herbert & Brian Lumley, along with TV shows like Tales from the Crypt & The Twilight Zone, his work touches on the psychological side of horror, teasing the reader’s nerves and willing them to keep turning the pages. Several of his titles have been translated into multiple languages including a major bookstore distribution deal in Japan and his biggest selling title, Whisper, has, on numerous occasions topped the overall horror charts for Amazon titles in both the UK and US with thousands of copies sold.
His work has been featured in anthologies alongside such horror greats as Clive Barker, Adam Nevill, Shaun Hutson, Brian Lumley, Paul Tremblay, Ramsay Campbell, Ray Bradbury and many others and he continues to be an active and popular member of the horror/suspense genre.
A feature film written by Bray based on his co-written novel MONSTER starring Tracy Shaw (Coronation Street), Daniele Harold (East Enders) & Rod Glenn (American Assassin / World War Z) was shot in January 2018 whilst another of his titles, MEAT is currently with a leading Los Angeles based production company with a view to production in 2019.
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To discuss publication or television / movie rights to
any of my work, or for any other queries, please
contact me directly at darkcornersbook@gmail.com
His work has been featured in anthologies alongside such horror greats as Clive Barker, Adam Nevill, Shaun Hutson, Brian Lumley, Paul Tremblay, Ramsay Campbell, Ray Bradbury and many others and he continues to be an active and popular member of the horror/suspense genre.
A feature film written by Bray based on his co-written novel MONSTER starring Tracy Shaw (Coronation Street), Daniele Harold (East Enders) & Rod Glenn (American Assassin / World War Z) was shot in January 2018 whilst another of his titles, MEAT is currently with a leading Los Angeles based production company with a view to production in 2019.
My IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8960144/?r...
Where to find Michael Bray online
Official website: www.michaelbrayauthor.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/michaelbrayauthor
Twitter: www.twitter.com/michaelbrayauth
Instagram: www.instagram.com/michaelbrayauthor
Google +: www.plus.google.com/michaelbrayauthor
Where to find my books
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Michael-Bray/...
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Michael-Bray/e/...
To discuss publication or television / movie rights to
any of my work, or for any other queries, please
contact me directly at darkcornersbook@gmail.com
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
September 19, 2020
‘Just the Ticket’
A dark, creepy and sinister little tale that builds up in intensity until finally reaching a crescendo of truly earth shattering proportions.
Meet Melvin the con man - desperate, on the run from gangsters and with no place to turn. Hold on, I think that perhaps old Mr Muggles maybe able to help...but what would be the price, and consequences, for engaging his services?
Lots of great detail and very cleverly constructed, although it did feel a little dated and overly familiar at times. Rating: 3.8 stars.
A dark, creepy and sinister little tale that builds up in intensity until finally reaching a crescendo of truly earth shattering proportions.
Meet Melvin the con man - desperate, on the run from gangsters and with no place to turn. Hold on, I think that perhaps old Mr Muggles maybe able to help...but what would be the price, and consequences, for engaging his services?
Lots of great detail and very cleverly constructed, although it did feel a little dated and overly familiar at times. Rating: 3.8 stars.
June 11, 2017
Keep your lights on, when reading The Contract!!
An intense story about making a contract, that might cost you your soul! Michael Bray, will leave you cringing at signing any contract. Especially with a strange, scary old man! Fantastic story!!
An intense story about making a contract, that might cost you your soul! Michael Bray, will leave you cringing at signing any contract. Especially with a strange, scary old man! Fantastic story!!
May 16, 2017
Michael Bray's stories are always enjoyable, this wasn't amazingly written and had quite a few horror clichés but it was fun while it lasted.
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July 3, 2019I really enjoyed this one. It’s a quick read but there’s a ton of story packed in there. Reads like a great episode of Tales From The Crypt.
October 18, 2016
Wonderfully dark tale. Spooky and intense. One of the finest stories i've read in a while.
December 9, 2016
See my review on Amazon. A very enjoyable quick read,and super creepy. Loved it.
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