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A Bite Out of Time -
A short story (20 pages). A gripping rock-n-roll vampire tale with a time travel twist, set primarily in the 1960s by Gary Val Tenuta, author of The Ezekiel Code (also available on Kindle).
First published September 7, 2009
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Gary Val Tenuta
17 books33 followersHaving had a life long interest in paranormal phenomena, esoteric lore, the supernatural, occult and ancient mysteries and basically anything that could be squeezed into those categories, it should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me that these same elements would become the fodder for my novels and short stories. I grew up devouring Poe, Lovecraft and Roald Dahl and those writers definitely had a huge influence on me. I wonder if they realize what they've done? Maybe I should dig out my old 1920s-era Ouija board and let them know. Nah. Probably not a good idea.
I'm a book cover designer as well as an author with a degree in Social Psychology. My professional writing career began as a contributing writer for Fate Magazine in the 1990s. One of my feature articles about the mystery of the alleged secret military group known as Majestic-12 resulted in requests to appear on radio programs across the U.S. and Canada.
I'm thrilled that my most recent novel, a supernatural crime chiller entitled Ash: Return Of The Beast (Kindle & paperback) is receiving excellent reviews and has been compared to the likes of Straub, Koontz, Stephen King, Dan Brown and Dennis Lehane. Seriously? Well, at least according to the reviews. So I mean, you know... far be it for me to argue. LOL
The first four novellas and novelettes in my series of "Twisted Tales From The Files Of The Second Chance Limousine Service" are available individually on Kindle (99¢) or in a single volume entitled "Wanna Take a Ride?" also on Kindle ($2.99). The titles of those stories are "A Bite Out Of Time", "1st Avenue Annie", "Atonement" and "The Good Librarian". A fifth in the series ("The Prank") was released in June, 2014 on Kindle (99¢). Check out the trailer: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/6788... A 6th addition to the series is expected to be released in August, 2012.
I live with my big black cat, Bear, in a cozy condo in the Pacific Northwest where, when I'm not writing, or designing book covers for other authors, I may very well be watching America's Got Talent or The Voice or reruns of Seinfeld or I might just be relaxing out on the patio, grooving to the mellow sax-jazz stylings of Stanley Turrentine. Then again, you never know. I could be listening to Dwight Yoakum singing about "Guitars and Cadillacs and Loud, Loud Music". Either way, it's all good.
I'm a book cover designer as well as an author with a degree in Social Psychology. My professional writing career began as a contributing writer for Fate Magazine in the 1990s. One of my feature articles about the mystery of the alleged secret military group known as Majestic-12 resulted in requests to appear on radio programs across the U.S. and Canada.
I'm thrilled that my most recent novel, a supernatural crime chiller entitled Ash: Return Of The Beast (Kindle & paperback) is receiving excellent reviews and has been compared to the likes of Straub, Koontz, Stephen King, Dan Brown and Dennis Lehane. Seriously? Well, at least according to the reviews. So I mean, you know... far be it for me to argue. LOL
The first four novellas and novelettes in my series of "Twisted Tales From The Files Of The Second Chance Limousine Service" are available individually on Kindle (99¢) or in a single volume entitled "Wanna Take a Ride?" also on Kindle ($2.99). The titles of those stories are "A Bite Out Of Time", "1st Avenue Annie", "Atonement" and "The Good Librarian". A fifth in the series ("The Prank") was released in June, 2014 on Kindle (99¢). Check out the trailer: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/6788... A 6th addition to the series is expected to be released in August, 2012.
I live with my big black cat, Bear, in a cozy condo in the Pacific Northwest where, when I'm not writing, or designing book covers for other authors, I may very well be watching America's Got Talent or The Voice or reruns of Seinfeld or I might just be relaxing out on the patio, grooving to the mellow sax-jazz stylings of Stanley Turrentine. Then again, you never know. I could be listening to Dwight Yoakum singing about "Guitars and Cadillacs and Loud, Loud Music". Either way, it's all good.
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October 27, 2010
A lively short with a superb twist!
This is a fun, sexy, entertaining short story brimming with danger as the main character enters the night-time predatory world of vampires and experiences the high cost of the vampire life - the years that go on and the loneliness and isolation that ensues.
My favorite aspect of the story is the limousine service. I don't want to say too much and give away the story, but what a cool, slick concept it is. It really got me thinking if such a thing existed, what if anything, would I want to do with it? Does fate exist? Are certain outcomes inescapable? I love stories that have a powerful hook like that, that get you looking inwards, imagining possibilities for your own life. Clever storytelling!
At the end of the story is an introduction to the author's novel The Ezekiel Code - which is truly an unforgettable read. I loved it.
For a mere $0.99, A Bite Out of Time provides you with more than a bite of great entertainment. I'd read a longer version of it in a heartbeat.
Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands
This is a fun, sexy, entertaining short story brimming with danger as the main character enters the night-time predatory world of vampires and experiences the high cost of the vampire life - the years that go on and the loneliness and isolation that ensues.
My favorite aspect of the story is the limousine service. I don't want to say too much and give away the story, but what a cool, slick concept it is. It really got me thinking if such a thing existed, what if anything, would I want to do with it? Does fate exist? Are certain outcomes inescapable? I love stories that have a powerful hook like that, that get you looking inwards, imagining possibilities for your own life. Clever storytelling!
At the end of the story is an introduction to the author's novel The Ezekiel Code - which is truly an unforgettable read. I loved it.
For a mere $0.99, A Bite Out of Time provides you with more than a bite of great entertainment. I'd read a longer version of it in a heartbeat.
Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands
March 31, 2013
Review of A Bite Out of Time by Gary Val Tenuta
5 stars
“A Bite Out of Time” is an exceptionally Twilight Zone-ish story in which everything you don’t expect to happen does—but more importantly, what you couldn’t possibly expect, comes to pass. Like the author’s story “Atonement,” “A Bite Out of Time” is a “Twisted Tale from the Files of the Second Chance Limousine Service.” Oh, boy—Second Chance Limo is definitely something else, and distinctly as it title promises and promulgates: “Second Chance.” Second Chance for what, you ask? Well, in the case of rock musician Vince, it’s New Year’s Eve 1968 turning into New Year’s Day 1969—and he’s very much missing girlfriend Randessa, a Peace Corps volunteer, until a hot young woman approaches him—and bites his neck. A century later, Vince will encounter the Second Chance Limousine Service—and this time around, everything’s going to change for him—yet again.
5 stars
“A Bite Out of Time” is an exceptionally Twilight Zone-ish story in which everything you don’t expect to happen does—but more importantly, what you couldn’t possibly expect, comes to pass. Like the author’s story “Atonement,” “A Bite Out of Time” is a “Twisted Tale from the Files of the Second Chance Limousine Service.” Oh, boy—Second Chance Limo is definitely something else, and distinctly as it title promises and promulgates: “Second Chance.” Second Chance for what, you ask? Well, in the case of rock musician Vince, it’s New Year’s Eve 1968 turning into New Year’s Day 1969—and he’s very much missing girlfriend Randessa, a Peace Corps volunteer, until a hot young woman approaches him—and bites his neck. A century later, Vince will encounter the Second Chance Limousine Service—and this time around, everything’s going to change for him—yet again.
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