🩸 Horror Fiction

Fate

✍️ Mark Randall, II Farias
Reader Score
4.4
(1 review)
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A thriller about a man stealing a magical object with deadly consequences.

The protagonist faces escalating danger after removing a prophetic artifact from the dream world. Each attempt to alter fate worsens the results, creating a cycle of violence. The seeress holds key information but acts with hidden motives. Nathan must confront the true nature of the force he disturbed before the glass breaks and disaster strikes.

Key Themes
stolen crystal ball prophetic visions seeress agenda
Literary Context

This 2016 release from Createspace Independent Publishing Platform fits within the modern independent horror market. It draws on the tradition of cursed objects and dream-reality blurring common in contemporary supernatural fiction.

Difficulty
● Easy
Recommended For Fans Of
Dean Koontz · Stephen King · Clive Barker · Poppy Z. Brite
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2016 📖 346 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781522817376

📝 Description: Fate

Mark Randall, II Farias presents a supernatural narrative centered on Nathan Conrad. The plot begins when Nathan steals a seeress' crystal ball from his dream and brings it into reality. This act triggers immediate visions within the glass. He witnesses macabre images and grizzly deaths of both strangers and loved ones. Determined to prevent these tragedies, he intervenes in each predicted event. However, every intervention leads to a more severe outcome for the saved individual. A crack forms along the crystal ball, threatening to shatter it completely. Nathan seeks out the original seeress to understand the truth. She reveals her own agenda, suggesting she is hiding details about the force at work. The story examines whether Nathan can stop this power or if he will release ultimate Hell on Earth. This book suits readers who enjoy fast-paced supernatural thrillers involving cursed objects and moral dilemmas. It may not appeal to those preferring slow-burn gothic atmospheres or purely historical horror settings. The narrative relies on the immediate consequences of stealing magical artifacts rather than ancient lore.

💎 Our verdict on Fate

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Horror Reads editorial team
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This narrative delivers a gripping supernatural thriller centered on Nathan Conrad’s desperate struggle against an inescapable curse. Farias excels at building tension through the immediate, visceral consequences of stealing a prophetic artifact. The cycle of intervention and worsened outcomes creates a compelling sense of dread, keeping readers hooked on whether Nathan can break the pattern before total disaster strikes. The inclusion of a seeress with hidden motives adds necessary complexity to what could otherwise be a simple chase plot. The tone is urgent and macabre, focusing on grizzly deaths and moral decay rather than atmospheric gothic elements. It best suits fans of quick-paced horror who enjoy cursed objects and high-stakes dilemmas, though those preferring slow-burn or historical settings may find it lacking in depth.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking fast-paced supernatural thrillers will find this narrative engaging due to its relentless pacing and immediate stakes. The story offers a compelling moral dilemma for those who enjoy protagonists forced into impossible choices where every attempt to fix a problem creates worse outcomes. Fans of cursed object tropes will appreciate the escalation of danger as the protagonist intervenes in predicted tragedies, only to see them worsen. Those interested in psychological tension arising from hidden motives and mysterious forces will find the seeress's agenda intriguing. The book provides a visceral experience of escalating violence and disaster, appealing to audiences who prefer action-driven plots over slow-burn atmospheres or purely historical settings.

⭐ Reader reviews

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This narrative delivers a gripping supernatural thriller centered on Nathan Conrad’s desperate struggle against an inescapable curse. Farias excels at building tension through the immediate, visceral consequences of stealing a prophetic artifact. The cycle of intervention and worsened outcomes creates a compelling sense of dread, keeping readers hooked on whether Nathan can break the pattern before total disaster strikes. The inclusion of a seeress with hidden motives adds necessary complexity to what could otherwise be a simple chase plot. The tone is urgent and macabre, focusing on grizzly deaths and moral decay rather than atmospheric gothic elements. It best suits fans of quick-paced horror who enjoy cursed objects and high-stakes dilemmas, though those preferring slow-burn or historical settings may find it lacking in depth.

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