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The Seal Book. Once again the keeper of the book has opened the ponderous door to the secret vault wherein is kept the great sealed book in which is recorded all the secrets and mysteries of mankind through the ages. Here are tales of every kind, tales of murder, of madness, of dark deeds, strange and terrible beyond all belief. Keeper of the book, I would know what tale we tell this time. Open the great book and let us read. Slowly the great book opens. One by one the keepe…

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Synopsis

In the eerie atmosphere of The Sealed Book, the episode Time on My Hands introduces us to Joe Martin, a man who has hit rock bottom. The story begins in a state penitentiary, where Joe pleads with Father Dolan about the dire implications of a deal he has made. He reflects on a fateful night when he was cold, wet, and desperate for money, leading him to a pawn shop where he encounters Mr. Benedict.

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The Sealed Book, Episode 24

Time on My Hands

Sunday, November 4, 1945 · 30:00

The Sealed Book, Episode 24

Time on My Hands

Sunday, November 4, 1945 · 30:00

Summary

A desperate man named Joe Martin sells five years of his life for money, only to realize the grave consequences of his decision. As his time runs out, he grapples with the reality of his choices.

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