This collection brings together twenty-four stories by Stephen King, ranging from horror to fantasy to near-comedy. They include a revenge story about a man digging a trap for a Las Vegas mobster, a tale of a woman who ends up in a strange alternate version of a London suburb, a vampire thriller that follows a killer on the road, and stories about a fictional writer who meets his own character. King also adds notes about where each piece came from, and some pieces first appeared in magazines.
A good pick for readers who prefer King's short fiction to his novels and want variety. The stories can be read in any order, one at a time.
Balanced in tone; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Story Seeker. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1993
- Language
- EN
Quotes by Stephen King
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On Writing
The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.
The Body
