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Violence
A lot
Significant violence across the collection; some stories are extremely graphic
Language
A lot
King's strong adult language throughout
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult content in select stories
Substance Use
Barely any
Substance references throughout
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Psychologically dark throughout — the nightmares and dreamscapes of King's imagination
What this book is about
King's massive 1993 short story collection features twenty-three tales plus poems and a memoir essay. The range is enormous — from quiet ghost stories to visceral horror. Violence, strong language, and dark psychological content are consistent throughout. Adults only.
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Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Significant violence
Strong language
Graphic content in select stories
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