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Violence
A lot
Violence across multiple stories including murder, supernatural death, and implied gore
Language
A lot
Strong language throughout several stories; profanity is common in King's voice
Sexual Content
Some
Adult sexuality referenced in some stories; one more explicit passage
Substance Use
Some
Alcohol and drug use in multiple stories as character trait and plot element
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Psychological horror, dread, cosmic evil, death as constant presence across all twelve tales
What this book is about
Stephen King's 2024 short story collection gathers twelve tales spanning supernatural horror, crime, and the quiet dread of everyday life. Stories include a man who makes a deal at a cosmic crossroads, a child with terrible visions, and a retired detective confronting a killer from his past. King at his most economical and most unnerving.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
graphic horror violence
strong language throughout
disturbing supernatural imagery
death as recurring theme
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