: Noted by readers as one of King's most emotionally resonant and best-written non-horror stories.

The anthology serves as the inspiration for over a dozen films and television series, including Children of the Corn and Maximum Overdrive . :

: A chilling tale about a creature lurking in bedroom closets.

: A prequel of sorts to The Stand , detailing a world-ending viral pandemic.

: Explores a textile mill infested with mutated rats.