Stephen King: the Horror Writer of All Time
Stephen King is an American author known for his excellent horror, supernatural, and mysterious writings. His works have been adapted as a lot of movies and television series. It is his genius horror writing that he’s known as the “king of horror.” Having got numerous prizes for his works, he receives appreciation for keeping up the good work. Stephen King kick-started his career through his short story, “The Glass Floor.”
About Stephen King
Born: September 21, 1947; U.S
Occupation: Author
King’s estimated net worth is around $400 Million.
• Carrie was the first novel published by Stephen King, which never made it to the publisher.
• Stephen King started writing his short stories at a tender age of just 16.
• King uses authors as characters or includes mention of fictional books in his stories.
• King collaborated with Michael Jackson, writing the script for Jackson’s Ghosts music video.
Famous Works of Stephen King
It is said that Stephens’s main storyline is based on the dark side of human nature. Many of his works create a place in movies. Below are some famous works of Stephen King, which you must read once in your lifetime:
Carrie
Carrie is the first published work of the author. The story is about a girl named Carrie, who seems to be normal. She gets bullied by her mother and cruel kids in school. But she has some supernatural powers that only those people who mistreat her know about.
Rose Madder
The story is about a woman who wants to run away from her psychopath and violent husband. But the only problem is that her husband is a cop and can locate the people quickly.
The Long Walk
A competition named The Long Walk is held in the world in which 100 teenage boys participate in the walking competition. The game is not that easy. The boys have to maintain their minimum speed throughout the competition. The contest only ends when one walker has been eliminated for violating rules or dropped dead.
Desperation
The novel has two stories with identical characters who face different circumstances. At the center of stories is a demonic entity named Tak, who inflicts terror in the universe.
Pet Sematary
The story starts with a happy family in a small town. Everything is going well until one day, a heavy dose of tragedy and paranormal activities takes place in their life. The novel is best known for its scary content.
Lisey’s Story
The story is about a woman named Lisey Pulitzer, whose husband is dead for two years. The ghost of her husband haunts her. She reveals some documents and some secrets of her husband.
Misery
The famous writer Paul Sheldon got into a car accident and was injured. He was taken by one of his biggest and craziest fans. Here the story begins with scary and obsessed incidents.
