Four After Midnight – Stephen King

Description

“Four Past Midnight” is a collection of four short novels by Stephen King, a blend of horror and suspense that explores the unknown and the everyday. Each story has its own unique flavor, but all immerse you in situations that turn terrifying in unexpected ways.

• The LangoliersA group of airplane passengers realize they're the only ones in the world... a world that's slowly being erased. It's a claustrophobic science fiction horror story that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
• Secret window, secret gardenA successful writer is stalked by a mysterious man who accuses him of plagiarism. This story delves into paranoia and madness, disturbingly blurring the line between reality and fiction.
• The library policeA young boy discovers that a horrible creature lives in his town's library, devouring books... and the children who don't return them on time. It's a dark tale that touches on childhood terror and responsibility in a macabre way.
• The Polaroid DogA man discovers an old camera that only takes pictures of a demonic dog that grows closer with each frame. This is a supernatural horror story that plays with inevitability and the fear of what's coming.

Overall, this collection is an excellent example of King's mastery of building suspense and terror from simple premises to chilling conclusions. If you like variety and stories that make you think "what if...", this is a must-read.