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You Like It Darker

by Stephen King
512 pages 2024 Horror, Short Stories, Thriller 🌶️ Clean Standalone
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The Vibe

Twelve new stories from the King. A man who can undo murders. A woman trapped in a self-driving car. A dark fairy tale about a town's secret. From quiet dread to full-throttle horror, King at 76 proves he's still the master — these stories rank among his best work in decades.

Mood Meter

Romance
1/10
Fantasy / Magic
3/10
Pacing
7/10
Darkness
8/10
Humor
3/10
Angst
5/10

Mood Tags

DarkVariedMasterfulCreepy

Trope Tags

Short Story CollectionSupernaturalEveryday HorrorKing Universe

Spice Check

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Clean — horror, not romance.

Content Heads-Up

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Ending: Varied
Pacing: Varies

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Dark Varied Masterful Creepy

Tropes: Short Story Collection Supernatural Everyday Horror King Universe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to know other King books?

Some stories reference the King universe but all work standalone.

Is it as good as Night Shift?

Many reviewers rank it alongside his best collections.

Are all stories horror?

Mix — some supernatural horror, some quiet literary dread, some crime.

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