Jack Torrance, who was fired from his job at a school for alcoholism and violence, takes up a winter job as the caretaker of the Overlook Hotel. He, along with his wife and son, is left in charge of the hotel, which is closed off due to heavy snowfall. His son Danny possesses supernatural abilities, allowing him to see ghosts in the hotel that others can't see, and communicate with a black chef who shares the same abilities. However, Jack's personality changes drastically in the isolated and desolate environment, and he is gradually driven insane by the hotel's ghosts.
598.16 Million words | 2023-01-17 07:12Update
Year. Cold Mountain Penitentiary, a grim and killing place in Georgia, United States. There is a one-mile stretch of green land called 'the Green Mile'. However, its inhabitants are all death row prisoners, and at the other end of the green land is the electric chair for execution. Paul Edgecombe is the prison superintendent here, seemingly numb to the process of death row inmates walking the Green Mile and screaming in agony on the electric chair. Apart from Paul and his loving wife Jan, 'the Green Mile' is also occupied by the cruel deputy warden, Hal, the sadistic guard, Percy, the conscience-ridden guard, Harry, and his terminally ill wife, Melinda, Delacroix, who finds amusement in teasing guards and fellow inmates with his pet mouse, William, the serial killer, and guilt-ridden prisoner, Eduard, among others. Their interactions are filled with animosity and disdain. However, everything changes with the arrival of the mysterious John Coffey. Coffey has been sentenced to death for the murder of two young girls. He has a terrifying appearance and a large build, yet he is remarkably peaceful, sensitive, and silent. Occasionally, he even acts like a child. At the same time, he seems to possess an indescribable mysterious power that instinctively engenders trust. This leaves Paul questioning whether Coffey is truly guilty of his crimes... True love cannot replace the program, and Coffey must eventually walk the Green Mile. In the moment when this seemingly crude man is about to face death, the people on the Green Mile experience significant transformations in their own lives in ways they never expected.
598.71 Million words | 2021-06-27 17:41Update
A timeless masterpiece by the king of thriller novels, Stephen King. A perfect blend of innocence and terror. Written for every adult who was once a child. Childhood holds its sweet mysteries, confirming the reality of death and defining courage and love. Looking forward requires looking back, as every life emulates eternity, like a revolving wheel.
599.06 Million words | 2020-12-20 11:17Update
The United States secretly researches a new influenza for military purposes, codenamed Project Blue. However, the new flu virus leaks and causes over 90% of the population in the US to die. The survivors divide into two factions, receiving visions in their dreams. The evil side follows Randall Forge, a dark man, to Las Vegas in the west. The other side seeks the spokesperson of God, Abigail Mother, in the east. Randall and his followers gather forces and resources in the west, while Nick, Lou, Fran, Larry, and Stewart settle in Boulder under the guidance of Abigail Mother. They realize that Randall will eventually attack with force, so they form a committee to build a fortified city and send spies to the west. Randall strikes first, deceiving the people in the east to plant bombs that kill Nick and others. Before dying, Abigail Mother instructs Stewart, Larry, Glenn, and Lou to go west. During the journey, Stewart injures his foot and is forced to stay behind, while the other three continue towards Las Vegas. When they reach Las Vegas, they find themselves helpless against Randall, until one of Randall's henchmen, Trashcan Man, brings an atomic bomb, destroying the entire city. Only Stewart manages to return to Boulder.
598.58 Million words | 2022-04-28 18:17Update
Mike Enslin saw Olin, the manager of the Dolphin Hotel, sitting in a thick chair in the lobby while still inside the revolving door. Mike felt a sinking feeling. If only I had brought my lawyer with me, he thought. Oh well, it's too late now. Even if Olin had decided to set up obstacles and find ways to prevent Mike from entering the room, it wouldn't be a big deal. There's always a way to deal with him.
595.46 Million words | 2021-12-18 14:47Update
Roland continues his journey to find the Dark Tower. Along the way, he is attacked by various mysterious creatures and brings back a New York junkie named Eddie Dean to his world, becoming friends. They travel together and encounter an African-American woman with autism named Odetta Holmes, as well as Odetta's evil alter ego Detta Walker. The four of them travel together, and Odetta and Detta gradually merge into a new person called Susannah, who marries Eddie.
262.00 Million words | 2023-04-10 22:05Update
"Song of Susannah" is the sixth installment of "The Dark Tower" series, serving as a prelude to the final act. Various forces converge, with old mysteries remaining unsolved while new ones arise. Susannah's body is kidnapped by the demon-mother Mia, who intends to give birth to her child with the aid of the evil Crimson King - a child that would bring destruction to all worlds. Time is running out as Father Callahan, Jake, and Oy track the trail of Susannah and Mia to Manhattan, while Roland and Eddie venture to Maine in the year 1977 to find the bookstore owner, Calvin Tower. Stephen King himself makes an appearance in this book... The conclusion of the sixth installment leaves behind the biggest mystery in Stephen King's writing career!
580.42 Million words | 2021-02-17 23:10Update
Deep within a secluded forest in Maine, there lies a burial ground of the Micmac tribe. Ancient and mysterious legends have been passed down through generations, whispering of man-eating spirits and a power to bring back the dead. Children bury their ill-fated pets there, hoping for their return... Behind the home of Dr. Clyde, there is a path that leads up the mountainside into the dark woods, and delves into an evil legend. The neighbors, eager to help this new family, hesitate to speak but repeatedly warn: watch over your children, be wary of your cat. Yet, the cat still meets a suspicious demise. Persuaded by the neighbors, Clyde reluctantly buried it in that graveyard. The ancient legend resurrects once more when, one night, the cat returns covered in filth and emanating an evil aura. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes: Clyde's son meets a fatal accident, pushing the family's mental defenses to collapse. The demons of the past are ruthlessly awakened. Influenced by the malevolent power, an unthinkable and beyond human tragedy unfolds deep within the enigmatic forest...
254.44 Million words | 2022-06-01 02:32Update
From the physical reality to the imaginary world of the mind... From the illusory realm of the mind to the real world... From the primordial five elements... to the ancient world... Infinite gods and demons; gods and demons striving for enlightenment, shaping the destiny of all living beings and enlightening countless souls... Who comes first, who is the leader?... It all started as a purely technological world. Until a laboratory sought to open a dimensional wormhole... The art style of the real world suddenly shifted in another direction... This taught humanity a lesson... Curiosity and desire can be the staircase to human progress! But there is also a saying... No action, no death! Curiosity, sometimes more than just killing the cat, it can be a harbinger of doom that plunges all of humanity into despair... Group number: .
263.77 Million words | 2021-01-15 02:16Update
In the midst of internal turmoil, Roland's father sends him and his best friend Cuthbert, along with Alan, to the seaside town of Hambury under false identities to protect them. The three young boys soon realize that a great conspiracy is brewing in Hambury, even more dangerous than the situation in their home territory. On their first night in Hambury, Roland falls in love at first sight with Susan, a sixteen-year-old blonde girl. However, Susan has just made a terrible decision to save her family, which means she and Roland can no longer be together. The two young individuals find themselves torn between their intense emotions and the harsh reality that their love will put them in the most perilous situations...
444.93 Million words | 2020-07-16 11:43Update
"The Dark Tower" series is Stephen King's most famous novel, and it took him more than thirty years to complete this epic fantasy masterpiece. According to Stephen King, he decided to write this longest popular novel in history after being inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings". This series, which combines elements of legend, western stories, and fantasy, has been popular among numerous readers. During his lengthy creative process, many readers have been tirelessly discussing the unfathomable plot in the book, and passionate "Dark Tower" fans have written letters pleading for him to reveal the truth, with some even claiming that they may not live long enough to witness the publication of the final book in the series, attempting to persuade Stephen King to disclose the ending in advance.
431.97 Million words | 2021-04-02 08:04Update
Stephen King is the most widely read, highly acclaimed, and famous American novelist in the world today. His name is almost known to everyone in the United States and Europe. Each of King's novels sells more than one million copies, and he dominates seven out of the top twenty-five best-selling books in the United States in the 1980s. Since the 1980s to the 1990s, his novels have consistently topped the annual bestseller lists in the United States. His novels have been adapted into movies and TV shows, making them highly sought-after in Hollywood. When Stephen King's novels entered the Chinese book market, they immediately caused a sensation. In the new millennium, we recommend Stephen King's representative works to readers. For readers who seek novelty, curiosity, and pleasure, Stephen King's devilish fingers lightly flick, causing all tightly stretched heartstrings to tremble, leaving you breathless.
435.82 Million words | 2021-05-30 00:55Update
For over thirty years, fans of Stephen King in the United States have eagerly awaited the conclusion to Roland's pilgrimage to the hidden secrets of the Dark Tower. After almost three years of anticipation, Chinese readers are finally about to receive the long-awaited and slightly fearful grand finale. Mia gives birth to Mordred, the only child of the Crimson King, a personified spider with numerous connections to Roland, and immediately drains her own life force. The members of the Ka-Tet reunite on different battlefields and embark on their journey once again. After experiencing countless dangers and heart-wrenching farewells, they find themselves on the doorstep of the Dark Tower. However, Roland knows that it is in immediate danger! The threat from the Breakers with their supernatural powers still looms, and the rapidly growing Mordred relentlessly pursues them. No one knows what the outcome will be, not even Stephen King himself. In 1999, in the state of Maine, the great writer had a near-death experience when he was almost hit by a car while out for a walk. It was Jack who saved his life, and this incident gave Stephen King a new lease on writing. Thus, Roland watches as the Dark Tower grows closer and closer. Along the way, he rescues Patrick, who has been held captive by vampires. Patrick possesses incredible artistic abilities, with his drawings magically coming to life. At the end of the world, amidst fields of crimson roses, the longed-for Dark Tower stands tall. But the Crimson King guards it, personifying hell itself. Can Roland defeat this embodiment of evil? And what lies behind the door he has sought his whole life at the top of the Dark Tower?
402.01 Million words | 2021-12-31 20:21Update
Jesse and her husband Gerard go on a vacation to a country villa in Mark Lake. In a wild sex game, Gerard meets his demise while Jesse is handcuffed naked to the bedside and unable to move. Faced with the horrifying sight of Gerard's body being torn apart by wild dogs, Jesse endures and waits in helpless terror. The nightmares of the past and the cruelty of the present torment her body and soul...
594.02 Million words | 2020-08-21 23:01Update
I think in my lifetime, there was only one case that I, Dr. Watson, managed to solve in front of my legendary friend, Sherlock Holmes. It has been a blink of an eye and I am now well into my nineties, with a severely declining memory. However, this particular case is something I will never forget. I must write it down as soon as possible. It won't embarrass Holmes anymore, as he has been lying in his grave for many years.
217.20 Million words | 2020-08-02 05:11Update
In the dimly lit study, a sudden ring of the telephone on the desk signaled an imminent and terrifying change in my life. I am not a fortune teller, nor do I read celestial signs. In my eyes, the lines on my palms are completely powerless to reveal my future. I am not like the gypsies who can decipher fate from the patterns in wet tea leaves. My father's illness has reached a critical stage, and as I sat by his bedside last night, wiping the sweat from his brow, I knew that he may not hold on for much longer...
583.99 Million words | 2022-08-19 23:55Update
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Modern esports sweetness: A lazy veteran rogue team captain and a shy rookie team member with strong exterior but soft interior. Both main and supporting characters have no prototypes. AWM: The most powerful and hardest-to-obtain sniper rifle in PUBG game. Its ultimate dream is to be found in an airdrop. It has high damage and can knock enemies down with a single headshot regardless of any headgear. The only drawback is its rarity, making it extremely difficult to obtain, relying solely on luck. You're my AWM means: You're the one I can encounter but cannot seek. Recommend CP Qian He's modern sweet novel - 'Mr. Dior' column. Seeking adoption from all book lovers. If you think 'AWM [PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds]' is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in QQ groups and Weibo! Latest chapters of AWM [PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds], no pop-up windows, full text reading. If you think 'AWM [PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds]' is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in QQ groups and Weibo!
569.17 Million words | 2022-11-13 08:58Update
This story tells the tale of how an immortal being should live a correct and positive life in modern human society, guided by the core values of socialism. It aims to provide insights and inspiration for other immortals, individuals with special abilities, practitioners of cultivation, extraterrestrials, and non-human creatures to participate in the construction of a stable and harmonious society. QQ Group of the work: Full, (Full) (Empty) This book V group: (Full), Fan Value W.
371.59 Million words | 2020-10-25 19:37Update
After the death of Wang Mang, he transformed into a python and underwent frenzied evolution! With the help of his family, his size continued to grow, from a few meters to tens of meters, and eventually over a hundred meters! From Burmese pythons to Titan pythons, and then to deep-sea pythons! When Wang Mang reached a volume of over a hundred meters, a catastrophic change struck the Earth...
419.91 Million words | 2022-08-22 15:32Update
"Mr. Chen, your order of one hundred buckets of fried chicken has arrived." "Mr. Chen, your order of one hundred roast ducks has arrived." "Mr. Chen, your order of ten thousand tons of pork has arrived." Known as the Void Emperor, Chen Luo, with his unparalleled ability to survive and make tough decisions, outlasted all survivors and left only monsters in a world with no humans. Chen Luo, who no longer finds life meaningful, buried himself in a pit. Not because he couldn't survive, but because he didn't want to live anymore. When he woke up, Chen Luo was astonished to find himself reborn one month before the apocalypse, and his acquired ability to create a special space followed him. Without hesitation, he began stockpiling ten billion supplies. Why stockpile so much? Chen Luo replied that this time he wanted to change the game and build his own gathering place, becoming the boss of his own game and see if he could complete this apocalypse.
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