'The Dark Tower' series can also be considered epic. It combines elements of western, fantasy, and horror. The journey of Roland across different worlds in search of the Dark Tower is filled with countless adventures, making it an epic saga.
Stephen King's epic novels have had a huge influence. For example, his use of vivid and often grotesque imagery in books like 'Pet Sematary' has inspired many horror writers to be more daring in their descriptions. His ability to create complex, multi - dimensional characters in his epic tales has also set a standard for character development in modern literature.
Another well - known one is 'It'. This novel features a shape - shifting evil entity that often takes the form of a clown named Pennywise. It preys on the children of Derry, Maine, over the years.
One of his first novels is 'Carrie'. It's a story about a high - school girl with telekinetic powers who is bullied at school and at home. Another early novel is 'Salem's Lot', which is a horror story centered around a small town that becomes infested with vampires.
One of Stephen King's classic novels is 'Salem's Lot'. It's a vampire story set in a small town, creating a really spooky atmosphere. 'Cujo' is another, about a rabid dog that terrorizes a mother and her son. Also, 'Firestarter' is a classic, about a young girl with the ability to start fires with her mind.
One of his bestseller novels is 'The Shining'. It tells the story of a family in an isolated hotel during the winter, with the father gradually being driven mad by the hotel's supernatural forces. Another is 'It', which features a terrifying clown named Pennywise that preys on the children of a small town. 'Misery' is also very popular, where a writer is held captive by his so - called 'number one fan'.
One of his dystopian works is 'The Stand'. It depicts a post - apocalyptic world after a deadly plague wipes out most of humanity. Another is 'Cell', which shows a world gone mad after a strange signal transmitted through cell phones turns people into violent killers.
Some of his bestseller novels include 'The Shining'. It's a horror classic about a family in an isolated hotel where strange and terrifying things happen. The atmosphere is so well - created that it makes the readers feel as if they are in that haunted hotel themselves.
Another short novel by Stephen King is 'Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption'. This story, set in a prison, has been highly regarded and was adapted into the well - known movie 'The Shawshank Redemption'. The story is concise yet powerfully tells the tale of hope and friendship within the prison walls.
Gripping, Thrilling, Haunting.
Some popular ones are 'The Shining'. It's a horror classic about a family in an isolated hotel with a haunted past. Another is 'It', which features the terrifying Pennywise the Dancing Clown preying on children in the town of Derry. 'Carrie' is also well - known, telling the story of a bullied girl with telekinetic powers.