The plot of 'Misery' is centered around Paul Sheldon. Annie Wilkes holds him captive. She forces him to write a novel according to her wishes. Paul has to endure physical and mental pain. The story shows how a seemingly kind - hearted fan can turn into a terrifying captor, and it's full of suspense and horror elements that Stephen King is so good at creating.
In 'Misery', a writer named Paul Sheldon is rescued by his 'number one fan', Annie Wilkes, after a car accident. But Annie is deranged. When she discovers Paul has killed off her favorite character in his novels, she subjects him to all kinds of torture to make him write a new story bringing the character back. It's a harrowing tale of captivity and psychological abuse.
Well, 'Misery' is about this author Paul who ends up in a really bad situation. He's at the mercy of Annie. She's a huge fan but a very unhinged one. She basically imprisons him in her remote house. Paul has to write a new book for her while dealing with her mood swings and violent outbursts. It's a great exploration of the relationship between an artist and their over - obsessed fan, set in a very tense and often terrifying atmosphere.