How does Stephen King build suspense in his school shooter novel?

He uses details. Every creak of the floorboards in the room, every shadow in the corner can be a source of suspense. By describing these small things in a vivid way, he makes the reader feel as if they are in the room too and are on edge.

The character of 'It' itself is a great suspense - builder. Since 'It' can take different forms, the readers are always on edge, not knowing what form 'It' will take next. Also, the pacing of the story helps. There are slow, tense moments where the characters are just waiting for something to happen, and then sudden, terrifying events.

The way he describes the character's internal thoughts and fears is very effective. As she is alone, her mind starts to play tricks on her, and King details these mental processes. The reader is constantly on edge, wondering if she will give in to her panic or find a way out. Also, the slow - building events, like the approaching of something unknown in the dark, keep the reader guessing.

King is a master at creating suspense in Lisey's Story. He first sets up an ordinary - looking world with Lisey trying to move on after her husband's death. But then he starts to peel back the layers. The strange phone calls Lisey gets, the things she finds in the storage unit that don't quite make sense at first. He also plays with the readers' minds by making the line between reality and the supernatural blurry. We're not sure if what Lisey is experiencing is all in her head or if there are real threats out there. This ambiguity is a great tool for building suspense.

In 'Elevation' by Stephen King which has two stories, he creates suspense in multiple ways. One is by gradually revealing the reactions of the townspeople. As they start to notice the main character's odd transformation, their different responses add to the suspense. Also, the main character's own internal struggle with his condition makes us wonder how he will cope and what the final outcome will be for him.

He uses the unknown. The mist itself is a big mystery. We don't know what's in it at first, which creates immediate suspense. Also, the slow revelation of the creatures. He doesn't show all the terrifying things right away. Instead, he gives little hints and glimpses, like the tentacles at the beginning. This keeps the reader on edge, wondering what else is lurking.

Stephen King often plants little hints and foreshadowing throughout the story. These small clues make the reader aware that something bad is coming, but not exactly what it is. And he also plays with the readers' emotions. He might make us feel sympathy for a character and then put that character in a terrifying situation, which heightens the tension.

He uses foreshadowing. King drops little hints early in the story about what might come later. This makes the reader anticipate and be on guard for something bad or strange to happen.

I'm not sure specifically which 'Stephen King School Shooter Story' you're referring to. King has written many disturbing and thought - provoking stories, but without more context, it's hard to say exactly what this one is about.

Stephen King often uses the unknown to create suspense in his detective novels. He might introduce a mysterious character or a strange event at the start. For example, in 'The Outsider', the initial crime scene is so baffling that it immediately hooks the reader. It makes you wonder how on earth such a thing could have happened.