One of the most popular is 'The Body'. It was later adapted into the movie 'Stand by Me'. It's a coming - of - age story with elements of mystery and danger as a group of boys go on a journey to find a dead body.
Well, 'The Body' is quite notable. It has a strong sense of coming - of - age. It's about a group of boys on a journey to see a dead body. It's filled with King's signature ability to create vivid characters and a sense of place.
One common theme is horror and the supernatural. For example, in 'The Mist', the appearance of the strange creatures from the mist is a supernatural element that creates horror. Another theme is the darkness within human nature. In 'Apt Pupil', we see the disturbing side of a young boy who becomes obsessed with a Nazi's past.
I think 'Survivor Type' is also very interesting. It's a rather dark and gory story about a man stranded on an island and what he has to do to survive. It really shows King's ability to explore the darker side of human nature.
Some of Stephen King's well - known novels include 'Carrie', 'The Shining', 'It'. 'Carrie' was his first published novel which tells the story of a girl with telekinetic powers who is bullied at school. 'The Shining' is a horror classic about a family in an isolated hotel with supernatural events. 'It' features a terrifying clown named Pennywise that haunts the town of Derry.
Well, one characteristic is that they often deal with the ordinary turned extraordinary. His short stories usually take common settings like small towns or normal families and then introduce elements of horror, the supernatural or the psychological thriller. For example, in 'The Mist', a simple trip to the supermarket becomes a fight for survival against otherworldly creatures in a mysterious mist.
A common characteristic is the unexpected twists. In 'The Man Who Loved Flowers', you think it's a simple love story at first, but then it takes a very dark turn. His stories also play with psychological fears. He can make you fear things like the dark, isolation, or the loss of sanity, as seen in various stories in the 'list of Stephen King short stories'.
I also like 'Children of the Corn'. It's a disturbing story about a small town ruled by a cult of children. The sense of dread and the mystery behind what has happened to the town's adults are really engaging.
Another famous short story is 'Children of the Corn'. It tells a creepy story about a town ruled by children who have some very disturbing beliefs and practices. It has been adapted into movies multiple times.
A lot. Many of his most famous works are horror. 'Cujo' is horror with a rabid dog. 'The Dark Half' is also horror - filled, dealing with a writer's darker side coming to life. And 'It' is a horror masterpiece with a shape - shifting monster. There are probably more than 50 horror stories in the list, but it's just a rough estimate.