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“The Turbulence Expert” 2/5- It was ok. I wanted more out of this story. Not much really going on
Read 11/27/25-11/28/25

“Two Talented Bastids” King uses this story to show how important art can be even if its creator never reaches fame. He uses an unreliable narrator to shape a view that every man and woman longs to be chosen for their art and very few ever are. He addresses luck and talent and hard work. At the center of all of that it focuses on being a good person and that there is no shame in wanting what you may never have.

"You Like It Darker" Stories 3/12

“Laurie” 5/5- Stephen King is a character author. He just does it so well. I feel like I give everything I read five stars but this story had everything I loved and nothing I didn’t. It’s a great little love letter to dogs.
Read 12/15/24

“You Like It Darker” Stories 2/12

“The Fifth Step” 5/5- classic twist ending. Told so much story in so few pages.
Read 9/21/24

“On Slide Inn Road” 4/5- classic horror tale here. Real characters and real suspense. King leaves just enough unsaid.
Read 9/28/24

I think I always need a little King in my life but when I’m not reading one of his novels I suppose I’ll read one of his short stories.

Stories read from “You Like It Darker”: 1/12

“The Fifth Step”