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The Raft 4/5 - now this is what I’m looking for in a King story. This was ooey, gooey, fantastic! And some moment had me laughing out loud.

Word Processor of the Gods 4/5 - Another great story with a sweet ending.

The Wedding Gig 1.5/5 - didn’t care for this one too much. It’s just kind of there, with no impact and forgettable.

Paranoid: A Chant 2.5/5 - I don’t think I’ve read a story in this structure before and I appreciated it and the paranoia was well visualized.

The Jaunt 2/5 - didn’t keep me fully engaged, and I found parts of it a little boring. That said, I appreciated the story’s structure, especially the slow, deliberate approach of the Jaunt attendants toward the main family while the backstory was unfolding—it created a subtle sense of unease. Although the pacing didn’t always hold my attention, the ending stood out and ultimately made the story more memorable

Mrs. Todd’s Shortcut 2.5/5 - it was interesting but very middle of the road.

The Monkey 3/5 - I liked this a lot better than the film, but it still didn’t full resonate with me.

Cain Rose Up 3.5/5 - this was very dark and left quite the impression.

The Mist 4/5 - a wonderful lovecraftian tale.