The Bazaar of Bad Dreams

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A master storyteller at his best, O. Henry Prize winner Stephen King presents a generous collection of stories, including several brand-new ones, along with autobiographical insights on their creation. Since his first collection, Nightshift, published thirty-five years ago, King has captivated readers with his short fiction. This new collection features recent, previously unpublished stories, each introduced with reflections on their origins and his motivations. The narratives explore thrilling connections, delving into themes of morality, the afterlife, guilt, and the desire to alter past mistakes. "Afterlife" tells of a man who, after dying of colon cancer, relives his life, repeating his errors. Many stories feature characters at life's end, confronting their past misdeeds. Others explore the discovery of supernatural powers, such as a columnist who kills through obituaries in "Obits," and an old judge in "The Dune," who as a boy encountered names in the sand of those who would die in freak accidents. In "Morality," King examines how a marriage unravels after a couple enters what appears to be a winning devil's pact. Eerie and compelling, these stories are one of King's finest gifts to his readers—"I made them especially for you," he says. "Feel free to examine them, but please be careful. The best of them have teeth."