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Past midnight, time becomes a fragile concept, bending and snapping, often distorting reality. In these four chilling novellas, readers explore the unsettling moments when the boundary between reality and unreality shatters. Each tale offers shocking revelations, perfect for both longtime fans and newcomers. In "The Langoliers," a red-eye flight from L.A. to Boston results in only eleven survivors landing in an eerily empty world, where something sinister awaits. "Secret Window, Secret Garden" follows writer Mort Rainey, who, after a painful divorce, encounters a mysterious figure named John Shooter, bringing chaos to his isolated life. "The Library Policeman" takes place in Junction City, Iowa, where small businessman Sam Peebles grapples with his sanity while confronting hidden truths that could save him. Finally, in "The Sun Dog," fifteen-year-old Kevin Delevan discovers that a Polaroid photograph holds supernatural implications, while Old Pop Merrill seeks profit from a dangerous creature that defies existence. With insightful introductions and notes, the author reflects on the origins of these stories, crafted from a vivid imagination. Ultimately, these narratives will keep readers awake long into the dark hours past midnight.