One of his short stories from 1980 might be 'The Mist'. It's a great story that creates a sense of claustrophobia and horror as a group of people are trapped in a supermarket by a mysterious mist filled with terrifying creatures. It was later made into a movie which also became quite popular.
I'm not sure exactly which all short stories he specifically wrote in 1980. But Stephen King is known for his ability to tap into our deepest fears. His stories often deal with the unknown and the supernatural. It could be that some of those 1980 stories had elements of his common themes like small - town horrors or psychological terrors.
Another possible short story from 1980 could be related to his exploration of the human psyche under extreme conditions. Stephen King has a way of making ordinary situations turn into nightmares. Maybe there were stories about family relationships gone wrong due to some external or internal horror factor. His works from that time might have also played with the idea of how fear can change people's behaviors and relationships.
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