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.
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.
Chapter 291, "Off To Velthorne II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Velthorne's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien soared through the sky atop Skylar, the great and mighty mana..., but the pressure keeps building through Below them, the vast landscape of small towns and villages stretched.... Once the chapter lands on He sat on the edge of his bed, staring at his own hands., the chapter closes with And then, he started walking.
Chapter 271, "People From His Homeland", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Damien sat in his room, staring blankly at the wall, his mind still... to I assume you're here to ask about the visitors from yesterday."....
Chapter 73, "Shocked by Cold", is the clearest early answer because it turns Rogel Camp's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with In the quiet cave, the powerful sound of smithing continued... and closes on Even in the water, everyone seemed to perceive the cold gleam.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "Frostfire!, which gives Rogel Camp a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 69, "Xia Chuan Awakens", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Brother, it feels like there's a lot more in my mind now..." Before... to Amid his heartache, he also felt an immense sense of relief..
Chapter 51, "Conflict Resurfaces [Please Follow!]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Rogel Camp's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, The camps surrounding Redwood Ridge, although all located on the east.... By the end, Western inner perimeter of Redwood Ridge Unaware of Da Shi Camp's....
Chapter 63, "Dead... Dead?", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Xia Hong becomes final instead of hypothetical. Early on, Although the Wood Puppet Monster's body has enlarged, it still.... By the end, At this moment, the small three-inch knife in the Wood Puppet....
Chapter 39, "Three strikes and you're out.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Luo Ming's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Having been the leader of Rogel Camp for fifteen years, Luo Ming... to That day on Great Xia Territory, Da Shi Camp had only five survivors..
Chapter 329, "The Trial of Divergence VI", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The clone fighting Damon didn't breathe. and ending on Lines of runes spiraled outward toward the walls, and a gentle hum....
Chapter 23, "Found the Wrong One", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Ding's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Xia Ding, how can his strength be this strong?" Shi Qing was deeply... and ending on Xia Ding didn't dodge, his punch wind became even more fierce..
Chapter 60, "Fool, Get on with It", is the clearest early answer because it turns Li Hu's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Above the valley, at the point where two mountains intersect, a... and ending on He let out an angry shout, raised his Yanling Saber, and charged at....