Sure. 'The Mist' is somewhat of a hidden gem in his sci - fi works. It's about a strange mist that envelops a town, and within the mist are all kinds of terrifying creatures. Another one is 'The Dark Tower' series, which has elements of sci - fi. It's a complex story that follows the journey of the Gunslinger across different worlds and dimensions.
Sure. 'Cell' is a lesser known King novel. It's set in a world where a mysterious signal sent via cell phones turns people into zombie - like creatures. It's a fast - paced horror story with King's unique take on the apocalypse theme.
One lesser known Stephen King novel is 'The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon'. It tells the story of a young girl lost in the woods and her psychological journey while relying on the thought of baseball player Tom Gordon for strength.
There's also 'Harrison Bergeron'. It presents a dystopian future where everyone is made equal through handicaps. It's a thought - provoking story that makes you consider the concept of equality in a whole new light. It shows how far society could potentially go in the name of equality, and the consequences that might come with it.
Another is 'I Am the Doorway'. It involves an astronaut who comes back from space with some very strange and disturbing changes. It's a short but intense read that showcases King's ability to blend science fiction with horror elements.
Sure. 'The Shining' is a very well - known one. It's about a family who becomes the caretakers of an isolated hotel and the terrifying things that start to happen there. Another is 'It', which features a shape - shifting evil entity that preys on children in a small town. And 'Carrie' is also famous. It tells the story of a high - school girl with telekinetic powers who is bullied and then takes revenge.
A really good Stephen King sci - fi story is 'Under the Dome'. It presents a situation where a small town is suddenly cut off from the rest of the world by an invisible dome. It delves into how the people in the town react and survive in this isolated, almost alien - like environment. There are also elements of power struggles and the mystery of what the dome actually is, making it a captivating read.
Sure. 'Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption' is a great short story. It later became the basis for the famous movie 'The Shawshank Redemption'. It tells the story of Andy Dufresne's time in prison in a very engaging way. Also, 'Apt Pupil' is quite interesting. It delves into the dark relationship between a young boy and an old Nazi.
There are quite a few. For example, 'The Country of the Blind' by H.G. Wells. In this story, a man stumbles upon a community of the blind and has to deal with their different way of life. 'The Rocking - Horse Winner' by D.H. Lawrence is also lesser - known but great. It tells the story of a boy who tries to gain his mother's love through winning bets on horse races by mysteriously predicting the winners. And 'The Boarded Window' by Ambrose Bierce, a spooky short story with a lot of atmosphere.
There's 'The Stand'. This epic tale is about a post - apocalyptic world after a deadly virus wipes out most of the population. 'Cujo' is another one. It's about a rabid dog that terrorizes a family. And 'Firestarter' which features a girl with pyrokinetic abilities being chased by a secret government agency.
Another great one is 'The Outsider'. In this story, a boy is brutally murdered and all the evidence points to a local baseball coach. However, as the story unfolds, there are strange and supernatural elements that come into play, blurring the lines between the possible and the impossible in crime investigations.