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“I've given up thinking - it keeps getting me into trouble.”

Quote by Stephen King

Book:Nightmares & Dreamscapes

Work

Nightmares & Dreamscapes

This book features a variety of tales that explore the dark and surreal aspects of the human psyche, blending elements of horror and the supernatural with elements of fantasy and the bizarre. more

Author

Stephen King, born on September 21, 1947, is a renowned American author. His works primarily focus on horror, fantasy, and science fiction, and have won him a wide audience. King has received numerous literary awards in the United States, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award and the World Fantasy Award. more

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