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“Man has come to dominate the planet thanks to two essential traits. One is intelligence. The other has been the absolute willingness to kill anyone and anything that gets in his way.”

Quote by Stephen King

Book:Cell: A Novel

Work

In this chilling tale, a virus spreads rapidly, transforming infected individuals into violent, zombie-like creatures. The story follows a group of survivors as they navigate a world turned upside down by the outbreak. 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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