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“Night Shift” is a collection of short stories by Stephen King, originally published in 1978. The book features a diverse array of horror and supernatural tales, showcasing King’s early storytelling prowess. Some of the notable stories included in “Night Shift” are:
1. **Jerusalem’s Lot:** A prequel to King’s earlier novel, “Salem’s Lot,” this story is presented as a series of letters and journal entries chronicling mysterious events in the town of Jerusalem’s Lot.
2. **Graveyard Shift:** A tale of workers cleaning up a rat-infested textile mill, only to encounter something much more horrifying in the depths of the building.
3. **Night Surf:** Set in a world ravaged by a deadly pandemic, survivors must cope with the aftermath of a superflu that has wiped out much of the population.
4. **The Mangler:** A laundry machine becomes possessed and develops a taste for human blood in this macabre tale.
5. **The Boogeyman:** A psychological horror story about a man who believes that a supernatural entity is responsible for the deaths of his children.
6. **Children of the Corn:** The story of a couple who stumble upon a rural town where the children have committed unspeakable acts in the name of a mysterious deity called “He Who Walks Behind the Rows.”
“Night Shift” showcases King’s ability to create suspense and horror in various settings, from the mundane to the supernatural. It’s considered a significant work in his early career and a must-read for fans of horror fiction.
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