Books like Night Visions 5 by Stephen King
Night Visions 5, published under Stephen King's name, assembles a variety of American short stories that intersect horror, fantasy, and speculative fiction. The anthology showcases the genre's capacity to probe the uncanny.
Stories within the volume address themes ranging from supernatural terror to human vices such as alcoholism, reflecting a breadth of imaginative storytelling. Its collection format invites readers into diverse short narratives that challenge conventional genre boundaries.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Stephen King
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[1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL14916772W/Jerusalem's_Lot
[2]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL149153W/Quitters_Inc
[3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL81608W/Night_Shift
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