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Name: Riding the Bullet
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: Stephen King

In the Stephen King short story "Riding the Bullet," college student Alan Parker receives a shocking call: his mother has suffered a stroke and is hospitalized in Lewiston. With no car of his own, he is forced to hitch a ride from the University of Maine campus. A mysterious stranger offers him a drive, but the offer comes with a perplexing no‑win choice. As Alan contemplates the unexpected demand, the narrative delves into themes of desperation, fate, and moral ambiguity. The piece, part of King’s collection *Everything’s Eventual: 14 Dark Tales*, blends everyday crisis with the uncanny, inviting readers into a tense, decision‑laden moment that turns a routine trip into a chilling ordeal.

First publish date: May 1, 2002

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Stephen King

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