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"Word Processor of the Gods" is a brief tale by American author Stephen King. It made its debut in the January 1983 issue of Playboy magazine under the title "The Word Processor." The story was subsequently included in King's 1985 short‑story collection Skeleton Crew, bringing it into broader circulation for fans of the author and readers of his anthology.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Stephen King
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