Everything's Eventual

Stephen King returns with a collection of dark tales that explore encounters with the dead, near-death experiences, and the mundane dread of daily life. This volume marks his first such compilation in nine years, featuring three never-before-printed stories alongside four pieces previously published in The New Yorker. The book contains fourteen distinct narratives, ranging from the supernatural to the psychological. Readers will find titles such as Autopsy Room Four, which deals with hospital horror, and 1408, a tale of a haunted hotel room. Other notable entries include The Man in the Black Suit, Riding the Bullet, and Luckey Quarter. The collection also includes Lunch at the Gotham Cafe and That Feeling, You Can Only Say What It Is in French, showing King’s range across different genres and tones. The stories draw on American horror traditions and supernatural fiction. This book suits fans of Stephen King’s established style who enjoy short-form horror and gothic elements. It may not appeal to readers seeking long novels or non-fiction. The table of contents lists specific tales like In the Deathroom and The Little Sisters of Eluria, offering a varied experience within the 459-page volume published by Scribner Book Company.