Night Shift

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Published in 1978, this landmark collection compiles twenty of Stephen King’s earliest and most influential short stories, many originally printed in various men’s magazines during the 1970s. The anthology features iconic, foundational horror tales such as Jerusalem’s Lot, Graveyard Shift, The Mangler, The Boogeyman, and Children of the Corn, showcasing the author's ability to locate deep terror within ordinary, blue-collar American landscapes. Ranging from supernatural entities and industrial hauntings to psychological decay and apocalyptic plagues, these tight narratives prioritize immediate suspense and sharp, minimalist characterization. It functions as an essential historical showcase of the raw, visceral storytelling style that defined the beginning of King's literary career and shaped the modern horror genre. Show more