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The Shining
Stephen King · Horror
70 Pulse Score
Based on recommendations from independent creators
psychological thrillerhaunted settinghigh stakes survival
supernatural horrorpsychological thriller
🌶️🌶️Mild — romantic tension, kissing, nothing explicit
#7 This Month · #22 All Time
About this book
Jack Torrance’s new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he’ll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote . . . and more sinister. And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/92991/the-shining-by-stephen-king/
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