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I miss you so much it’s ridiculous…. Don’t really know any other way to tell you… But then again, this isn’t really telling you, because you’ll probably never read this…

Day 10: Favorite reference to the world of Stephen King?
The Simpsons are definitely my favorite animated show. Homer is ridiculously hilarious. So it’s only right that they have this spot on the list.
Their “Treehouse of Horror” series’ have always been really funny to me and the episode which spoofs “The Shining” is nothing short of pure genius. The premise is that Homer has to house-sit for Mr. Burns for the weekend. But there is no beer and all of the televisions have been taken out of the house. Which naturally drives Homer INSANE!
If you haven’t seen this episode, look it up on youtube; it’s definitely worth it.

Day 9: Creepiest story you’ve read by Stephen King
I read “Cell” before I actually had a cell phone. And the further I made it through the book, I couldn’t help but ask myself the question “Who’s REALLY listening on the other end???”
Cell was more of a psychological thriller for me than it was pure horror. It really made travel inside my mind and wonder about the mysteriousness of cell phones. How they work - who operates them - and if they are always listening…. Even though they aren’t supposed to. This one definitely took me on a ride, and for a while I honestly did not want a cell phone.

Day 8: Least favorite character in a Stephen King story

Big Jim Rennie in “Under the Dome” is definitely my least favorite character. But I can’t deny how awesomely vile he is. He kills a pastor and the widow of the former police chief, but he is unflinching in his control over Chester’s Mill.

I think that’s why I dislike him so much. He lives through every page, solely for himself. If the town’s people suffer, he doesn’t care - as long as he is on the positive end of the spectrum. But then again, I guess that’s what makes him such a believable character.

2 years ago

Day 7: Least favorite story by Stephen King?
Don’t get me wrong. The Mist was definitely a good story, with a pretty wicked plot. But so far as my “All Time Stephen King List” goes, it’s not necessarily near the top.
Whenever I write, the ending is the most important part of any story. It’s what brings everything to an end. It’s meant to wrap up all the loose ends and potentially leave the reader wanting more.
But the ending of the Mist, is definitely what made me not like the story as much as I would have. It just seemed like it was missing something. Something that would bring me back for more.

2 years ago

Day 6: Favorite character in a Stephen King story

My favorite character, isn’t actually a human. Christine was purely awesome to me. Not only was she a car, but she was a car with a vengeance. The love that she had for Arnie was frighteningly amazing. And the way Stephen King brought her to life and personified her was nothing short of brilliant.

Day 3: Favorite Stephen King book

“Under the Dome” is definitely my favorite. The plot is so creepy because who’s to say it couldn’t actually happen: A small town in Main is closed off from the rest of the world by an invisible/impenetrable dome. Talk about feeling claustrophobic.

Even though the book is pretty huge, it’s definitely worth the time it takes to read it. The way that the characters interact with each other in light of the dome being in place is nothing short of intense.

2 years ago