“At the same moment a cold chill traced a finger down the middle of my back. Sometimes things come back to you, that's all. Sometimes they come back.”

American novelist and short story writer of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Stephen King is best known for his horror fiction, which often explores psychological depth and darkly human themes. His prolific output includes iconic works like *Carrie*, *The Shining*, and *It*, blending supernatural terror with vivid character studies.