A classic book from the post-apocalyptic genre served as the inspiration behind one of Stephen King 's best novels. Surprisingly, the book that inspired the King of Horror also has a one-season TV adaptation, which premiered in December 2024. Unfortunately, it remains underappreciated and deserves a lot more attention.

Stephen King has written a long line of original horror books that are often picked up for television and movie adaptations. However, like all storytellers, the King of Horror also often borrows from other influential literary works. For instance, horror authors like Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft have always been key sources of inspiration for many tropes and character beats in Stephen King's books .

Similarly, another author, who played a crucial role in defini

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