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From legendary storyteller Stephen King comes an extraordinary collection of twelve short stories, featuring many never-before-published works alongside some of his best. In the afterword, King states, “You like it darker? Fine, so do I,” setting the tone for these narratives that explore the darker aspects of life—both metaphorical and literal. For over fifty years, King has mastered the short story form, and these tales about fate, mortality, and the unpredictable folds of reality are as rich and engaging as his novels. King aims to evoke the exhilaration of escaping ordinary life, and readers will experience that thrill repeatedly. In "Two Talented Bastids," the secret behind the protagonists' skills is revealed. "Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream" portrays how a brief psychic insight disrupts many lives, particularly Danny's. "Rattlesnakes," a sequel to Cujo, follows a grieving widower who seeks solace in Florida but faces unexpected complications tied to an inheritance. "The Dreamers" features a Vietnam vet who discovers some mysteries of the universe are best left unexplored. "The Answer Man" questions whether foresight is a blessing or a curse, emphasizing that even a life filled with tragedy can hold meaning. King's ability to surprise and evoke both terror and solace remains unmatched, making each story a unique thrill.

Exploring the similarities between Portuguese and Romanian, this study focuses on the systems of forms of address within these two Romance languages, particularly their phonetic commonalities. It investigates whether these similarities extend to other linguistic levels and examines the translation challenges that arise from these forms of address. By analyzing the issues and proposing potential solutions, the work aims to deepen the understanding of language dynamics at the intersection of culture and translation.

Focusing on the linguistic distinctions between Spanish and Portuguese, this analysis explores their historical and geographical ties as Romance languages. It highlights their remarkable similarities during medieval times, particularly around the 13th century, when differences were minimal. The paper examines how these languages have evolved separately over time while still retaining evident similarities at various linguistic levels.

Focusing on university students, this study examines how teacher-student relationships and academic climate impact academic motivation. It highlights the growing issue of career anxiety among students and its effects on their motivation. The research identifies differences in these factors based on students' fields of study and explores the interplay between academic climate, teacher-student relationships, and motivation. Results indicate that both teacher-student relationships and academic climate are significant predictors of motivation, with career anxiety moderating these relationships.

The house looked right, felt right to Dr Louis Creed.Rambling, old, unsmart and comfortable. A place where the family could settle; the children grow and play and explore. The rolling hills and meadows of Maine seemed a world away from the fume-choked dangers of Chicago.Only the occasional big truck out on the two-lane highway, grinding up through the gears, hammering down the long gradients, growled out an intrusive threat.But behind the house and far away from the road: that was safe. Just a carefully cleared path up into the woods where generations of local children have processed with the solemn innocence of the young, taking with them their dear departed pets for burial.

'If you read only one novel this Summer, make it this one' (Daily Mail). THE OUTSIDER is a compelling and chilling suspense novel, which will delight all readers of King's crime thrillers, including the Hodges trilogy.