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In The Waiting Room, a man named Harold finds himself in darkness, wandering endlessly until he arrives at a strange waiting room. There, he joins others who have no idea why they’re there, only that a train is coming. One that’s either going up or down, and that they’ve already “paid for.”

A first-time Stephen King reader reflects on The Outsider with sarcasm, honesty, and a few regrets. From casually claiming him as a favorite author to finally diving into his work, this review explores pacing issues, character strengths, and whether King lived up to the hype.

Originally published in KAYTELL INK: THE ENCORE Welcome to The Storm, a piece of horror flash fiction that introduces the unsettling...