"You like it darker? Fine, so do I," writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that explore the shadowy corners of fate, mortality, and the unknown. A master of the short story for over half a century, King delivers tales that are as riveting and weighty in theme as his novels, each one offering thrills, surprises, and an exhilarating escape from the ordinary.

In "Two Talented Bastids," the long-hidden secret of two extraordinary men is finally revealed.
"Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream" follows a man whose brief psychic flash sets off a devastating chain of events.
"Rattlesnakes," a sequel to Cujo, sees a grieving widower inherit something far more sinister than he bargained for.
"The Dreamers" introduces a Vietnam vet who takes a mysterious job and discovers that some places are best left unexplored.
"The Answer Man" questions whether knowing the future is a gift or a curse, proving that even a life marked by tragedy can hold meaning.

With his unsurpassed ability to shock, awe, and unnerve, King once again proves why he remains the undisputed master of horror and suspense. Each story in You Like It Darker is a testament to his storytelling genius, guaranteed to leave readers haunted, exhilarated, and craving more.

You like it darker? You got it.