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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 9 MIN

The Backstory: The King of Horror – Stephen King’s Secret

from The Backstory with Patty Steele · host iHeartPodcasts

Stephen King had nothing when he was a kid . . no dad, no money . . but he did have a flashlight so he could read books under the covers. His passion turned into his own books and films like Carrie, The Shining, Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me, It, and The Long Walk. So, what was his secret?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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