Thinner

In 'Thinner', Stephen King tells the story of Billy Halleck, a successful but overweight lawyer whose life unravels after he kills an old Romani woman in a car accident.

Despite being acquitted, Billy is cursed by the woman's father, leading to an uncontrollable and terrifying weight loss.

Desperate to lift the curse, Billy embarks on a perilous journey to confront the gypsies and restore his health.

The novel explores themes of guilt, responsibility, and the supernatural.