Needful Things
Book • 1900
In 'Needful Things', Stephen King tells the story of Leland Gaunt, a charming and mysterious shop owner who opens an antique store called 'Needful Things' in the small town of Castle Rock, Maine.
Gaunt sells items that are perfectly suited to each customer's desires, but he demands not only a monetary payment but also a 'favor' – usually a prank played on another resident.
These pranks escalate into violence and chaos, revealing Gaunt's true nature as a malevolent force manipulating the townspeople.
The novel explores themes of temptation, revenge, and the darker aspects of human nature as the residents of Castle Rock are drawn into Gaunt's web of deceit and destruction.
Gaunt sells items that are perfectly suited to each customer's desires, but he demands not only a monetary payment but also a 'favor' – usually a prank played on another resident.
These pranks escalate into violence and chaos, revealing Gaunt's true nature as a malevolent force manipulating the townspeople.
The novel explores themes of temptation, revenge, and the darker aspects of human nature as the residents of Castle Rock are drawn into Gaunt's web of deceit and destruction.
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Mentioned by Alex as another example of King's works that are set in a small town and involve antiques with a dark twist.
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