Read the original stories which were adapted into the celebrated films STAND BY ME, APT PUPIL and THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION.

In this classic collection of four novellas by Stephen King, the grand master takes you on irresistible journeys into the far reaches of horror, heartache and hope.

Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is the story of two men convicted of murder - one guilty, one innocent - who form the perfect partnership as they dream up a scheme to escape from prison.

In Apt Pupil a golden schoolboy entices an old man with a past to join in a dreadful union.

The Body sees four young boys venture into the woods and find life, death . . . and the end of innocence.

The Breathing Method is the tale of a doctor who goes to his club and discovers a woman determined to give birth - no matter what.

Part of The ultimate storyteller collection:

Step into the imagination of one of the greatest writers of our time with this beautifully presented Hodder & Stoughton edition celebrating Stephen King as The Ultimate Storyteller. Renowned for his unmatched ability to blend suspense, emotion, and unforgettable characters, King delivers a reading experience that lingers long after the final page.