The Shining

Author: Stephen King

First Published: 1977

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Summary:
Jack Torrance, a struggling writer and recovering alcoholic, accepts a job as the winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, a luxurious but isolated resort in Colorado. He brings his wife Wendy and son Danny, who possesses a psychic ability called "the shining", allowing him to see past and future events. As winter sets in, Jack’s mental state deteriorates due to the hotel’s dark supernatural influence. The spirits of the Overlook manipulate him, leading him to try to murder his own family. Danny, with his psychic abilities, must find a way to escape before the hotel consumes them all. The novel is a chilling exploration of psychological horror, addiction, and the impact of isolation.