Police officers Farnham and Vetter are working the night shift and are discussing the case of Doris Freeman, a young woman who came in to report the disappearance of her husband. Nearly hysterical, Doris’s story involves monsters and other supernatural incidents. Farnham dismisses the story as rubbish, but Vetter, who has worked in Crouch End for years, is not so sure.
Community Thoughts:
Posted By: Jw - 10/11/2009 - 10:42 AM EST
An incredibly creepy story, intensely atmospheric. One of the best!
Posted By: JCowles - 01/08/2009 - 4:19 PM EST
IMHO, this is the scariest text -- of any length -- that SK ever wrote. I have read it literally dozens of times, and I still cannot bring myself to read it alone (e.g., my wife working late) at night. JIM
Posted By: Rjt65 - 07/25/2008 - 12:47 PM EST
I used to travel a lot for work (mostly in The US) and would take some time when possible to drive and walk around new areas to get the feel and look of a place, culture, shops people food, etc. . Man, If I read this story the night before I probably would have curtailed these journeys some. A chilling tale , enjoyed it immensely.
