A captivating collection of four suspenseful novellas by Stephen King. First published in 1990, the book showcases King's versatility by blending psychological horror, supernatural fiction, science fiction, and mystery. Each novella presents ordinary people confronted with extraordinary and terrifying circumstances.

The collection includes:

• The Langoliers – A group of airline passengers awakens to find that everyone else on their flight has vanished. After landing, they discover they have entered a deserted version of reality where time itself has gone terribly wrong, and mysterious creatures known as the Langoliers are rapidly approaching.
• Secret Window, Secret Garden – A reclusive writer is stalked by a stranger who accuses him of plagiarism. As paranoia and obsession intensify, the line between reality and madness begins to blur. This novella inspired the 2004 film Secret Window.
• The Library Policeman – What begins as an overdue library book turns into a disturbing nightmare as a seemingly ordinary librarian reveals a terrifying connection to childhood trauma and supernatural evil.
• The Sun Dog – A young boy receives a mysterious instant camera that never takes normal photographs. Instead, each picture reveals a sinister black dog that appears to be drawing closer with every snapshot, threatening to cross into the real world.

Each story explores different fears—from isolation and fractured identity to repressed memories and supernatural terror—making Four Past Midnight one of King's most diverse and entertaining collections.