Thinner

A chilling horror novel by Stephen King, originally published under his pseudonym Richard Bachman. The story follows Billy Halleck, a successful but obese lawyer whose comfortable life is turned upside down after he accidentally kills an elderly Romani woman in a traffic accident.

Using his influence, Billy avoids prison, believing the matter is settled. However, the woman's father places a mysterious curse upon him with a single word: "Thinner." Soon, Billy begins losing weight at an alarming and unstoppable rate. No matter how much he eats, his body continues to waste away.

Desperate to break the curse, Billy embarks on a dangerous journey into the world of the Romani family he wronged. As his condition worsens, he must confront the consequences of privilege, guilt, and moral corruption before the curse consumes him completely.

Blending supernatural horror with psychological suspense and dark satire, Thinner is a tense, fast-moving novel that explores justice, revenge, prejudice, and personal responsibility.