The Shining (novel)

*The Shining* is a psychological horror novel by Stephen King about Jack Torrance, a writer with a troubled past, who takes a job as a winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel. As winter isolates them, Jack’s mental state deteriorates under the hotel’s eerie influence, especially his young son Danny, who possesses "the shining"—a psychic ability. The hotel’s sinister past and supernatural forces threaten the family’s safety, leading to terrifying events. The story explores themes of madness, isolation, and the destructive nature of alcoholism, culminating in a chilling struggle for survival.