"Alone. Yes, that's the key word, the most awful word in the English tongue. Murder doesn't hold a candle to it and hell is only a poor synonym."

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Source: Stephen King (2008). “'Salem's Lot”, p.315, Anchor

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Stephen King is a renowned author known for his mastery of horror fiction, with notable works like 'The Shining' and 'It' that explore the complexities of fear.

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