Gwendy's Button Box

Includes bonus story "The Music Room"

By: Stephen King, Richard Chizmar

Narrated by: Maggie Siff

Stephen King teams up with long-time friend and award-winning author Richard Chizmar for the first time in this original, chilling novella that revisits the mysterious town of Castle Rock.

There are three ways up to Castle View from the town of Castle Rock: Route 117, Pleasant Road, and the Suicide Stairs. Every day in the summer of 1974, twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson has taken the stairs, which are held by strong—if time-rusted—iron bolts and zig-zag up the precarious cliffside.

Then one day when Gwendy gets to the top of Castle View, after catching her breath and hearing the shouts of kids on the playground below, a stranger calls to her. There on a bench in the shade sits a man in black jeans, a black coat, and a white shirt unbuttoned at the top. On his head is a small, neat black hat. The time will come when Gwendy has nightmares about that hat…

The little town of Castle Rock, Maine has witnessed some strange events and unusual visitors over the years, but there is one story that has never been told—until now.

Surprised

No crazy climax, jump out surprised or horror here, interesting, makes you think type of story. Very short but I don't feel it would have added anything to the story for it to be longer. A lot of people feel this story falls short and after reading the reviews I wasn't expecting much. I was very intrigued and pleasantly surprised however. I would recommend it but don't go in expecting typical Stephan King work.

Palaver...

Was excited to see this pop up under King! I enjoyed the whole Monkey Paw vibe. I do wish it was longer so that we had more back story from Ferris to David to Olivia. I know it was a quite burn bit I liked the character buildup - hence the want for more development. I did love the idea if The Suicide Stairs.

short story with a kick

this is my first short story read from Stephen King. I thoroughly enjoyed it lots of drama things happen quickly story shaped up very fast and a very good ending.

Loved this short story!!

Also LOVED the Music Room! Wish that one was a novella as well! Absolutely loved Maggie Siff reading this! Overall Stephen King is awesome! Happy I'm starting to read some of his works that I would of normally read! Also....LOVE Castle Rock 😝😝

Loved it!

Another great story from the King! This was my introduction to Chizmar and I cannot wait to read some of his work.