THE SHINING by Stephen King

The Shining is a definitive masterpiece of modern horror that chronicles the psychological and supernatural disintegration of the Torrance family. Seeking a fresh start and a secluded environment to focus on his writing, Jack Torrance accepts the position of off-season caretaker at the remote, snowbound Overlook Hotel. However, as the harsh winter isolates them from the rest of the world, the hotel’s malevolent history begins to exert a corrupting influence, preying on Jack's vulnerabilities and his fragile mental state.

At the center of the terror is five-year-old Danny Torrance, who possesses a powerful psychic ability known as "the shining." Danny is the first to perceive the sinister forces gathering within the hotel's walls, becoming the primary target for the entities that inhabit the Overlook. The novel is a harrowing descent into madness and isolation, masterfully blending domestic tragedy with relentless suspense. It remains a landmark work of fiction, exploring the terrifying intersection of human addiction and the supernatural.