The novel 'If It Bleeds' was published, which includes four novellas. Even in his later years, King still captivates audiences with his brand of suspenseful and supernatural storytelling.

King’s novel 'The Outsider' was published, showing his continued success in the literary world. The novel was praised for its compelling narrative and complex characters.

King launched the novel 'Joyland', which would be especially noted for its deviation from his usual horror genre, exploring a crime thriller based in an amusement park.

Stephen King was awarded the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, recognizing his lifetime of work and his contributions to literature.

Stephen King was seriously injured when he was struck by a minivan while walking near his home in Maine. This incident significantly impacted his life and work.

The novel 'It', one of King's most enduring and popular novels, was published. It tells the story of seven children terrorized by a malevolent entity that exploits the fears of its victims to disguise itself while hunting its prey.

The novel 'Firestarter' was published, becoming another notable work of King. This novel centers around a young girl with pyrokinesis and a secret government agency known as The Shop.

Stephen King published 'The Shining', which later became an iconic horror novel and was adapted into a film directed by Stanley Kubrick, further solidifying King's reputation.

The novel 'Carrie' was accepted by publishing house Doubleday, and the sale marked Stephen King's entry into professional writing, revolutionizing the horror genre.