King's signature writing style is on full display here, weaving a narrative that's both engaging and unsettling. His ability to craft relatable characters and tap into the human psyche is, as always, impressive. The themes of isolation, regret, and redemption are classic King territory, and he handles them with ease.

During his morning routine, Brad notices a foul smell in the apartment building. The doorman mentions that exterminators are coming to investigate what they suspect is a dead rat in a neighboring unit. The Reality: