Legendary horror author Stephen King appeared on a talk show where he surprised fans by revealing his personal top five favourite stories that he’s written himself. Known for a career that spans decades and includes more than 60 novels and 200 short stories, narrowing it down couldn’t have been easy.

But the “King of Horror” gave a glimpse into the works that have stuck with him the most, from grotesque survival tales to deeply personal novels, and even his latest hit. Here’s a…