“The Reaper’s Image”
1969-04-00
short story
By Stephen King

Synopsis

Mr. Carlin shows his antique mirror to Mr. Spangler, who questions an odd black spot he sees on the mirror.

History

First publication: Startling Mystery Stories, Spring 1969

Review

This story reminds me of The Night Gallery tv series. Very short but well-written. You can see what will happen early on, but it is the journey that makes this enjoyable, not the reveal.


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We have the story in these editions:

Skeleton Crew, hardcover, G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1985-06-21