Battleground

Battleground is a classic Stephen King short story, first published in Cavalier Magazine in September 1972 and later collected in Night Shift. The story follows professional hitman Renshaw, whose routine assassination job leads to an extraordinary battle against living toy soldiers. Blending suspense, dark humor, and inventive horror, this memorable tale showcases King’s early storytelling brilliance and remains a standout entry in his acclaimed short-fiction career.