Man with a Belly

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Man with a Belly is a Stephen King short story first published in Cavalier magazine in December 1978. This rare, uncollected tale follows a hitman assigned to “take care of” a mobster’s wife. As tensions rise and hidden motives emerge, the story blends crime, suspense, and dark humor, leading to an unpredictable and intriguing conclusion.
Although the story has remained uncollected for decades, it was announced in 2021 as part of Killer Crimes, an anthology edited by Richard Chizmar and Brian James Freeman, where it appears in the book’s table of contents as “Man With A Belly” by Stephen King. However, as of today, the anthology’s publication date is still listed simply as Forthcoming on the publisher’s website, and the volume has not yet received a final release date.

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Man with a Belly follows a professional hitman assigned to deal with Norma, the wife of a powerful mobster. Expecting a routine job, he instead becomes entangled in a situation filled with deception, unexpected motives, and shifting loyalties. As Norma’s true intentions emerge, the assignment grows increasingly complicated, leading to a suspenseful and unpredictable conclusion.

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New York, New York

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December 1978

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First appearance of the story. Remained uncollected for decades. Announced for inclusion in the forthcoming anthology Killer Crimes, edited by Richard Chizmar and Brian James Freeman, but historically considered an uncollected Stephen King story.

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