The Raft

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The Raft is a Stephen King short story first published in Gallery magazine in November 1982 and later collected in Skeleton Crew. The story follows four college students stranded on a raft in a remote lake after a mysterious, shape-shifting creature emerges from the water. Combining isolation, relentless suspense, and visceral horror, this unforgettable tale transforms a simple summer outing into a terrifying fight for survival.
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The Raft follows four college students who swim to a remote raft for one final summer adventure. Their fun turns to terror when a strange, living substance emerges from the lake and traps them. Isolated and helpless, they watch as the creature attacks one by one, transforming a carefree outing into a desperate struggle for survival. Blending claustrophobic tension, graphic horror, and relentless suspense, the story remains one of Stephen King’s most chilling and unforgettable tales.

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  1. Tense, horrifying, and unforgettable—survival horror distilled to terrifying perfection. [stephenking1sts.com]

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