About this episode

This episode features a re-release of Stephen King's darkly humorous tale 'Battleground' about a hitman trapped in his home.

390 - A hitman is trapped in his own home with a mysterious package filled with . . . something . . . smaller and more deadly than ever imagined. Tuck in for Stephen King's inventive, darkly funny tale -- and don't forget to subscribe for hundreds of classic stories right here on FAST ASLEEP with GENA MARIE.

People in this episode

Host: Gena Marie

Topics covered

• storytelling
• horror
• suspense
• literature
• relaxation

Keywords

• Stephen King
• Battleground
• hitman
• storytelling
• dark humor
• relaxation
• podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Stephen King's "Battleground"

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