The narrative follows a sprawling ensemble, each making a personal "stand":
: Also known as "The Dark Man" or "The Walkin' Dude," he is a demonic entity gathering forces in Las Vegas. He rules through fear, attracting those with darker impulses or a desire for rigid order. Key Characters The Stand
: A handful of people prove immune, forced to navigate a silent, body-strewn landscape. A House Divided The narrative follows a sprawling ensemble, each making
: Within weeks, civilization crumbles as the military fails to contain the spread. The narrative follows a sprawling ensemble
[Scheduled] The Stand by Stephen King, Chapters 45-47 : r/bookclub
As the survivors wander, they are drawn by dreams toward one of two figures who represent the cosmic struggle between good and evil: