Carrie

by Stephen King · 1974

Carrie, Stephen King's debut novel first published in 1974, tells the story of Carrie White, an unpopular high‑school girl tormented by peers and a fanatically religious mother. Possessing telekinetic powers, she endures relentless bullying until a cruel prank at the senior prom triggers a terrifying, vengeful rampage. The novel launched King's career and remains a seminal work of horror, blending teenage angst, supernatural terror, and social commentary.