: 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
: A 108-year-old woman in Nebraska who serves as a beacon for the "good" survivors. She guides them to establish a democratic community in Boulder, Colorado. The Stand
: A highly contagious and nearly 100% fatal strain of influenza. : Also known as "The Dark Man" or
The story begins with a catastrophic lab accident at a government facility. The Stand