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: 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 story begins with a catastrophic lab accident at a government facility.

[Scheduled] The Stand by Stephen King, Chapters 45-47 : r/bookclub The Stand

: A highly contagious and nearly 100% fatal strain of influenza.

: 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 the survivors wander, they are drawn by dreams toward one of two figures who represent the cosmic struggle between good and evil:

: Within weeks, civilization crumbles as the military fails to contain the spread. [Scheduled] The Stand by Stephen King, Chapters 45-47

The narrative follows a sprawling ensemble, each making a personal "stand":