In ""Salem’s Lot,"" Stephen King’s horror novel, the residents of a small town in Maine are haunted by dark forces after a mysterious vampire, Kurt Barlow, arrives. As the town’s inhabitants begin to succumb to his sinister influence, a group of unlikely heroes must band together to stop the vampire’s spread before it’s too late. Through his vivid storytelling and complex characters, King weaves a chilling tale of fear, corruption, and the battle between good and evil. ""Salem’s Lot"" remains a classic of vampire fiction, capturing King’s ability to create tense, atmospheric horror.