The novel revolves around a schoolteacher who awakens from a coma with the extraordinary ability to see into the past and future of individuals he touches, a power that comes with heavy burdens and moral dilemmas. As he grapples with his newfound gift, he becomes increasingly disturbed by a vision involving an ambitious and dangerous politician. The teacher must decide whether to take drastic action to prevent the apocalyptic future he foresees, questioning the ethics of fate and free will, and whether it is ever justifiable to take one life to save many.

The novella follows four young friends in a small town in Maine who embark on a quest to find the body of a missing boy. Set in the 1960s, the story is a coming-of-age tale that explores themes of friendship, mortality, and the loss of innocence. As the boys journey through the woods, encountering various obstacles and reflecting on their personal struggles and fears, they confront the harsh realities of the adult world and the inevitability of change. The narrative delves deep into the characters' psyches, revealing their innermost thoughts and the bonds that tie them together, while also painting a poignant picture of childhood's end.

This novel revolves around a once-friendly Saint Bernard that contracts rabies and becomes a terrifying force in a small American town. The story focuses on the dog's descent into madness and the impact on the people around him, particularly a mother and her young son who become trapped by the rabid dog. As the situation escalates, the characters are forced to confront their deepest fears and fight for survival. The narrative explores themes of love, fear, and the unpredictability of violence in everyday life, all while delivering suspenseful and heart-wrenching moments.