Castle Rock Shorts
Description: Castle Rock (sometimes referred to as the Rock) is a fictional town appearing in Stephen King's fictional Maine topography, providing the setting for a number of his novels, novellas, and short stories. Castle Rock first appeared in King's 1979 novel The Dead Zone and has since been referred to or used as the primary setting in many other works by King.
Description: Castle Rock (sometimes referred to as the Rock) is a fictional town appearing in Stephen King's fictional Maine topography, providing the setting for a number of his novels, novellas, and short stories. Castle Rock first appeared in King's 1979 novel The Dead Zone and has since been referred to or used as the primary setting in many other works by King. As a native of Durham, Maine, King was inspired by his hometown when creating Castle Rock. The town name is taken from the fictional mountain fort in William Golding's 1954 novel Lord of the Flies. Other notable fictional towns that King has used as the central setting in more than one work include Derry and Jerusalem's Lot.
Description: Stand by Me is a 1986 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Rob Reiner and starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell. The film, whose plot is based on Stephen King's novella The Body (1982) and title is derived from Ben E. King's eponymous song, which plays over the ending credits, tells the story of four boys in a small town in Oregon who go on a hike to find the dead body of a missing child.
Description: Castle Rock is a scenic city in Douglas County, nestled between Denver and Colorado Springs. Founded in 1874 and named after the prominent butte that overlooks the town, it developed around rhyolite quarries and a key railway depot, becoming the county seat that same year. A perfect keepsake or gift for those who appreciate Colorado’s rich heritage and natural beauty.
Description: A monochrome emblem featuring three green pine trees at the top. Below the trees, the text "CASTLE ROCK OREGON" is prominently displayed, with "Population 1,281" to the right. At the bottom center, three stylized green figures representing people walking are shown above the word "OREGON". The entire design is enclosed within a green outline.
Description: A circular emblem featuring a detailed black and white scene of a train bridge spanning a valley. Silhouetted figures stand on the bridge, overlooking a winding train track through a forest with distant rock formations. The outer ring displays 'CASTLE ROCK' at the top and 'OREGON 1986' at the bottom.
Description: A dark, vintage-style sign depicts a forest scene with three pine trees and silhouettes of hikers in the foreground. The text "Welcom CASTLE ROCK OREGON" is prominently displayed. The population is listed as 1,261. The sign is supported by wooden posts and decorative scrollwork.
Description: A circular emblem with a black and cream color scheme. It features a viaduct with four figures walking on it, surrounded by trees and mountains. The text 'CASTLE ROCK' arches across the top, and 'OREGON 1986' arches across the bottom. Two small stars are placed on the left and right sides.
Description: Castle Rock (sometimes referred to as the Rock) is a fictional town appearing in Stephen King's fictional Maine topography, providing the setting for a number of his novels, novellas, and short stories. Castle Rock first appeared in King's 1979 novel The Dead Zone and has since been referred to or used as the primary setting in many other works by King.
Description: A sign-like composition with a dark background. The top features a row of green pine trees. Below that, the text 'Welcome CASTLE ROCK' is prominent, with '1,261' to the right. A line of green figures representing people walking is centered below the main text. At the bottom, the text 'OREGON' is displayed.
Description: A circular retro-style emblem featuring a landscape with a train on a bridge, people walking across it, trees, mountains, and clouds. The outer ring contains the text 'CASTLE ROCK' at the top and 'OREGON 1986' at the bottom, separated by stars. The style is monochrome with textured detailing.
Description: Jerusalem's Lot, Maine (often shortened to 'Salem's Lot or just the Lot) is a fictional town and a part of writer Stephen King's fictional Maine topography. 'Salem's Lot has served as the setting for a number of his novels, novellas, and short stories. It first appeared in King's 1975 novel 'Salem's Lot, and has reappeared as late as his 2019 novel The Institute (see list below). The town is described as being located in Cumberland County, between (or including parts of) the towns of Falmouth, Windham, and Cumberland, near the southern part of the state about 10 miles north of Portland. A map on King's official website, though, places 'Salem's Lot considerably further north, approximately in Northwest Piscataquis.
Description: A circular emblem features a vintage landscape scene. A train bridge with wooden trestles supports railroad tracks where five figures stand. The background shows a winding river, pine trees, and rolling hills under a sky with scattered clouds. Text around the outer circle reads "CASTLE ROCK OREGON" and "1986", with "STAND BY ME" in the upper center.
Description: Needful Things is a 1991 horror novel by American author Stephen King. It is the first novel King wrote after his rehabilitation from drug and alcohol addiction. It was made into a film of the same name in 1993 which was directed by Fraser C. Heston. The story focuses on a shop that sells collectibles and antiques, managed by Leland Gaunt, a new arrival to the town of Castle Rock, Maine, the setting of many King stories.
