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Everything's Eventual [2/2]
Stephen King

Everything's Eventual [2/2]

Quick Answer

"Everything's Eventual [2/2]" is an optional companion work. It can be read at any time, though it is usually best enjoyed after reading the first few core novels of the Collections.

Quick Verdict

🟡 Optional side story — not required for main plot

There are multiple ways to approach this series. Our recommended order is optimized for first-time readers.

❓ Can I skip this book?
✅ Yes — Optional

This is a side story that can be safely bypassed without losing any context for the main series.

Verdict Insight: While this short_story provides deeper world-building, it is a standalone story and can be read at any stage.

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The Man in the Black Suit [All That You Love Will Be Carried Away][1] The Death of Jack Hamilton That Feeling, You Can Only Say What It Is in French [Riding the Bullet][2] ---------- Also contained in: - [Everything's Eventual: 14 Dark Tales][3] [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL19779523W/All_That_You_Love_Will_Be_Carried_Away [2]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL149155W/Riding_the_Bullet [3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL81584W/Everything's_Eventual
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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

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Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Collections conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Everything's Eventual [2/2]?

This is a side story that can be safely bypassed without losing any context for the main series.

Can I read Everything's Eventual [2/2] before other books in the series?

Yes. Everything's Eventual [2/2] is an optional side story and can be read at any time without spoiling the main series plot.

Is Everything's Eventual [2/2] required reading for the Collections?

No, it is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not essential to the central storyline.

What comes after Everything's Eventual [2/2] in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Everything's Eventual [2/2] is The Stephen King Collection. Stories From Night Shift (Book #null).