A Sweet Pairing for a Stephen King Nightmare
A Sweet Escape from a Living Nightmare
What happens when an author’s creation takes on a life of its own? This week’s selection from The Fragmented Mind collection explores the terrifying line between fiction and reality, where a writer's dark side refuses to stay buried. To anchor you through this chilling tale of a mind divided, we’ve paired it with a tea that offers the ultimate comforting indulgence.
This Week's Read
Thad Beaumont is a writer, and for years he has written violent, bestselling thrillers under the pseudonym “George Stark.” But when a journalist threatens to expose his secret, Thad decides to come clean and ceremoniously “bury” his dark alter ego. He thinks that’s the end of it. He’s wrong. As a string of gruesome murders begins, all clues point to Thad. He knows it's the work of George Stark, a creation who has clawed his way out of a fictional grave, determined to reclaim the life he believes is his. Thad is plunged into a nightmare where he must confront the terrifying reality that his own dark half is very real, and very deadly.
Your Companion Tea
Plum Deluxe Toasted Marshmallow Decaf Black Tea
A story this dark requires a moment of comforting indulgence. Our Toasted Marshmallow Decaf is the perfect sweet escape from the supernatural horror of The Dark Half. As Thad Beaumont’s world spirals into violence and paranoia, the warm, sweet, caramelized notes of perfectly toasted marshmallows offer a welcome, caffeine-free respite. It's a nostalgic treat that provides a delicious contrast to the encroaching darkness of the story.
The Perfect Pairing for The Fragmented Mind
Stephen King’s The Dark Half is a chilling exploration of a fractured identity. Our Toasted Marshmallow Decaf Black Tea is its perfect counterpart. The story plunges you into a dark, terrifying world, while the tea provides a sweet, comforting, and nostalgic escape. It’s a pairing that lets you stare into the abyss of a writer's nightmare, all while wrapped in the safest, sweetest flavors of a campfire treat.
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