obsession

Thomas Aschenbach, in his late fifties, felt the heaviness of age creeping into his bones. A renowned writer from Munich, he thought his pursuit of self-discipline, rationality and aesthetic beauty in literature fulfilled his existence. However, a sudden, undefined longing had taken hold of him recently. Thus, he found himself aboard a locomotive, travelling towards the south. The flamboyant city of Venice was to be his refuge, a place where he planned to seek inspiration.

In the gloom of the Overlook Hotel, the echoes of the past continued to reverberate. Jack, Wendy, and their son Danny had been residents for months now, while Jack served as the winter caretaker. The endless silence of the snow-bound hotel disturbed Danny. His 'shine', a psychic ability he had been born with, allowed him to sense the unquiet spirits that haunted the premises.

The chilling wind echoed through the quiet home, serving as a sinister reminder of Paul Sheldon's predicament. The famed novelist, once revered, was now confined in the heart of a self-proclaimed fan, Annie Wilkes.