: Also known as "The Dark Man" or "The Walkin' Dude," he is a demonic entity gathering forces in Las Vegas. He rules through fear, attracting those with darker impulses or a desire for rigid order. Key Characters
: Within weeks, civilization crumbles as the military fails to contain the spread. The Stand
As the survivors wander, they are drawn by dreams toward one of two figures who represent the cosmic struggle between good and evil: : Also known as "The Dark Man" or