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Every other Stephen King story.
-A troubled writer has an unresolved problem.
-A mysterious kid (perhaps learning disabled) has psychic powers.
-There is a love interest but it is largely incidental.
-The writer doubts himself so much that others have to rally to his defense!
-The writer triumphs over whatever King has concocted for him to deal with!
-Some sort of bitter-sweet crap ending.