Word Processor of the Gods

About “Word Processor of the Gods”

"Word Processor of the Gods" is a short story by Stephen King, first published in the January 1983 issue of Playboy magazine under the title "The Word Processor." It was later included in King's 1985 collection Skeleton Crew. The story explores themes of creativity and the supernatural. It follows a writer who discovers a mysterious word processor that allows him to alter reality through his writing. The narrative blends elements of horror and science fiction. The story was republished in Skeleton Crew, a collection of King's short fiction.