Stephen King's 'The Long Walk', published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, plunges readers into a terrifying future where a totalitarian government enforces an annual walking contest. One hundred teenage boys embark on 'The Long Walk', a grueling, non-stop trek where slowing down means instant death. The rules are simple: keep walking, or perish. The last boy standing wins 'Anything he wants for the rest of his life'. This chilling dystopian novel explores the extremes of human endurance, psychological breakdown, and the dark side of competition, serving as a profound commentary on survival, sacrifice, and the value of life in a world obsessed with control.