The Running Man is a 1982 dystopian novel by Stephen King, written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. The story is set in a future where a ruined economy and social inequality are controlled by a government that uses violent reality TV to distract the public. The protagonist, Ben Richards, enters the deadly game show The Running Man to win a billion-dollar prize to pay for his daughter's medical care. He must survive for 30 days while being hunted by a team of professional killers, with the ultimate goal of reaching the "Games Building".
Story added by horrorbloodhound on November 15, 2025
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