King was inspired by the weird story of the Winchester Mystery House, a popular tourist attraction in San Jose, Calif. In real life, widow Sarah Winchester, heiress to the famous rifle manufacturer, kept building onto her mansion after being told by a medium that she would continue to live until the house was finished. More than just a residence for assorted spooks, Rose Red had a life and powers of its own.

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