Summary

In Chapter 49, Hallorann runs off the road near Estes Park, but he gets some help from a snowplow driver with the ability to shine. The man, Howard Cottrell, gives Hallorann a pair of heavy mittens and the name of a man who can rent him a snowmobile. When he gets within 10 miles of Sidewinder, Hallorann hears a voice ordering him to turn around, threatening him with death. He tries to close himself off to the hotel’s intrusion into his brain. He worries about what might be happening to Danny.

In Chapter 50, Wendy notices it has become quiet downstairs again. She imagines she hears conspiratorial voices coming from the kitchen. She has the feeling that Jack has escaped from the pantry and decides to go check on him...