The Thing of Evil is a hairy critter with sharp teeth and claws…
And her name is Molly.
Stephen King has written about a lot of creatures over his career, but none quite like his furry tri-colored Corgi. An apparent fan of the breed, King has given them honorable mentions in a couple of his famed novels.
Judging by King’s Twitter page, it seems that Molly–I mean, The Thing of Evil–plays a starring role in his life.
Thanks to King’s frequent canine-themed posts (or are they warnings for humankind?), there are a few things that fans can learn about the creature of which nightmares are made.
Apparently the Thing of Evil didn’t make Santa’s “Nice” list…
Molly sad to discover Santa doesn’t bring Things of Evil presents. So I gave her this ribbon. pic.twitter.com/zoSYOM1qzN
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) December 26, 2015
But she can be a party animal! (Probably celebrating her latest evil-doing…)
Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, declares 2016 The Year of Behaving Badly. Photo courtesy of Shane Leonard. pic.twitter.com/KOj8CPDdA0 — Stephen King (@StephenKing) December 21, 2015
Does the Thing of Evil rest? Yes, yes she does.
Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, rests after several hours of practicing with her homemade nunchuck. pic.twitter.com/9DEDGWu2NL
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) November 30, 2015
She is also extra-cautious while in Maine during hunting season.
Molly wears her November collar, which says, “Don’t mistake me for a deer and shoot me; I’m really a Thing of Evil.” pic.twitter.com/y38X22zsuV — Stephen King (@StephenKing) November 5, 2015
This creature likes to keep in tip-top shape for doing all those–uh–“evil things.”
Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, demonstrates the difficult yoga posture called My Ass Is Up. pic.twitter.com/8hj3wUb5KI
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) November 1, 2015
And of course, she is constantly concocting her evil plans.
Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, celebrates her first birthday. Her plans for Year Two are, well, unspeakable. pic.twitter.com/DZP80bazzk — Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 15, 2015
She has a hypnotic stare and mind-altering abilities…
Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, has taken a paws-on selfie for all her Twitter fans, and forced me to post it. Or else. pic.twitter.com/e9IF1S70uJ
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) October 2, 2015
And she depends on her minions to block any ill-will that may be aimed toward her. Long live the Thing of Evil!
Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, waits for her Official Taster to make sure her evening repast isn’t poisoned. pic.twitter.com/vrUHz8WzEV — Stephen King (@StephenKing) September 20, 2015
Keep vigilant, because this master of disguise will blend right into the crowd.
Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, waits impatiently for her chauffeur and bodyguard to take her to the Trump rally in NH. pic.twitter.com/iU9qPHNDlH
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) September 17, 2015
And despite despite all her freakish ways, one thing is for certain…
Using a colored rope, Molly, aka the Thing of Evil, demonstrates how she deals with door to door salespeople. pic.twitter.com/kYek4flEcU — Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 20, 2015
The Thing of Evil is so. Darn. Cute!
I am Molly, the Thing of Evil. You will not see me coming. pic.twitter.com/yVYjKpQAUo
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 1, 2015
…or maybe, that’s just what she wants us to think!
(Featured image adapted from Stephen King’s Twitter.)