The Stand Here

: Also known as "The Dark Man" or "The Walkin' Dude," he is a demonic entity gathering forces in Las Vegas. He rules through fear, attracting those with darker impulses or a desire for rigid order. Key Characters

: A highly contagious and nearly 100% fatal strain of influenza. The Stand

The narrative follows a sprawling ensemble, each making a personal "stand": : Also known as "The Dark Man" or

: A handful of people prove immune, forced to navigate a silent, body-strewn landscape. A House Divided forced to navigate a silent

: A 108-year-old woman in Nebraska who serves as a beacon for the "good" survivors. She guides them to establish a democratic community in Boulder, Colorado.