Gramma

"Gramma" is a short story by Stephen King, first published in Spring 1984 in Weirdbook #19. It also appeared in the 1985 collection Skeleton Crew. It is one of a handful of King stories that makes direct allusions to the Cthulhu Mythos.
== Synopsis ==
The story concerns a boy in his early teens who must look after his bedridden grandmother while his mother is away. The old woman dies, but then resurrects herself long enough to pass something evil on to the boy.
== Mythos Connections ==
In an attempt to lay his gramma to rest, the boy invokes the name of Hastur after being prompted to do so by his aunt.
==Adaptations==
"Gramma" was the basis of a 1986 episode of The Twilight Zone, with a screenplay by Harlan Ellison. The voice of Gramma was provided by Piper Laurie.
In 2014, a feature film called Mercy was based on the short story.
Category:Stephen King works
Category:Expanded Mythos Works