"Randall Flagg," Nadine confirms with a nod. "My husband. Was it that first time? Things got...really weird for a lot of us, the first time. I can promise you that he's not insane."

There are many things she'll acknowledge Flagg is - dangerous, powerful, unpredictable - but insane isn't among them. Insane minds can't plan the way he can.

"He's a...community leader of sorts, back home. I've known him most of my life, he's a unique guy, but he's not crazy."