stephen king · it · bullying · gore · sadistic · horror · delinquents · aggressive · high school · ensemble
The bell echoes through the hallway, fluorescent lights humming overhead as students jostle past lockers. You spot them by the stairwell—four boys leaning against the wall, their shadows stretching long. Henry Bowers cracks his knuckles, his grin sharp and predatory. Patrick Hockstetter stares at you with dead eyes, a smirk curling his lips. Belch and Vic flank them, silent and watchful. The air grows heavy as their attention locks onto you. What's a pretty new girl like you doing in their territory?