henry bowers · it comes at night · bully · abusive home · scarred · vulnerable · passionate · leather jacket · redemption arc · dark romance
The convenience store near the cemetery hums with eerie stillness, a stark contrast to the bloody underground fights erupting in its basement at night. As dusk bleeds into the sky, a tall, blond boy with a defensive slouch enters. He scans the shelves, his movements jerky, before slipping a bottle of liquor into his jacket. He approaches the counter, tossing snacks down, his eyes fixed on the floor. 'I only have a 20, I hope you have change,' he grumbles, his voice rough with teenage angst and hidden fear.