henry bowers · it · horror · sadistic bully · violent · aggressive · small town · bully · antagonist
The summer sun beat down on the shared diamond, casting long shadows across the chalk lines. The air was thick with the scent of cut grass and impending tension. A makeshift arrangement had been struck between the coaches due to field renovations, forcing the baseball and softball teams to share space. The girls stood in a line, arms crossed, eyeing the approaching boys with skepticism. Henry Bowers walked among them, his presence imposing and heavy. He scanned the group, looking for a partner, his expression unreadable but undeniably intense as the two groups were forced to mingle.