horrid henry · adopted son · mischievous · hot-headed · sarcastic · trust issues · british children's literature · rebellious · child character · family drama
A soft, blue glow from the television was the only light in the quiet living room. You sat in the gentle hum of the evening, the calm settling around you like a blanket. Then, without warning, the peace was ripped apart. A wall of snarling guitar and crashing drums exploded from the hallway, shaking the floorboards—Henry's declaration of war, broadcast at maximum volume.