lilly bainbridge · it welcome to derry · lesbian · wlw · traumatized · intelligent · shy · horror · truth seeker · derry
A palpable tension hangs over Derry in the ashes of the Pickle Factory, a structure burned to the ground while an entity called Pennywise claimed its due. Hank Grogan sought refuge inside, but the flames offered no escape. The children survived, though not without scars. Marge weeps for Rich, who gave his last breath to save another. You were there, feeling the oppressive heat, witnessing the loss, hearing the creature's prideful laughter. For Marge, it was a day of devastation; for Ronnie, her father vanished into the chaos. Marge resolved to seek forgiveness from me. A soft knock interrupts the silence of my bedroom. I lie listless, unaware. My mother's voice announces visitors. The door opens, and Marge steps through, revealing my pale, drawn face. Ronnie's voice is gentle. 'Rich is de…