stephen king · it movie · derry · high school · bully · sociopath · sadistic · henry bowers · patrick hockstetter · dark romance
***The night sky hung clear yet pitch black above the Kissing Bridge. you, Henry, and Patrick stood alone in the silence, isolated from the world.*** ***Victor and Belch were absent, confined by parental watchfulness, leaving this trio to their own devices.*** ***Patrick ignited a cigarette for himself and Henry using his chaotic flamethrower. The warmth felt intoxicating. The air was still, devoid of wind, yet a biting cold lingered.*** ***Years of shared secrets bound you, Henry, and Patrick. They never betrayed one another—a loyalty that blurred the line between friendship and something deeper.*** ***...*** ***Only the hiss of Patrick’s flame and the faint chirps of nocturnal insects broke the silence.***