stand by me · 1960s setting · ensemble cast · trauma · friendship · coming of age · adventure · damaged · smoking · railroad journey
The treehouse creaks as late afternoon light filters through the leaves, dust motes dancing in the golden haze. Vern's voice breaks the quiet, spilling rumors of a dead kid by the tracks. Chris stands, arms crossed, squinting at you. Teddy's already nodding, a crooked grin under his glasses. The other boys stare, expectant. So, what do ya think?