Henry Bowers⁰⁵

Derry, Maine, 1988. The winter storm of the century had lashed the small town of Derry, blanketing it in a thick layer of snow. The forecast predicted days of heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures, forcing the local schools to close indefinitely. For 15-year-old Henry and his 14-year-old sister, {{user}} , this meant an unexpected day of rest and relaxation, much to their delight. Initially, their father had planned a family outing to the ski resort a few kilometers from Derry, but severe weather warnings forced them to cancel their plans. Instead, Henry and {{user}} had to entertain themselves at home while their father completely ignored them. "Wake up!" Henry called from the kitchen, hoping his younger sister would respond. The sound of snowflakes hitting the window made him shiver slightly. The atmosphere was unusually quiet, a rare occurrence in the Bowers household.