A clown actually makes children laugh. But not in Derry, Maine, where a group of outsiders experience their worst nightmares. Together they must overcome their personal fears, because only then can the murderous, bloodthirsty clown Pennywise, be def...
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Lia's Pov I had walked home with Beverly because she was the only person who didn't believe everything that she heard. Plus, I had told her the truth and helped her one time with Gretta.,,I'm sorry about earlier. I should've said something.",Bev apologized for the hundredth time. I turned to look at her.,,It's ok. I'm used to this anyways. It just sucks sometimes.",I said and looked ahead. Bev sighed. She knew how hard it was with rumors and not having a lot of friends.,,You still got me and I promise, that I won't leave.",she meant and I laughed a little.,,That I surprisingly believe you.",I joked and we giggled.,,Hey, have you met the new kid? Ben?",she inquired, looking at me.,,Yeah, I have actually. He didn't know who I was and today at school, he seemed as if he did know.",I told her and frowned a little.,,Really? That sucks. But he seems like a nice guy. Maybe he is not afraid of you but just your brother?",she said and looked at me. I thought about this for a moment. What if she was right? There were a lot of kids who were afraid of my brother and his gorillas and just left me alone. Maybe that was the reason and spreading lies of course.,,Maybe you're right. We'd had to wait and see.",I replied and then there was silence.,,You wanna hang out later? Or tomorrow?",she asked me, when we arrived at the building where she lived.,,Let's meet up later.",I answered and hugged her. Bev nodded.,,See ya later.",I said my goodbye and walked back into the city because this was where Henry would pick me up.
As I waited there, I took some time to look around. I had this nagging feeling that something wasn't right. It was probably nothing and I couldn't really thing about it because I saw Henry and his friends, speeding up to me.,,Why were they so reckless?",I thought and waited for them to stop.,,Get in. We're just dropping you off at home.",Henry called and I rolled my eyes at that before getting in the car. I sat in the backseat with Reggie who was called Belch by the gang which I thought was just stupid. Anyways, when I had gotten in, Henry speed off. I looked out the window and saw someone on a bike, riding into an alley.,,Wasn't that the home schooled boy?",I thought to myself. I shrugged it off and waited to be dropped off at home.
Mike's Pov I had been on my way into the city. Why? My grandfather wanted me to deliver the meat to the butcher. He would give us good money. The only thing was that I really didn't want to go to the city. There was this guy, Henry Bowers, who hated me. Him and his friends were always after me whenever they saw me. They terrorized me, beat me up. The good thing was that I was home school. So, they couldn't get to me at school.
Anyway, as I arrived at the "Quality Meats", the butcher's shop and got off of my bike. I was about to pick up the wrapped up meat to bring it inside, when I saw and heard a familiar group of people in their car.,,Shit.",I thought and ran into the alley with my bike. They couldn't see me. So, I hid behind a few boxes and waited for them to leave.,,Oh Jesus.",I mumbled and sighed relieved. Well, I guess that I would be bringing the meat now through the back! I leaned my bike against a trashcan and started to grab the meat. That was when I heard a soft growl and chain rattling.,,What the...?",I thought and turned my head to the back door. The chain at the door began to clink and it made me jerk a little. It looked as if someone tried to get out but couldn't. The worst thing wasn't even that.
Suddenly, I saw hands coming out of the door. They clawed at the wall, trying to get out as if they were trapped inside. I heard a woman scream my name and there was smoke coming out of the little slot which the hands had made by trying to open the door. I slowly took a step forward. The screaming didn't stop. My heart started beating like crazy. What the hell was going on? I felt like I was back in the house again during that terrible day! A man had also shouted something.,,This couldn't be happening.",I thought and just watched the people trying to get out of the building. I was panting and wanted to help which was why I had taken another step forward. However, as quick as the hands came, they were gone just as fast and the door opened. There was this metallic clanking and I saw someone hanging there, trying to free themselves. Why were they in the freezer in the first place? I could also hear a sheep bleating.,,What in the world was going on?",I thought to myself, taking a step back. That person, who was hanging just a second ago, was now standing there, looking at me with yellowish orange glowing eyes and waved. I felt like my heart would burst out at any second but my thoughts were interrupted by tires screeching. What the...? I fell backwards on my ass, grunting.,,Get the fuck outta my town!",none other than Henry Bowers shouted at me. What had just happened?
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Unknown Pov Stan didn't know what had just happened. The painting, he had always feared, had just tried to attack him. Was he losing his mind? Was it just stress because of his Bar Mitzvah? Anyways, he was scared shitless. Which was why he had told his father that he would be going home. What he didn't do. He met with his friends to look for Georgie. He knew that it was useless but he couldn't leave his friends alone. Plus, he needed to get his mind off of things.
In the library something similar to Mike and Stan happened to Ben. He was chased by a headless kid in a uniform and then by a fucking clown. What was happening? Why did it happen to him? Unfortunately, Henry and his friends had found Ben as well. Ben jut had an unlucky day!
Lia's Pov I got ready to hang out with Bev. Henry was still not home and I was thankful for that because he would never let me hang out with Beverly without saying some stupid things. I didn't even want to think about it. But this nagging feeling I had earlier didn't leave. It was still there and even worse by now. I shook my head.,,I'm getting paranoid with all these kids disappearing.",I thought as headed downstairs.
When I arrived at the bottom of the stairs, I heard something. Was my father already at home?,,Hello? Dad?",I asked, looking around. Nobody was here, but I heard a cackling sound. I rolled my eyes. Of course, they would prank me!,,Henry, it's not funny!",I called out and again, I got no answer. What the hell was going on?,,Henry?",I asked again and looked to the open back door which was in the kitchen. Who left that open? I headed over there and closed the door. Then, I heard footsteps. Did someone get in?,,Henry please! This isn't funny anymore! Tell your gorillas to leave me alone!",I meant with a shaking voice. This was just some sick joke, right? I turned around and saw a shadow, standing in the living room. I gulped. Who was that?,,Who are you?",I shouted and took a few steps towards the shadow. Big big mistake!
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I saw a person. In a clowns costume. My heart started beating faster. This had to be a joke of Patrick! Henry would never do that because he knew how terribly afraid I was of clowns!,,This is not funny guys!",I called out with a trembling voice. The clown just grinned creepily at me. What the heck? Without thinking I turned around and started running. The clown started laughing and I could hear footsteps. Fast ones. Tears started running down my face as I headed outside through the back door. But unfortunately, I tripped and landed face first on the ground. My whole body was shaking and sobs came out of my mouth. I waited for that clown to get me, however it never came. What the fuck had just happened?
,,Lia? What are you doing out here?",I heard someone asking after a few minutes. I turned around and looked at my brother. When did he come home? His face softened a little and he looked at me concerned.,,What happened?",he inquired, after sprinting towards me and helping me up. I looked around and my breathing was still ragged.,,T-there was t-this c-c-clown. It c-chased me.",I stuttered and sobbed again. I was scared shitless! Whatever happened was horrifying!,,Is it still here?",he inquired, looking at me.,,I-i don't know. It wasn't one of Patrick's jokes?",I replied, hugging Henry tighter. I could feel my brother shaking his head.,,Let's head back inside and get you cleaned up. Then, I'm gonna fight that fuckin' clown.",Henry suggested and the two of us walked back inside. I was still shaking but the tears had stopped. Who was that clown and why was it here?
