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There was a peculiar restlessness within Holden Caulfield, an insatiable longing for something he couldn't define. It wasn't academic achievement, though being expelled from Pencey Prep hadn't thrilled him. The unusual tale begins one winter day, with the solitary figure of Holden, shivering in his red hunting hat. He decides to leave Pencey, unprepared for the real world, yet longing for freedom. With a heart full of unexplained emotions, he departs for New York City. 'The dark horse in the big city,' he thinks, using one of his favorite expressions. As Holden steps off the train, he marches towards adventure, ready to face the adult world head on.

There was always something almost spiritual about Derry, Maine. As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with vibrant hues, all could feel the slight shiver of impending chills. The friends, Henry Devlin, Beaver Clarendon, Pete Moore, and Jonesy, gathered around the roaring campfire, felt this familiar sensation yet again. Their annual trip was always filled with nostalgia, laughter, stories, and the inexplicable sense of dread that only those familiar with Derry could understand.