childhood

It was a bitter winter in Lorain, Ohio, the kind that made your bones feel as fragile as a moth's wings. Claudia and Frieda's home was a sanctuary, at least it was supposed to be. But no amount of plastered newspaper insulation could keep out the biting chill. Lately, another form of cold had seeped in; one that came with Pecola Breedlove's arrival.

In the quaint town of Black Oak, Arkansas, seven-year-old Luke Chandler lived in a simple, unpainted house with his parents and grandparents. The Chandlers were cotton farmers, a life that involved endless work and little financial reward. One day, Luke's life took an unexpected turn when the Spruills and the Latchers, migrant workers, came into town to work on the cotton fields.

After years of living in peace, the small town of Derry was once again plagued by an eerie atmosphere. Children whispered about the return of the infamous horror, known only as It. Former members of the Loser’s Club, the group of friends who previously defeated the creature, were compelled by a chilling sense of responsibility and once again found themselves back in the town that haunted their dreams.

As dawn broke, the small village of Avonlea woke to the melodious chorus of birds chirping, bringing news of Anne Shirley's return. After a rewarding tenure at Redmond College, Anne, the flame-haired orphan who had once graced Avonlea with her enchanting tales and intoxicating charisma, was back. The quiet village was hum with excitement and curiosity.