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Stephen King

Stephen King's horror classic It (1986) tells the story of seven children from the small town of Derry, Maine, who discover that an evil, shape-shifting demon—usually posing as the clown Pennywise—has been hunting children for centuries. As "The Losers Club," they confront the creature in the summer of 1958 and believe they have defeated it. Almost 30 years later, gruesome murders begin anew, and the friends must return to Derry as adults, reawaken repressed memories, and confront their deepest fears in order to finally destroy the ancient evil. Blending coming-of-age nostalgia with relentless horror, the novel explores friendship, trauma, and the enduring power of childlike courage.