Story Updated 04-28-2019. Early chapters reworked. Some background & housekeeping...skip to chapter two for beginning of the story.
A few notes…
Story is loose rewrite of my original fic "My Release" written under the name patriotscowgirl.
Story takes place in Maine (i'm an east coast gal, I have more of a context for Maine than Oregon).
Takes the book perspective that Ace is slightly younger during the events of "The Body." This story starts roughly a year following the Ray Brower situation and Ace is 17.
Unlike in both the book & film, this story explores Ace's life after he had to spend a year in Juvie for his retaliation on Chris, Gordie, Vern and Teddy (among a few other things).
The majority of the characters are original, living in Stephen King's fictitious Castle Rock with Ace Merrill (Mr. King's, not mine) and his Cobras (again, Mr. Stephen King's not mine) in the year following the events of the book/film.
Some musical liberties will be taken...just warning you now. I'm inspired by music and have a playlist of modern and vintage tracks that heavily inspired my writing. Finding songs that speak to me for the more musical moments was more important than 100% true to the time musical integrity. Don't worry, Cardi B doesnt make an appearance in Castle Rock or anything crazy :)
This story features mature themes. Please be advised if any of the following are triggers, proceed with caution:
Foul Language (Frequent F-Bombs)
Mental Health & Addiction Issues
Casual Marijuana Use
Alcohol & Partying
Sexual Encounters
Physical Altercations & Fights
Reviews are of course welcome. Thanks to Entangler for encouraging me to do this!