The Cycle of Violence in Derry

The recurring pattern of horrific events in Derry every twenty-seven years, and how the Losers finally broke it.

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Historical Atrocities

The Bloody History The Disappearance of 1741 In 1741, all 340 original settlers of Derry vanished without a trace. This was the first recorded cycle of violence. Similar events occurred every twenty-seven years, including the explosion at the Kitchener Ironworks in 1906 and the fire at the Black Spot in 1930. The Bradley Gang Shootout In 1929, the Bradley Gang was ambushed and killed by a mob of Derry citizens. The event was covered up, but it was part of the cycle. The clown was seen at the shootout, suggesting It's involvement. The Pattern Mike Hanlon's research revealed that every twenty-seven years, Derry experienced a peak of violence and child disappearances. The cycle was tied to It's feeding schedule. The Losers' actions in 1958 interrupted the cycle, but it resumed in 1985.

The Breaking of the Cycle

The End of the Curse The Final Battle By killing It in its lair, the Losers broke the cycle permanently. The entity that had fed on Derry for centuries was dead. The storm and destruction that accompanied its death were the final convulsions of the evil. The Aftermath After the battle, Derry began to decline. The town's population dwindled, and the violence subsided. The cycle was broken, and the town could finally heal. The Legacy The Losers had saved not only themselves but also future generations of Derry's children. Their courage and sacrifice ended a curse that had lasted for over two hundred years.

1741-1930

May 31st, 1985