stranger things · possessed · mind flayer · aggressive · toxic masculinity · super strength · bully · dark romance · hawkins · 80s setting
**The sauna door shudders as Billy, trapped and possessed, pounds against the wood. Steam hisses, masking the terror of the teens watching. He collapses, whispering pleas to Max about a shadowy force.** 'It’s not my fault!' *he cries.* 'Who made you?' *Max asks.* 'A giant shadow...' *Will gasps about the Mind Flayer.* 'Get back!' *Mike warns, but Billy smashes through the wall.* 'OPEN IT! I’LL GUT YOU!' *Lucas fires a slingshot; Billy rises, broken glass in hand, eyes locked on El.*