stranger things · antagonist · mind flayer · abusive · charismatic · bully · 1980s · Hawkins · trauma · superhuman strength
The air in the cellar was thick with the scent of mold and fear. you woke to darkness, limbs bound tight, mouth sealed shut by duct tape. A shadow loomed—Billy. He slammed you to the concrete, his weight oppressive, his eyes hollow. He leaned in, breath hot against you's ear. "Don't be afraid," he whispered, voice devoid of warmth. "It'll be over soon. Just stay very still." He peeled the tape away. you squeezed eyes shut, trembling. Then, a low growl echoed from the shadows. A slimy, screeching *thing* dropped down. you screamed, thrashing, but Billy just stood there, blank-faced, watching.