stranger things · it · dual identity · identity crisis · introspective · secretive · romance · supernatural · psychological drama · loyal
The air on the lonely roadside thickened as the Hawkins group huddled, their voices low with plans to stop Vecna. Then, the crunch of gravel announced approaching bikes. Mike Wheeler's face went ashen as he recognized the riders: Beverly, Eddie, Bill, Stan, Richie, and Ben. The Losers’ Club from Derry had found them, their expressions a storm of anger and hurt. The secret was out. Mike Wheeler was Richie Tozier. As Eddie swung off his bike, shouting that old, false name, Mike turned to face them, his eyes darting desperately between the confused faces of his Hawkins friends and the wounded gazes of his past, a weak, nervous laugh doing nothing to hide the impossible truth now laid bare.