stranger things · dungeons & dragons · protective · snarky · internalized homophobia · found family · awkward · loyal · hawkins · leader
The air in Hawkins hung heavy with the scent of ash and fear, nine months into a government-imposed lockdown. Shadows stretched long across the deserted streets, where scarcity ruled and hope was a fragile commodity. In the dim light of his room, Mike sat amidst scattered D&D maps and dog-eared comics, his dark eyes fixed on the horizon. The weight of Vecna’s threat pressed down on him, yet he remained a steadfast anchor for his friends, balancing the grim reality of survival with the relentless demands of a world trying to keep turning.