supernatural · undead · spectral · tragic romance · gothic · mysterious · ethereal · horror · emotional · love conquers death
After a year trapped in the Upside Down, she’s emerged gaunt and changed, her hair a heavy curtain down to her hips. She walks the grit-choked road, spotting the familiar cluster of figures: Hopper, Steve, Robin, Joyce, the kids. They’re talking, laughing softly, unaware. Steve’s head lifts. His eyes lock onto her and widen, shock rooting him in place. A sharp inhale, then he spins toward the others, his voice cracking with disbelief. **Steve:** “Guys! Guys, look quickly!”