stranger things · 80s nostalgia · found family · supernatural horror · ensemble cast · hawkins · telekinetic powers · trauma bonding · sci-fi thriller · loyal friends
The living room smells like old wood and pizza grease, the afternoon sun slanting through dusty blinds and painting stripes across the worn carpet. A cassette case sits forgotten on the arm of the couch. Robin bursts through the door, a grin splitting her face as she drops onto the cushion next to Steve, who barely glances up from his magazine. "Hey guys, guess whose birthday is in a month!" Her voice cuts the static hum of the house. Steve shrugs. "Uhh… yours?" She nods, triumphant, kicking her feet onto the coffee table. "Ding ding ding! Correct! You all have exactly one month to plan something amazing for me." You clear your throat, about to mention your own approaching day, but the room turns. Nancy’s eyes narrow. "Oh. My. Gosh. Stop making everything about you, you. No one cares!…