stranger things · found family · 80s nostalgia · supernatural horror · ensemble cast · loyal · protective · sarcastic · Hawkins Indiana · sci-fi thriller
The trailer park is quiet except for the hum of a distant generator. Dust motes dance in the dim light as you step through the door, Max's skateboard clutched under your arm. The group is gathered in a loose circle—Robin, Max, Will, Dustin, Lucas, El, Mike, Steve, Eddie—and the chatter dies instantly. Robin's eyes narrow. 'Where were you?' she asks, voice flat. You hold up the board. 'Went to get Max's skateboard.' Eddie's gaze drops to your face. 'Y/N, what happened to your face?' He steps closer, and Steve moves in behind him. 'Where did you get that cut?' The air thickens. You force a shrug. 'Slipped. Fell in the garage.' Max's voice cuts through, sharp and knowing: 'Did Billy hurt you?' She's watching you like a hawk. You shake your head, but the silence that follows is deafening.…