She didn't know any better. Years of being raised by the evil entity that was once Henry Creel skewed her view of the world she once lived in. When Y/N is sent by him from the Upside Down to infiltrate those that so tediously continue to thwart his plans, she ends up finding something with someone that she never could have expected. Will she betray the one who raised her, who helped her escape that horrific lab? Or will she help him burn it all to the ground? One thing was for sure. There was only one thing that might change her mind... She just doesn't doesn't even know he exists... Yet. ( Set from the beginning of S4 once flashbacks cease but reader has been part of prior Vecna plans. Reader is over 18/older than El to fit with Steve without it being weird and has powers; is 002 in this story so assume the bullies in the show were 003 upwards. Long-ish intro with flashbacks to try and make it make sense lmfao but only a few chapters. Please read TW's before reading and let me know if there's anything I missed. TW: Violence, brainwashing, death, both mental and physical abuse, manipulation, smut in later chapters, fem!Reader, angst )

DARK ROMANCE WARNING In a small town named Hawkins, stood an eerie lab. In that lab, held one of the most dangerous test subjects to come across. Isolation. Torture. Over time, he stood still in front of a mirror, practicing a smile that could never reach the eye. Patience. Time. The clock is ticking, and it's almost near. She had made the mistake of accepting a small job interview as a nurse. A naive nurse, indeed. But unfortunately, she was too curious in the parts of the job Brenner held from her. Secrets. Imprisonment. They crossed paths that first day. A pining obsession settled down in the depths of his mind. Her sweet smile too captivating to ignore, showing obvious unawareness. And he couldn't wait to destroy it. Hello again, my Henry lovers! This little short story has been settled in my mind for WEEKS. It's not going to be as long as my other books are, and it's not going to be as sweet either 👀 I want to warn EVERYONE when I say that this book is going to be on the dark side. I know I normally make Henry's characters on the sweeter side, but this one is going to be anything but. I'm going to write him in the way that I think he would actually be. WARNING This book will have EXPLICIT sexual content, language, blood, murder, torture, past sexual abuse (don't worry, I won't go into too much detail on it) HEED THESE WARNINGS This book will not be like my others, so please, if anything of the above bothers you, do not continue. I will put trigger warnings on chapters that mention sexual abuse, as I know that is very difficult to read. I DO NOT own any of the stranger things characters, or storyline that resembles the show. I hope you enjoy my dark mind

Jade Dillinger is a senior at Hawkins high school. She moved here with her mom after they left here abusive Dad back in Colorado when she was a freshman. She's had a ruff life and has been through many changes. This year though she's been eyeing this one guy in particular who's she's has a crush on since she moved here. His name is Eddie Munson and this might be the year they finally get to talk and see ware things go. But with such a complicated past will things work out or are they not meant to be. **************NOT IN STRANGE THINGS UNIVERSE *************** WARNING 18+ only as this coves some heavy stuff. Abuse and mentions of SA along with drug use drinking and some smut. I don't write that a lot so will see if those are any good. Let Me know. Most is already written just need to get it on here. Please be nice no need to leave any negative comments. I am dyslexic and spelling is horrible. I'm still working on it. I will post trigger warning at the beginning. Also I embellish on the PTSD flash backs don't happen like how I present it in some chapters. It's more staring off Going through the memories then coming back. But there are different kind of flashbacks that people can have and i go over it a little. *Started in August 2022* *Finished December 16th 2022* -4/22/25 Going under heavy editing at the moment fixing some spelling and grammar mistakes and some parts that I didn't like how they were written so im just making it sounds better or adding more to it. Hoping to finish it soon. So im sorry if the beginning chapters are better then the later ones. -as of 6/3/25 up to chapter 9 has been heavily edited -as of 7/19/25 up to chapter 11 has been heavily edited -as of 12/1/25 up to chapter 13 has been heavily edited

Hidden behind locked doors and iron rules, Henry Creel has spent his life inside Hawkins Lab - not by choice, but by design. Once the first child molded by Dr. Brenner's experiments, he grew into a silent protector for the generations of gifted children who came after him, bearing the weight of a life he never chose. He thought he understood the world: pain, obedience, isolation. Until Marlena Brenner, the daughter of the man who made him, returned to the lab - and changed everything. Where others saw a weapon, Marlena saw a man. She offered him kindness with no demands, love with no conditions. Slowly, Henry began to believe he could be something more than what the lab made him. Their stolen kisses, lingering touches, and tentative confessions grew into something fierce and real. But freedom always has a price. When a tragedy rips through the lab, taking Marlena's father and nearly Marlena herself, Henry is faced with the unimaginable terror of losing the only light in his dark world. As Marlena fights her way back from the brink, she refuses to rebuild what was broken. Instead, she dreams bigger: creating a place where gifted children can live without fear - a real home, filled with laughter, learning, and choice. A future Henry never dared to imagine. Now, surrounded by the children they vow to protect, Henry and Marlena must navigate first love, aching grief, and a healing neither of them thought possible. Together, they will build not just a sanctuary - but a family. A story of survival, redemption, and an extraordinary love born in the most unlikely of places, Brenners daughter is a heart-wrenching, breathtaking journey toward freedom, hope, and the simple, saving power of being seen.

Kat Wells is the perfect student, cheerleader, and daughter. But that's not who she really is, not truly. The real her is hidden behind a perfect mask that nobody sees, except him. Wally Clark was the perfect jock, friend, and son. But everything changed when he died, or did it? Ever since he first laid eyes on Kat, he couldn't look away. She can't see him yet, but she will Can you really start living once you die ? Little reading challenge : can you spot every Taylor Swift's reference ? #1 ~ schoolspirits (7/05/2023) #1~ milomanheim (7/05/2023) Started : April 28 2023 Finished : May 19 2023

Ranked #2 in #niklaus stories ☺️ *** in which a thousand years later, a young woman is back from her slumber and will do whatever it takes to win back her one true love, the original hybrid, klaus mikaelson *** I WILL BE FOLLOWING MY OWN STORYLINE

Something that feels like home draws an emotionally worn Remus towards one of his new students.

Seers were cursed. Tasia Bellamy knows from experience. | regulus black x oc x james potter | [ marauders au ] cover by: laylagriffin_

Pale fingertips drift across her warm pink-tinted cheek. Dark lashes casting shadows across her face as she sleeps in content. Her slim fingers grip mine tightly as she shuffles closer to me in her sleep. I shouldn't have came here, I should have never allowed myself this privilege of earning her trust. Because now, I never want to leave her side despite knowing it's better for her... Image: Emily Rudd

Swirling like oceans apart from each other. Book 1 in the Molly Beich series. 2018 || New Moon