Max faces challenges with recovering from her coma and grieving the loss of her best friend, but doesn't face them alone. Lucas along with the rest of the party help her through tough times. Lumax focused (obviously :P) Takes place between the final battle and the epilogue. Thought I'd make a Lumax story since the Stranger Things fandom is slowly dying.

"A part of me always loved you Lucas, and that's what scared me the most." After Billy's death Max is lost, lost in the grief, her anger, the pressure, the deep sadness and she doesn't know how to get out of it. She starts pushing everyone away, her family, her friends even breaking up with her boyfriend Lucas but he refuses to let her down. He's always by her side loving her unconditionally even if she pushes him away, trying to fix something he didn't break But will love be enough to save Max from herself? Please keep in mind while reading that English isn't my first language so if you see any mistakes or stuff like that please let me know in the comments thank you so much <333

When Sam Mayfield becomes vice president, his family's lives get shoved into the spotlight. Not only is there a constant swarm of paparazzi, but there is also a group that holds an insane amount of hatred for Sam Mayfield. The group leader, Sue Sinclair, campaigns against everything he stands for. What happens when the daughter of Sam Mayfield and the son of Sue Sinclair realize they have more in common than they thought? Read to find out!

max's new life in the sinclair household - * lucas' perspective

After the Snow Ball and the long, chaotic summer of '83, Max Mayfield is finally learning to stop running. Hawkins is her home now, whether she likes it or not, and for the first time, she's starting to embrace it. No more hiding, no more trying to escape-this is her life, and she's determined to make it hers. This story follows Max as she navigates life in Hawkins, from the quiet moments of self-discovery to the excitement, drama, and challenges of her new friendships. Readers will get a behind-the-scenes look at her relationships with everyone in the party, especially Lucas-how they came together, how they grew, and what it really means to fall in love in a town where danger and chaos are never far away. But it's not just about romance. Max must learn to deal with her complicated family, including her stepfather Neil, and confront the shadows of her past in California while figuring out who she truly wants to be. Full of heart, humor, and the struggles of growing up in Hawkins, this story is a journey into the life of Max Mayfield-strong, fearless, and finally choosing to stay.

Moving from the wreckage of 1987 into the hope of the years beyond, this saga is about more than just surviving. It's about two people who refused to let go, proving that "always" isn't just a destination-it's the long, winding road they choose to walk together, one step at a time. Or how's Max life after the final battle. With Lucas, who always stay by her side.

The Upside Down proves that horror doesn't need to roar to kill. After Max and Lucas slip through a hidden rift in the Creel House, they encounter a strange, glowing flower that coats them in sweet, glowing spores. The true nightmare comes afterward. With no understanding of the creature that poisoned them-and no way to reverse what's happening-the two are trapped in a silent fight against their own bodies, facing a fate far more terrifying than death by monster. Will they be prepared to handle the consequences? Season 4 subplot, interweaves with canon. A huge alternative-universe

In the glittering halls of Hawkins High, Max Mayfield reigns as the untouchable queen of popularity, her red hair and sharp blue eyes masking a turbulent past. Once an inseparable part of 'The Party'-a tight-knit group of middle school misfits including Mike Wheeler, Jane 'El' Hopper, Will Byers, Dustin Henderson, and her lingering crush Lucas Sinclair-Max's life flipped when her mom married billionaire CEO Nigel. Thrust into a world of luxury and snobbery alongside her jealous stepsisters, Clare and Kourtney, Max adopted a prissy, snooty facade to survive. But beneath it burns the fiery, witty girl who never truly left. When a high school group project forces her back into the orbit of her old friends, especially the perceptive Lucas, who sees through her bullshit like no one else, Max's carefully constructed world unravels. This slow-burning tale of love, loyalty, and self-discovery explores the chaos of identity, the pull of unconditional friendship, and the steamy tension of rekindled desire. Amid drama, humor, and heartfelt confrontations, Max must choose: cling to her gilded cage or embrace the authentic life-and love-that's always been waiting.

Ten years after graduation, the Class of '89 gathers at Hawkins High for a reunion that promises nostalgia, laughter, and unresolved tensions. Lucas Sinclair, now a sharp military officer, and Max Mayfield, a dedicated physical therapist, haven't spoken since an explosive college breakup. Both trapped in passionless relationships, their paths cross again, igniting old flames and teasing the kinky, intense lovemaking that once defined them. Amid witty banter from The Party-Mike's quips, Dustin's tech rants, Will's quiet insights, El's empowering tales, and Erica's savage burns-this medium-burn tale builds from feisty teasing to emotional depth, culminating in sweet, extreme erotic reconnection.

Lucas Sinclair is the "King of New York," a billionaire basketball mogul who traded his small-town heart for championship rings and penthouse views. Max Mayfield is a Berkeley senior with a sharp tongue, a lit-crit thesis, and a dream of building a skate park that doesn't owe a dime to the boy who broke her heart. In a world of social media posturing, designer distractions, and 3,000 miles of distance, they play a dangerous game of "who cares less." But between Lucas's ego-fueled lifestyle and Max's defiant independence lies a decade of history that neither can outrun. It's a story of self-worth, the toxic allure of fame, and the realization that you can have the whole world and still be missing the only person who actually knows your soul.