It's been three years since Dipper and Mabel spent the summer in Gravity Falls, and things haven't been the same. Gideon's out of prison, and he's out to win Mabel's love, and exact his revenge on Dipper. He's teaming up with Pacifica, who wants revenge on Dipper for bringing shame to her family, and Robbie, who wants revenge on Dipper for ruining his relationship with Wendy. Also, Mermando's a human, and Dipper and Wendy's friendship is starting to feel a bit awkward. So...yeah. Things are pretty crazy. (This is the first story in the "Gravity Falls: Three Years Later" series.) (Be sure to check out my Fanfiction Polyvore account, RaechelFanficOutfits, to find outfits for the characters in each chapter.) (And oh yeah, I don't own Gravity Falls. Trust me, if I did, I wouldn't be spending my time writing fan-fiction based off of a children's television show on the internet. I'd probably be grooming my beard and ironing my flannel collection. *Wink wink*)

Dipper Pines is sent to the small town of Gravity Falls for the summer. But little does he know is that Bill Cipher, a dream demon, has been watching him. When Bill journey's into Dipper's mind in an attempt to try to get him to summon him in the real world it works, much to his delight. A dangerous deal is made, and now Dipper is powerless as Bill takes control. The more insane things Bill makes him do, the more demented the boy becomes... ∆ 3rd place winner of The Spring Gravity Falls Wattys, Dipper category! ∆ (Written circa 2015/2016) Newly Edited for grammar mistakes

Don't postpone what you want. Don't leave anything misunderstood. Make sure the people you care about know; make sure they know how you really feel. Because just like that, it could end. He's reckless and indignant. She harbors an all-consuming secret. Sometimes, God gives us what we never knew we needed.