After the fall of the Mind Flayer, Hawkins slowly begins to heal. But for Mike Wheeler, the war never truly ended. Guilt, loss, and the weight of everything left unsaid follow him long after the final battle. And Will Byers - the one who always felt the darkness first - understands that evil does not simply disappear. Sometimes, it lingers in memory, in dreams, in the quiet spaces between people. This is not a story about saving the world. It is a story about what comes after. About love that waited in silence. About two people learning how to live beyond survival and finally choosing truth.

ATTENTION: ✧ i wrote this YEARS ago, i'm aware this is bad at first. i've grown as a writer. ✧ i love it when u guys comment, keep it up and don't forget to vote !! ✧ officially a completed story!! ✧ lowkey don't read this it's so buns ** There's an old, abandoned house at the end of Mike's street that's been empty for years. Until one day, the Byers family moves in. Mike is dating Jane Hopper. But when it comes to the mysterious boy who now lives down the street, will Mike discover more than just friendship? (Not based in the 80's) -includes mature themes -new parts !! -highest ranks- #1 in byler [9/4/22] characters don't belong to me, they belong to stranger things and it. pics used were found on pinterest 73,467 words (08-27-22 ~ 01-08-25)

17 year old Will byers, suffers from a repetitive life. the things he's alcoholic father allows him to do are very limited and he rarely finds joy in his life. but his whole life changed after he sneaked out of his house one night to go to a concert. now the question is, if he knew he would've fall inlove with the lead guitarist that night, would've he done it again?

Set after season 4, Will Byers begins to slip deeper into self hatred as he is consistently taunted by vecna's illusions. Eventually, will snaps. Meanwhile, Mike and the party struggle to figure out the reason for Will's recent change in behaviour. Will byers AND Mike wheeler angst. Byler angst/build up Slow burn Published 10/15/22 Ongoing...

Tension, yearning, real life threatening danger, and slow burn goodness 🔥 Will has been mostly honest about himself to everyone, but he still has one secret. Mike's world is spinning because, for once, he is not oblivious, and he has an idea about who Will's crush might have been, and the dots are finally connecting for him. But are they connecting too late? And will Mike survive long enough to find out? The story is mostly using canon stuff from the show, but I've changed a lot from season 5 vol 2 from chapter 7 onwards. Its basically an alternate ending where Mike and Will actually admit their feelings, and byler happens😁 inspired by some of the cool theories I wish we got in season 5. I don't own any of the characters or the original story.

Being taken my Vecna was possibly the worst thing that had happened to him in his fucked up life. Being taken by Vecna ruined him. But maybe that's what opened his life up to new beginnings. Byler with a hint of Steddie. And maybe The Losers Gang turn up towards the end ;)