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Hawkins, Indiana, seemed to finally be quiet. The Upside Down was sealed, Vecna was gone, and the gang was starting to believe in normal life again. Max Mayfield, finally free from her literal and metaphorical demons, just wants to skate, listen to her tapes, and maybe, just maybe, figure out what "living" really means.
Eleven, now officially Jane Hopper, is adjusting to everyday high school life, navigating algebra and friendship drama-a welcome change from fighting interdimensional monsters.
But as a new school year begins, strange tension starts to build between the two girls. It's not the old rivalry of their first meeting; it's something new, something electric. A shared glance in the hallway lasts a second too long. A casual touch becomes a lifeline.
When new, unsettling tremors hint that the supernatural world isn't as quiet as they thought, Max and Eleven find themselves relying on each other in ways they never expected. As they dive back into the unknown to protect their friends, they discover a new power-one they share just between themselves.
"Beyond The Gate" is a story of second chances, secret feelings, and the courage it takes to open your heart when the world is constantly trying to tear it down.