Shattered Hearts - a byler Story
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Last published Sat, Jul 11, 2026
After moving to California, Will Byers feels more alone than ever.
When Mike visits for Easter, buried feelings and broken trust come to the surface-forcing Will to confront a truth he's tried to forget:
heartbreak doesn't always come with a warning and it's not always that simple as unrequited love.
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A story that takes place on season 4 of Stranger Things following the mess inside Will's, and sometimes Mike's too, heads and hearts.
Warning list:
Please! This is fictional! I have no intention of harming or triggering anyone so read this please!
Will Byers will have self destructive tendencies such as: self isolation, skipping meals, dark thoughts and self-harm!
The first chapters will follow the cannon script of the season but with the Byler twist! Then after chapter 5 or 6 the story will be written by all my imagination!
I'm open to creative criticism but no hate.
Hope you enjoy the story <3 XOXO
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