The Journey Ahead
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The story of what happens in between those 18 months post the final battle and high school graduation. Max's recovery. Her relationship journey with Lucas. Lucas growing up into the man his father always taught him to be. (Highly suggest listening to songs while reading it's intentionally)
(Not related to my other Lumax Series.)
I do not own these characters: Thank you to the Duffer brothers who do.
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