A Note from the Author:
Welcome, fellow Stranger Things fans. A few things before we dive into this adventure together:
First of all - thank you for being here. For taking the time to read this in the first place.
Second - MASSIVE SPOILER ALERTS AHEAD.
Like... forreal. If you haven't watched Season 4 or Season 5 and don't want it ruined for you - please proceed at your own risk.
Third - If this had a rating, I'd guess it around Age 16+
I marked it 18+ due to ONE Graphic death scene. Otherwise, there's nothing overly descriptive. There are mentions of drugs, sex, and violence.
So. Let's all keep in mind that this is a fanfic. Not all events are canon; not all characters are the same; and not everything that took place in the show takes place in this story.
Some examples of this Hawkins:
- The prologue takes place the Fall/Winter before the start of Season 4 (Chapter One is basically Season 4 Episode 1 - not events; just timeline-wise)
- It's still Hawkins; there's still the Upside Down; and Vecna and all of his minions are still a thing.
- One OC Character is going to be introduced and woven into the story as Dustin Henderson's older sister, April.
- Eleven doesn't lose her powers/doesn't have to go away to do the NINA project (Please read - you'll see)
- All members of the gang have been around since at least Season 2
And then here are the real big ones - and probably the ones that might get more of you to stick around:
- There is NO fugitive storyline
and...
- Eddie Munson... does. Not. Die.
Yes, you read that correctly. And I was just excited as you are right now to write it.
I know that was the big storyline of Season 4, but I was very upset by Eddie's death - considering absolutely no one really "died" in Season 5. (Don't come at me for Eleven. We didn't SEE HER die. So... I believe)
But Like... are you kidding me? Why did Eddie have to die? So I figured... Why not invent an alternate universe where he lives?
If you've made it this far and you're still interested, thank you again - seriously.
Because I've been away from writing for so long, and this story made me find the joy again.
It's not perfect, but I loved every minute of it.
So please... enjoy.
