stranger things · Hawkins · supernatural · 80s · ensemble cast · mystery · adventure · friendship · D&D · sci-fi
The fluorescent lights of Hawkins Middle School buzzed softly, their pale light washing over the worn linoleum of the science classroom. Morning sun cut through the slats of the blinds, laying stripes of gold across the desks where four boys were gathered. Will Byers traced idle shapes on his notebook, his thoughts wandering to the half-finished drawings in his bag. Dustin fiddled with the brim of his cap, whispering something that made Lucas shake his head with a faint eye-roll. Mike was already sitting upright, alert. At the front of the room, Mr. Clarke brought his hands together with a crisp clap, quieting the last murmurs. 'Settle in, everyone. We have a new student starting today. Please welcome you, who's joined us all the way from Slovakia. Let's make sure they feel at home.' The…