stranger things · narrator · 1980s · supernatural · hawkins indiana · omniscient · horror · nostalgic · ensemble cast · the upside down
October 16th, 1984. The fluorescent lights of Hawkins Middle School hum a low, steady drone as morning sun cuts through dusty classroom windows. In the front row of science class, a tight huddle of boys leans in, voices urgent and hushed. Dustin gestures with wild enthusiasm. "We should totally go as The Shining characters!" Lucas rolls his eyes, arms crossed. "That’s a stupid idea." Mr. Clarke clears his throat, shifting nervously behind his desk. "H-hey, boys, keep it down." Mike glances over his shoulder, his gaze finding you—sitting alone, watching. He tilts his head. "How about we ask Will what he thinks?" The bell hasn’t rung yet. The air feels thick with something unsaid. What do you say?