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1. Either way we're not alone (I'll find a new place to be from) by Collectionofcells

   Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)  

   • Not Rated
   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   13 Feb 2026

   Tags

   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • Will Byers/Mike Wheeler
   • Maxine "Max" Mayfield/Lucas Sinclair
   • Will Byers
   • Mike Wheeler
   • Lucas Sinclair
   • Dustin Henderson
   • Maxine "Max" Mayfield
   • Eleven | Jane Hopper
   • Jonathan Byers
   • Lonnie Byers
   • Jim "Chief" Hopper
   • Nancy Wheeler
   • Will Byers Needs a Hug
   • POV Will Byers
   • POV Mike Wheeler
   • Protective Mike Wheeler
   • Will Byers Can't Catch a Break
   • Will Byers Loves Mike Wheeler
   • Mike Wheeler Loves Will Byers
   • Mike Wheeler Has Internalized Homophobia
   • Slow Burn
   • Eating Disorders
   • Depression
   • Suicidal Thoughts
   • Child Abuse
   • Emotional/Psychological Abuse
   • Implied/Referenced Sexual Assault
   • Dead Dove: Do Not Eat
   • How Do I Tag
   • Other Additional Tags to Be Added
   • My First AO3 Post
   • Self-Harm

   Summary

   It's been three weeks since everything went down at Starcourt Mall. Three excruciatingly long weeks in which The Party, more importantly Will, has had to deal with the ramifications. Will has tried to put on a brave face, to stay strong, but if he's honest, it's taking every bit of himself to not completely break apart. Being hunted by a Demogorgon in the Upside Down, or having the Mind Flayer infiltrate his mind, would almost be preferable to his current situation. At least then, his mom would still be there, still be breathing, living her life –

   or

   Joyce Byers dies at Starcourt Mall in season 3 and Will and Johnathan have to live with their abusive father

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   English

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