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    “You want us to foster a kid?” Mike finally asks, disbelieving. Will is half convinced that El will laugh in their faces, clearing up the misunderstanding with a, “No, silly. I want you to water my plants.”

    “It doesn’t have to be forever,” El says. “Just until I can find another home for him. I can’t stand him living in the shelter anymore. Not right now. He needs emotional support. And don’t lie to me— I know you two have been wanting kids. This can be a trial run.”

    Will and Mike are tasked with fostering an emotionally distant, judgmental, sassy twelve-year-old boy from El’s shelter. As hard as they try to win his heart, they seem to be making no progress. After all, how could two strangers earn the trust of a boy who’s been hurt time and time again?

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    15 Mar 2026

  2. Rec 64

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    A continuation of the beloved Sharknilla fic "Going Live"!

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    24 Feb 2026

  3. Rec 97

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    "Have you talked to him today?" Jonathan asked, gesturing to Will, who was now approaching the sink. Mike didn't need Jonathan to explain who he was talking about.

    "No, he's been in the basement all day. I thought he was just painting or something," Mike replied, shaking his head before lowering his voice. "I think he's having an episode."

    Jonathan nodded. "I mean, maybe, but he hasn't had one in a long time," he said, voice growing softer.

    Mike knew Will was still recovering from everything, still adjusting to being back home. Everything that had happened in the past couple of years certainly hadn't been great, but Mike thought things were getting better, or at least easier.

    "I know," Mike whispered, looking back to Will, making sure he hadn't left the kitchen yet. Will was finishing up rinsing off his plate. Mike turned back to Jonathan. "What should we do?"

    "I don't know. I mean, you were always the one that he wanted. You always knew how to talk to him and knew what he needed," Jonathan said, pausing before continuing. "Honestly, I think he would probably just want you."

     

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    Will had an episode, and Mike was there to help.

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    22 Feb 2026

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    So beautifully written, had me mailing like an idiot the whole time

  4. Rec 98

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    Mike Wheeler didn’t plan on falling in love two days after moving to Hawkins.

    He definitely didn’t plan on it happening during late-night drives, under soft music, with gifted rings and the town glowing quietly below them.

    But sometimes love takes the scenic route—and sometimes, it’s saved for special occasions.

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    31 Jan 2026

  5. Rec 93

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    Will Byers has a simple commute, a simple job, and one not-so-simple crush on the mysterious boy who always sits across from him on the train. One stumble, one smile, and suddenly Will's whole world begins to shift.

    He only meant to catch his train. He didn't expect to catch feelings, too.

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    31 Jan 2026