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SUMMARY

Isadora Jones had always harboured mixed feelings about Billy Hargrove. Known for his charismatic yet brash demeanour, he had a way of attracting attention wherever he went, but not all of it was positive. So, when the announcement came that they would be paired together for a crucial school project, Isadora's heart sank. She couldn't help but roll her eyes at the thought of collaborating with someone she had previously deemed self-centered and infuriating.

However, as the days passed and they began to work together, Isadora found herself unexpectedly intrigued by the boy from California. Beneath his tough exterior and bravado, there was a depth to Billy that she hadn't anticipated. As they brainstormed ideas and shared snippets of their lives, she discovered layers to his personality that challenged her initial impressions. They talked about their dreams, their struggles, and even the shadows of their pasts.

As their lives became more intertwined, they navigated the complexities of teenage life, facing the trials of friendship and budding romance. Secrets began to surface—hidden fears, past mistakes, and vulnerabilities that they had both tried to bury. Their project turned into a shared journey of self-discovery, testing not only their academic partnership but also the foundations of their personal relationships with friends and family.

However, just as they began to explore their feelings for each other, the shadows of Hawkins returned to haunt them. Following the end of the school year, they found themselves confronting the Mind Flayer and Vecna, two powerful entities that threatened to tear apart everything they had come to know. The fight against these dark forces tested their courage and resolve like never before.

In the face of unimaginable danger, Isadora and Billy's relationship faced its ultimate test. Would the bond they had forged be strong enough to withstand the chaos around them? As they fought side by side, they had to make choices that would determine not only their survival but also the survival of their friends and the town they loved.

The stakes were higher than ever, and the emotional weight of their newfound connection hung heavy in the air. Would they emerge from the darkness stronger together, or would the pressure of the impending doom force them apart? The choices they made in the heat of battle would ultimately dictate the fate of their relationship, leading them to question whether their bond was truly unbreakable in a world filled with monsters.

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STARRING

OLIVIA HOLT as ISADORA JONES

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DACRE MONTGOMERY as BILLY HARGROVE

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JOE KEERY as STEVE HARRINGTON

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KAITLYN DEVER as KENDRA WRIGHT

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HALEY LU RICHARDSON as HAZEL BYERS-HOPPER

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SYDNEY SWEENEY as BEATRIX HARGROVE

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STARRING
STRANGER THINGS CAST as THEIR RESPECTIVE CHARACTERS
SARA WAISGLASS as ELLIE HOPPER

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DISCLAIMER

I do not own anything in this book except for my original character, Isadora Jones. Credit for the other original characters goes to their rightful owners (who have given permission for me to use these characters - credit goes to kirystormborn and Babyd0lleyes for Kendra Wright & Hazel Byers-Hopper. Also shoutout to my favourite person who created Beatrix and who helped me a lot with ideas for this fanfic, I appreciate you more than words could ever describe! ❤️)
All rights belong to original owners. Any pictures, gifs, songs and videos used within this book belong to their rightful owner.

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WARNING

This books contains and discusses some triggering content including mentions of death, alcohol use, some strong language, sexual themes and content and adult themes. It also contains some graphical descriptions. Please read at your own risk.

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AUTHORS NOTE

Hello,

I'm excited to bring to you my Billy Hargrove fanfic, which I've been planning, writing and editing for ages.

Please be mindful that updates will probably be slow and yes, there will be a lot of cliche moments in this book tbh. I have also changed a lot of the storyline to fit with this book. Also while the start of the book is somewhat set during s2, the timeline and events have somewhat been changed to fit in with this storyline as Isadora doesn't play a major part in the events that took place in season two.

Also this was loosely inspired by a Tiktok POV and I don't remember who the owner of the Tiktok video was but credit for the inspiration goes to them.

Yes, I'm rewriting and revamping this book so I am going to be republishing all the chapters so please bare with me as I do.

I hope you guys enjoy this book as much as I look forward to writing it!

Set during S2 - Post S5

STARTED: 29/12/2022 (rewritten version 06/10/2024)

FINISHED:

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