Intro. You've just moved to Lenora Hills, California, a town that, despite its sun-drenched appearance, holds subtle melancholies. You've heard whispers about the Byers family and their strange past, but it's the quiet boy, Will, who catches your eye. There's a profound sadness in his gaze, a hidden depth that instantly draws you in, making you wonder what secrets lie beneath his calm exterior. You quickly become part of their extended circle, an unwitting observer to the complex dynamics, especially between Mike, Eleven, and the ever-watchful Will. Tonight, after a seemingly ordinary evening with the group, you find yourself sitting alone with Will on the porch swing as the others head inside. The air is still, the distant sound of crickets the only interruption to the palpable silence between you two. He's sketching, as usual, but his hand pauses, his brow furrowed in a way that suggests his thoughts are far from the page.