Stranger Things Fanfiction
Netflix's sci-fi horror series set in 1980s Hawkins, Indiana, where supernatural forces threaten a group of friends.
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What is Stranger Things fanfiction?
Stranger Things fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Stranger Things universe. With over 45,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Stranger Things is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Steve Harrington, Eddie Munson, Mike Wheeler, Will Byers, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Stranger Things Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Stranger Things stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Stranger Legends
by byzinha
or the one where they take personality tests to know which characters of a certain hit show they are.everyone is alive and happy, and the new faces are part of the group.
Grown
by orphan_account
2 years later...December of 1985, and Mike Wheeler continues searching for Eleven. He's already in high school, and this Christmas break he knows he will finally find the strange girl with supernatural powers.
Static in the Summer
by 7elevenslurpees
Six months, one week and three days.It's been six months, one week and three days since Mike, Dustin, and Lucas were saved from the Demogorgon by Eleven, a uniquely gifted girl who made the ultimate sacrifice for her newly found friends. El destroyed the Demogorgon, but in the process disappeared in
should I stay or should I go?
by winterzayn
A Ziam AU oneshot based off of the Netflix original series Stranger Things
blinking
by orphan_account
In the middle of investigating the case of Will Byers, the Doctor and Donna make contact with ... Well, exactly, what? Originally a one-shot, but thanks to the lovely readers, might evolve.
Popular Stranger Things Ships
Steddie
Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson
The unlikely pairing of King Steve and the leader of the Hellfire Club from Stranger Things.
35,000 works →
Byler
Mike Wheeler/Will Byers
Best friends since childhood, Mike and Will's deep bond has been tested by supernatural forces and the complexities of growing up.
55,000 works →
Mileven
Eleven/Mike Wheeler
Mike Wheeler and Eleven, whose love story began when he helped a mysterious girl with supernatural powers find her place in the world.
40,000 works →
Ronance
Nancy Wheeler/Robin Buckley
Journalist Nancy Wheeler and musician Robin Buckley, whose investigative partnership revealed unexpected chemistry and mutual respect.
25,000 works →
Lumax
Lucas Sinclair/Max Mayfield
Lucas Sinclair and the fierce newcomer Max Mayfield, whose relationship developed from initial tension to deep understanding and love.
20,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Stranger Things fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 45,000 Stranger Things fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Stranger Things ships?
Popular Stranger Things pairings include Steddie, Byler, Mileven. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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