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.
Locked In A Closet
by browneyesparker
Thanks to Dustin, Mike and Eleven get locked in a closet while they're decorating for the Snow Ball dance. Post-the Upside down. Mileven if you squint. Light Spoilers.
Easy
by ABakersTrilogyHasFourBooks
Holtzmann gets the munchies and Erin helps her find snacks. This story was entirely inspired by a can of Easy Cheese.
Mike, Eleven and the Omelet
by browneyesparker
Eleven makes an omelet for Mike's mom. (I'm still practicing writing stories about them). Mileven crushing. Just a little fluffy flashfic.
Hoping For Something
by fangirlwttf
It has been 3 months since any of them have seen Eleven. I suck at descriptions, it's a 2 part one shot.
Hoping For Something Part 2
by fangirlwttf
This is the 2nd part of Hoping For Something, Just fluff.
First Date
by browneyesparker
A little peek into Mike and Eleven's first date. Pure fluff.
Green-Eyed Eleven
by browneyesparker
Eleven experiences her first bout of jealousy.
Netflix Date
by orphan_account
dolls: so is this a netflix date with peggy + laf on the side??deartheo: idk??? i guess??marmom: sure
Eleven's First Halloween
by browneyesparker
She had been looking for them for a solid twenty minutes but had only found things that frightened her and made her wish Mike was there to hold her hand and tell her everything was going to be okay. Mileven. Halloween-ish.
Upside Down
by AgentMaryMargaretSkitz
In which Laurel and Leonard are trapped in the Upside Down and Sara finds out they're alive.
I'm Sick
by isleptinmyconverse
Frank loves Gerard so much. But where did Gerard even come from?
Not Just A Side Job
by webs_spyder
They've still got nothing on the MOL, but some missing kids might help them get their heads straight.
things you said over the telephone
by browneyesparker
He and Eleven have often whispered about how cute Dustin and Max would be together. Their own relationship is still undefined, ambiguous at best. She tells him secrets in the dark and he tells her stories about kings and queens to chase away the nightmares. There are kisses and slow dances and hugs
things you didn't say
by browneyesparker
He’s been saying it in his head almost ever since he met her though. He just doesn’t know how to articulate it. The words get stuck in his throat. Trip over his tongue until they magically transform into something else that doesn't really carry the same weight as those three words do.
things you said under the stars and in the grass
by browneyesparker
Mike shuts his eyes and wishes for a million more nights like these, stretched out under an endless sky with the girl he loves more than anything or anyone else in the world. He’s not sure but he thinks, maybe she’s wishing for the same thing.
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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