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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.

1

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.

44 kudos 1,095 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Humor stranger things the relationships are only implied
2

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.

32 kudos 2,125 words 1/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
watching theory videos rn stranger things hellppp
3

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

167 kudos 23,192 words 7/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
stranger things eleven return digging the whole lucas and will ship
4

should I stay or should I go?

by winterzayn

A Ziam AU oneshot based off of the Netflix original series Stranger Things

35 kudos 2,218 words 1/1 chapters Not Rated
stranger things American AU OT5 Friendship
5

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.

121 kudos 15,230 words 4/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Crossover stranger things Crack and Angst
6

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.

202 kudos 703 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
closet scared Comfort
7

Easy

by ABakersTrilogyHasFourBooks

Holtzmann gets the munchies and Erin helps her find snacks. This story was entirely inspired by a can of Easy Cheese.

81 kudos 1,811 words 1/1 chapters Not Rated
Easy Cheese Empty kitchen Late night munchies
8

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.

184 kudos 772 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Friendship Crush Breakfast
9

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.

31 kudos 711 words 1/1 chapters Not Rated
Crush Love Fanfiction
10

Hoping For Something Part 2

by fangirlwttf

This is the 2nd part of Hoping For Something, Just fluff.

19 kudos 596 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
stranger things relationship Crush
11

First Date

by browneyesparker

A little peek into Mike and Eleven's first date. Pure fluff.

154 kudos 508 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Fluff First Date Romance (ish)
12

Green-Eyed Eleven

by browneyesparker

Eleven experiences her first bout of jealousy.

255 kudos 1,089 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Jealousy Friendship Romance
13

Netflix Date

by orphan_account

dolls: so is this a netflix date with peggy + laf on the side??deartheo: idk??? i guess??marmom: sure

28 kudos 1,596 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
College AU Texting stranger things
14

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.

109 kudos 1,011 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Halloween Haunted House stranger things
15

Upside Down

by AgentMaryMargaretSkitz

In which Laurel and Leonard are trapped in the Upside Down and Sara finds out they're alive.

40 kudos 731 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
stranger things upside down - Freeform Laurel Lance is Alive
16

I'm Sick

by isleptinmyconverse

Frank loves Gerard so much. But where did Gerard even come from?

23 kudos 627 words 2/? chapters Not Rated
angsty Crossdressing Gerard Way talks about scary ocean shit
17

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.

54 kudos 1,562 words 2/? chapters General Audiences
stranger things Supernatural - Freeform Alternate Universe- Stranger Things meets Supernatural
18

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

61 kudos 1,145 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Crushes Friendship Phone Conversations
19

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.

59 kudos 571 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Mileven Crushes things you didn't say
20

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.

94 kudos 768 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Stargazing Stars Wishes

Popular Characters

Steve Harrington Eddie Munson Mike Wheeler Will Byers Eleven

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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