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52 notable Stranger Things works from our AO3 database, ranked by kudos — with full stats, tags, and similar-fic recommendations for each.

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Not So Bad

by outofmygourd · Steddie, Jancy

Vecna is dead. It's the summer after the party's freshman year. Steve Harrington spends it in the Family Video Store, and Eddie Munson is spending post-graduate life bothering him. And maybe Steve isn't as bothered as he used to be.

45k kudos 43,409 words Mature Complete
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sub-culture

by palmviolet · Steddie

“Is he whining about Eddie being mean to him again?” Robin is leaning in the doorway, eating a leftover slice that’s probably cold by now. “You talk about him more than you talk about girls, Steve, it’s getting concerning. Anyone would think you had a crush.”or, steve is pretty convinced eddie now h

29k kudos 60,702 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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the affliction of the feeling

by nondz (pinkjook) · Steddie

“Hold on,” Robin interrupts. “Hold on, is this— are you, like. Do you know what masochism is?”“I know I act like it sometimes, Robin, but I’m not actually fucking twelve,” Steve says.OR: Eddie has a black hanky in his back pocket.

28k kudos 27,203 words Explicit Complete
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Keep it Steady, Eddie

by outofmygourd · Steddie

Eddie Munson doesn't mind working at the Family Video Store. It's a nice sense of normalcy (not to mention money) and he gets to see Robin more because of it. However, between working together and sharing the same best friend, he's also been seeing a lot more of Steve Harrington. He wants nothing mo

27k kudos 104,812 words Explicit Complete
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The One in Which a Time Loop is Fucking Exhausting.

by badpancake · Steddie

It’s the first time in a while that he doesn’t know what comes next. He’s dove into the water hundreds of times. Screamed as his flesh was torn apart, heard Master of Puppets in the distance and held back tears. Felt Max’s cold, small hand in his as she laid in the hospital bed. There are things tha

27k kudos 41,496 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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Are You Flagging?

by soidade · Steddie

“Look, I’m just asking, okay? Not– I don't mean anything by it. But, uh.” His eyes darted back and forth, then he leaned in close to Steve. Steve had gotten used to that, kind of. The guy had no concept of personal space. “Are you flagging?” Eddie finally finished. Steve shook his head slowly, eyes

26k kudos 40,991 words Explicit Complete
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Three Shots

by steveharringtoned · Steddie

Three shots ring out. Steve hears them before he feels them; a warm, wet pain burning in his torso, intolerably excruciating. There’s a bundle of squawks and screams, outbursts of panic and anger, and it’s only when Hopper falls forwards to take Steve up into a slightly rough, protective hold, does

26k kudos 13,434 words Not Rated Complete
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A Sign of The Morning

by ToEdenandBackAgain · Steddie

Vecna is dead. The Upside Down is cut off from Hawkins yet again. Steve is trying to go back to normal, whatever that is. He's also trying to figure out exactly how Eddie Munson has managed to fit so easily into his life.

24k kudos 86,804 words Mature Complete
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The Secrets That You Keep (When You're Talking in Your Sleep)

by DH_epub · Jancy

Mike thinks it all started the day the Byers moved into their house. Having sold their house in Hawkins a year and a half prior and moved to California, when they came back, and the town got put in lockdown, they didn’t have a place to go. Mike had kindly offered up their place during dinner. ~ The

21k kudos 328,136 words Explicit Complete
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smoking guns (hot to the touch)

by fivecenturiesverse · Steddie

Sure, they've saved the world, but the best part of that really is that it doesn't end there and in a town where everyone thinks he murdered a girl, he's at least got Steve Harrington and Robin Buckley. It's really not his fault he accidentally starts living at Steve's house, he was invited, after a

21k kudos 7,590 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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the most remarkable thing about you standing in the doorway is that it’s you

by greatunironic · Steddie

Sixteen years after the world didn't end for the last time, Max Mayfield showed up on Steve’s doorstep and said, “You gonna walk me down the aisle in May or what?” Or, it’s 2002 and Steve Harrington attends a wedding, a funeral, and a birth.

20k kudos 34,987 words Explicit Complete
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Turn Your Back on Mother Nature

by gr0gu · Steddie

It wasn't supposed to go like this.Steve was supposed to work with Robin at the Family Video, flirt with the many many girls who came to browse the expansive selection of VHSes, go on some dates, and hopefully find The One.It was supposed to be a notably upside-down free year.And, hey, for what it's

19k kudos 16,996 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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Falling Off The Edge Of The World

by coeurdeleo92 · Steddie

Steve is rapidly discovering that Eddie Munson has zero concept of personal space.He isn’t exactly complaining though.

18k kudos 7,392 words Explicit Complete
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Don't Tell Me There's No Hope At All/ Together We Stand, Divided We Fall

by Straight_Outta_Hobbiton · Harringrove

Billy's used to being afraid of his father, and he knows he's not the only one scared. But it's one thing to know your stepmother gets smacked around every once in a while and another thing completely to find her body on the bathroom floor.He's a mess, Max is even more of a mess, and Joyce Byers is

17k kudos 59,161 words Mature Complete
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a cinematic vision ensued (like the holiest dream)

by fivecenturiesverse · Steddie

Eddie and Steve have been spending a lot of time together since Vecna. They're co-parenting kids, getting high every night, and sleeping in the same bed. They basically share a wardrobe too. He thinks this is dangerous, its like they’re married, the casual sharing of intimacy, this space between t

17k kudos 5,226 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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open up your lovin’ arms (i want some, want some)

by oaseas · Steddie

Dustin's concerned Steve's going to die alone. Steve's concerned Dustin won't ever understand the concept of boundaries. Or: Dustin attempts to save Steve's love-life.

17k kudos 7,312 words General Audiences Complete
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Camp Folktale, Summer of ‘86

by cairparavels · Steddie

When Steve applies for a summer camp per Dustin's request, he doesn’t expect to have the most interesting summer of his life.Featuring a sulky metalhead who hates Steve for no reason, eight kids set on driving Steve to an early grave, Robin Buckley’s ability to charm any girl she wants, and Steve’s

16k kudos 113,859 words Not Rated Complete
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Shovel Talks

by steph_fangirl · Steddie

“Oh,” Steve says. Then again, “oh,” a little quieter. His expression changes; from confusion to something pained almost. “Mr Munson, I don’t…” he takes a deep breath, his voice a little shaky as he continues. “I don’t think he…I don’t think he likes me like that.”He doesn’t say “it’s not like that.”

16k kudos 4,397 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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Steve Harrington's Guide to Touch

by how_about_no · Steddie

Eddie won't stop touching anyone and everyone, except for Steve. He has a plan to change that.*“You can touch me.” That was not how Steve intended for it to come out. He opened his mouth and closed it a few times.Eddie had frozen with his fingers halfway to his mouth. Smoke curled from his cigarette

16k kudos 18,863 words Mature Complete
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chat with you, baby (flirt a little, maybe)

by desiccatedwithering (acornsofthemind) · Steddie

“Hey, shitheads!” Steve “the hair” Harrington barks, looming in the doorway like a monster from the Abyss. “What the fuck are you doing in here? Get your asses down to the gym right fucking now.”Eddie gapes. First of all, the audacity— Second, he’s never been much for physical fights, but if this do

16k kudos 11,706 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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the lathe

by palmviolet · Steddie

"This time, do it right. This time Eddie won’t bleed out in his arms, in anyone’s arms. This time, Steve will do it right."— or, steve relives the day they try to kill vecna over and over, and eddie just can't seem to stop dying. steve finds this totally unacceptable.

16k kudos 82,547 words Mature Complete
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we're just kids in the dark

by FagurFiskur · Steddie

“Just relax.” Eddie runs his fingers through Steve’s hair and okay, that actually feels kind of nice. “This is happening, so you might as well enjoy it.”Robin laughs. “You’re gonna look so pretty, Steve.”“I’m gonna kill all of you,” Steve mutters but he sits still and lets Eddie muss up his hair pro

15k kudos 8,714 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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Here I Go Again

by HeckinaHandbasket · Harringrove

It was a new lifeguard.And he wasn’t a Beta, either.No, he was. All. Alpha.Now that Steve looked around, he noticed that the prime deck chairs all held posing, preening, perfectly coiffed Omegas, mostly mated but still blatantly ogling the new lifeguard.There was a lot of him to ogle.

14k kudos 66,439 words Explicit Complete
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meet with monsters

by lymricks · Harringrove

Harrington stops. Billy watches all the blood drain out of Harrington’s face and there wasn’t much color there to start with. Harrington lifts the bat again, tries to get to his feet, lands back on his ass. “Billy,” he says again, but it’s desperate now, not relieved. “Billy, behind you!”Four times

13k kudos 13,488 words Explicit Complete
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in waves

by lymricks · Harringrove

It’s March and it’s too cold for Billy to be shirtless and wearing shorts, but he hadn’t noticed until Harrington appeared and made him hold still. Harrington can’t seem to stop looking at the bruises. “What’s it to you if I miss a little school, Harrington?” Billy asks. He feels goosebumps rising o

11k kudos 45,095 words Mature Complete
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master of puppets, i'm pulling your strings

by orphan_account · Harringrove

And to make matter’s worst, which is just her luck, really, no surprises there, a car turns the corner, engine roaring, and slows down as it nears the school. Not any car either, no. Billy Hargrove’s blue Camaro is a one of a kind car here in Hawkins, and right now, it’s screeching to a halt. Great.

10k kudos 39,599 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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Incident at Castle Byers

by flippyspoon · Harringrove

Will learns something about Billy Hargrove and feels a little less alone.

10k kudos 3,639 words General Audiences Complete
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dried up, half full

by lymricks · Harringrove

Steve’s been coming out here searching for a monster in the woods. He’s finally found one.“What do you want, Hargrove?”

10k kudos 60,016 words Explicit Complete
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Princess Steve

by Squeakyshroom · Harringrove, Jancy

Billy smirks at him, white teeth glinting: “Finish up, why don’t you? You’re making me regret choosing you to cheat off, King Steve-”“Don’t. Call. Me. That.”“Okay....” Billy says, mock sweet. “How about... princess?”(Or: Steve doesn't know if he hates or loves the pet names; all he knows is that Bil

10k kudos 15,095 words Explicit Complete
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Harringrove Stuff

by wrecked_fuse · Harringrove

A collection of art I haven't posted on tumblr/twt or full uncut versions.Rating includes from Teen and Up to Explicit.1 chapter = 1 post.Chapters and tags will be updated.

10k kudos 0 words Explicit Complete
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Second Thoughts

by CallieB · Harringrove

That night, 1984 Steve sits at the kitchen table, a pack of frozen carrots wrapped in a tea towel against his swollen purple face. "I'm fine," he says. It’s over. They fought the monsters, and they won. Now he can rest.Except in real life, the credits don't roll, and they don't get to skip ahead to

8k kudos 245,879 words Not Rated Complete
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Billy Hargrove Sucks

by flippyspoon · Harringrove

Hopper puts Steve in charge of sobering up a wasted Billy Hargrove one afternoon and suddenly things start to make sense. Until they really don't.

8k kudos 7,871 words Mature Complete
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Have Happened

by cortexikid · Jancy

"I overheard you. You were talking in your sleep.”Steve's heart fluttered nervously. “It was a little funny at first,” Nancy admitted, her tone a mix of teasing and apologetic, “you were moaning my name and I thought it’d be kinda funny if Mike accidentally overheard you having a sex dream about his

8k kudos 43,318 words Mature Complete
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it's a risk, it's a gamble

by nondz (pinkjook) · Jancy

“I think we should pretend to date,” Robin says.“What?” Steve sputters.

8k kudos 59,556 words Explicit Complete
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all these to me

by lymricks · Harringrove

“I got our room key,” Billy says.“Our…?”“Alphabetical,” Billy answers, shrugging. Or: Three times Steve and Billy share (a bed, a meal, the truth) and one time they share (a virus).

8k kudos 9,715 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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something happens and i'm

by brawlite · Harringrove

(head over heels)Billy loves his job as at the Hawkins Community Pool. It's even better now that Steve Harrington's a lifeguard, too.

8k kudos 10,246 words Explicit Complete
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city lights lay out before us

by silvergalaxy · Harringrove

“I said, c’mere, Harrington,” Billy repeats, eyeing Steve like it’s a challenge.Steve doesn’t lose challenges.-Steve has been wandering through the woods at night for months, earning him the not-so-coveted title of Hawkins' resident nutcase. By the time Billy Hargrove rolls into town with his stupid

8k kudos 70,261 words Mature Complete
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Of Fists and Firsts

by ohmybgosh · Harringrove

Will witnesses a moment between Steve and Billy.

8k kudos 2,468 words Mature Complete
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Build It Better

by Anonymous · Harringrove

“Congratulations, Steve. You’re having a baby.”

7k kudos 29,884 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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Jackrabbit Underneath

by Grey_Lark · Jancy

Steve’s never understood why adults always praise him for being a “people person” as if it’s some great accomplishment. What, like it’s hard? -------------------Or: Steve Harrington is your average American teenager, he just had to work harder than most to learn how to ignore the emotions bumping in

7k kudos 218,146 words Mature
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Thicker Than Blood

by Doodsxd · Harringrove

“Trick you into what?” He was losing his patience. “Where is Max? Is she hurt?” “Dustin, look at him. His canines aren’t out, his pupils aren’t dilated, he’s not posturing.” He tried to argue with the other boy. “You can’t…” Harrington held Dustin’s bat for a second, stopping him from charging. “You

7k kudos 9,702 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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Ocean Child

by flippyspoon · Harringrove

“I’m Steve’s friend,” Billy said, pulling out into the road. “I’m Billy.”“I’ve never met you,” Erica said, scowling.“Yeah well, we don’t travel in the same social circles.” Billy wanted a cigarette.“You look like a criminal,” Erica said.

7k kudos 4,528 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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This Universe is Strange (I'm Stranger)

by Bamboozledddd · Harringrove, Jancy

One green flash, and the next thing Harry sees is a town sign: Welcome to Hawkins. Consequently, the more she adapts to her climate, the more suspicious she becomes of the town activity, particularly a little girl with wide eyes and a number tattooed onto her wrist.Something must be done to fix this

7k kudos 175,762 words Mature
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Who's Gonna Drive You Home?

by LaVeraceVia · Harringrove

“Steve,” she says again, with more urgency, and now he’s sure it’s Max. “I need your help.” Steve’s pulse goes into overdrive. “Max, what’s wrong? I can get Hopper- ”“No!” she cuts him off, talking fast. “No cops. There’s no time and, and…it’s so cold out there and—and there’s just no time okay? You

7k kudos 81,262 words Explicit Complete
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How to Rehabilitate a Jock in Four Months

by towardthesun · Jancy

After their breakup, Steve found that being around Nancy and Jonathan was pretty much unbearable. His old friends wouldn't even look at him, and there was only so much time he could spend with the kids before he started feeling kind of pathetic. All in all, he was a pretty lonely person now.But was

6k kudos 84,542 words General Audiences
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he was turned to steel

by idlyfretting · Jancy

Gareth was hallucinating.That was the only explanation that made sense. He wasn’t sure he’d ever gone this long without sleeping, so it made sense that his brain had gone a little wonky.Steve Harrington had just burst into Eddie’s hospital room, reached under the couch by the window, pulled out a ba

6k kudos 15,408 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete
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A Walking Denial

by mistermistyeyed · Jancy

Everyone thought that life could finally go back to normal; or at least as close to normal you could get after fighting interdimensional monsters. But, when Steve starts acting weird, they remember that the supernatural isn't their only problem. Or; The one where Steve finally gets the family he des

6k kudos 24,014 words Teen And Up Audiences
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A Protector, A Guardian Angel

by AshWinterGray · Jancy

Steve's changed quite a bit since that day he adopted six kids. At least, he'd like to think so. So when Carol and Tommy go through another "break-up" stage, and some creeps are eyeing his former friend, there is no way he is going to let them touch her. It starts with Carol, protecting her and shie

5k kudos 9,188 words Mature Complete
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Steve Harrington and His Kids

by AshWinterGray · Jancy

Because there aren't enough of these stories, here are some random one-shots with Steve Harrington and his kids.REQUEST CLOSED(If you would like to make one of these one-shots into a story, just comment the title and I will give permission!)

5k kudos 103,807 words General Audiences Complete
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The Party Watches The Black Phone

by Squirrel_Tail22 · Jancy

At the Byers house for Movie night, Robin pulls out a movie that she found in the back of Family Video covered in dust. Not knowing the can of worms that would open, the group agrees. Once the movie plays, they realized they're not watching a movie but a dark past someone wanted to keep hidden for a

5k kudos 77,379 words Not Rated Complete
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The times Mike Wheeler and Will Byers tried hiding their relationship, and the one time they couldn't.

by TheYilingPatriarch1 · Jancy

There was something on both their minds, as it turned out. So when Will brought up the topic of the party and their family, Mike agreed completely with his fear. They’re going to keep their relationship a secret so they can work things out themselves, and because they can’t afford for their relation

5k kudos 58,069 words Explicit Complete
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Things Only Get Stranger

by hughescookingfan · Jancy

Steve Harrington just wanted to go for a drive the night of November 6, 1983. Just a drive. He didn't expect to stumble across Will Byers running alone in the woods, let alone an inter-dimensional flower faced monster out for blood. He definitely didn't expect to be dragged into something so much bi

5k kudos 398,231 words Teen And Up Audiences Complete

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