Nightwalker

a Stranger Things 5 speculative fic.

by jediknight | Read on AO3 | Written for the 2025 Byler Big Bang with art by @faevont

Hawkins is quieter now, but quiet doesn’t mean safe. Not for Will Byers.

It’s been one month since Will has arrived back in Hawkins. One month since Will started living at the Wheelers’ haunted house. One month since Will and Mike have spoken to Lucas and Dustin. One month since Will’s night terrors have returned. With the help of Mike, Lucas, and Dustin, Will prepares to confront the truth of what’s been lying dormant inside himself for years.

Wait for the end 👀. Nightwalker is an independent horror project in development built with intention, atmosphere, and reimagining who gets to exist at the center of fear. We’re gearing up to launch our fundraising campaign in February, and we’ll be sharing updates, visuals, and behind-the-scenes moments along the way. If you’re interested in supporting, collaborating, or simply watching the journey unfold follow the page and stay tuned. More soon.

Nightwalker, like Munch — each step a silent scream, swallowed by the fog.

The city breathes slowly, as if unsure whether to wake or forget.

(Photo: d.)