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1. I never meant to cause you any sorrow. by ozzee

   Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)  

   • Not Rated
   • Major Character Death
   • Gen, M/M
   • Complete Work

   10 Jan 2026

   Tags

   • Major Character Death
   • Will Byers/Mike Wheeler
   • Will Byers
   • Mike Wheeler
   • Joyce Byers
   • Jonathan Byers
   • Dustin Henderson
   • Lucas Sinclair
   • Henry Creel | One | Vecna
   • Eleven | Jane Hopper
   • Steve Harrington
   • Robin Buckley
   • Maxine "Max" Mayfield
   • Mike Wheeler Loves Will Byers
   • Will Byers Loves Mike Wheeler
   • Will Byers-centric
   • Siblings Will Byers & Eleven | Jane Hopper
   • Will Byers Can't Catch a Break
   • Character Death

   Summary

   In the aftermath of the final battle with the Hive Mind, Will’s fate is sealed—he dies, leaving the world he fought to live in forever changed. Before his passing, he writes heartfelt letters to everyone he loves, each one a window into his thoughts, regrets, and unspoken feelings. The letters reveal his gratitude for the bonds that carried him through unimaginable horrors, his quiet apologies for moments he failed, and his deepest truths that could never be spoken aloud. As his friends and family read them, they are confronted with both grief and a profound sense of closure, discovering sides of Will they never knew existed. His death is devastating, but through his words, he leaves a lasting legacy of love, courage, and remembrance.

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