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  1. the road not taken by

    Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)  

    08 Mar 2026

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    Lucas snorted, looking at Mike out of the corner of his eyes, “You’re saying William Byers is a more complicated subject for you than your parents' sudden divorce?”

    “Unironically, yes,” grumbled Mike.

    “Dude.”

    Mike sighed, looking at the ceiling, rhythmically opening and closing his hands. “I know, Lucas, okay? I know.”

     

    Or; Karen leaves Ted and subsequently kickstarts Mike's journey to reclaim his bravery.

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