How Stranger Things Fans Can Embrace The Power Of Grief Through Fanfiction
By Alex Ramirez | Grief, Girlboss Style: How Stranger Things Fans Can Embrace The Power Of Fanfiction
Ever felt a character you love just… vanished into thin air? Like, their whole arc, gone? That’s the Hawkins gang’s current situation, and for some fans, that’s where the real story begins. Enter: the realm of fanfiction, where grief becomes a superpower.
Here’s the thing: grief is messy. It’s messy like Hopper’s hair, messy like Eleven’s telekinetic hair-flinging. It’s the kind of messy that awards Winona Ryder an Emmy. But guess what? It’s also a wellspring of creative inspiration.
Fanfiction lets you explore the characters’ deepest, darkest grief. You can see them grapple with the loss of loved ones, discover hidden depths of their resilience, and even imagine them finding closure. It’s like turning Hawkins upside down, but for feels.
So, how do you unleash this grief-powered creativity? Here’s a starter kit:
- Reimagine the aftermath: What if Will survived the Mind Flayer? How would Joyce cope with Hopper’s absence?
- Explore unseen memories: What were Eleven’s formative moments in the lab? What secret did Joyce discover in Hopper’s basement?
- Imagine alternate realities: What if Hopper never left Hawkins? What if the Upside Down never vanished?
Remember, grief isn’t just about sadness. It’s about love, about memories, about the lingering echoes of those who are gone. Let your characters embrace these echoes, explore the complexities of their grief, and emerge stronger on the other side.
Fanfiction isn’t just about fluffy bunnies and romantic encounters (although those can be fun too!). It’s a space to delve into the human condition, to explore complex emotions, and to find catharsis through shared stories.
And the best part? You get to be the author. You get to shape the narrative, decide the outcome, and bring closure to your own version of Hawkins.
So, what are you waiting for? The Duffer Brothers aren’t going to write themselves out of this one. Take the reins, embrace the power of grief, and create your own epic Stranger Things fanfiction. The Hawkins crew needs you.
