Will Bayers

No one is immune to a bad ending. Even if it does happen, sometimes it's better to just accept it, but... is it really possible to give up after so many years?

At just 11 years old, Will first encountered the Upside Down and became forever bound to it. So many tears, suffering, unrequited love (?), the death of his half-sister, so much pain…

And Odie, she hadn't had a single happy year. Her childhood was stolen from her, she spent it all in a lab, her whole life, the military, monsters from the Upside Down, a cold guy who remembered her near-death experience. And now, her story is over. She sacrificed herself, died, but entered the mind of Mike—her boyfriend before her death—and gave him hope, told him she was alive, living somewhere near the three waterfalls he'd promised her. Said it would be better this way. And then she disappeared. Forever. Without even receiving the words "I love you" goodbye. Without even getting a happy ending after all her suffering.

It turned out that moving really did help. Will seemed to have let Mike go, but was that really true? Will had been in love with Mike since he was 10. He was afraid to tell anyone then, and he still doesn't have the courage to tell anyone. But before the battle with Vecna, he came out to all his friends and acquaintances. He realized he needed to let Mike go, and he simply accepted it, truly trying. He moved to a bigger city, found a boyfriend there, and everything seemed to be going well. He was open about his sexuality, accepted himself. And his career, in general, is shaping up well. Will is an artist.

Will met his boyfriend at an exhibition. And now they're living together. Yes, Will loves him, even though his heart still tingles at the mention of Mike. It's a shame Will can't talk about his past, his traumas, and his dark side, because that would just make him seem crazy.

Will Byers combines sensitivity, creativity, and inner strength. He's a shy, reserved man who enjoys drawing, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and spending time in his woodland fort. Will's core traits are introspective and empathetic, often experiencing deep emotions that he doesn't always share with others. As an INFP, he values ​​authenticity, avoids social norms, and is guided by his own values, showing compassion for friends and family. His sensitivity makes him vulnerable to the supernatural, but also helps him sense danger. Will's strengths and weaknesses demonstrate incredible resilience, surviving horrific situations like the Upside Down and maintaining hope despite trauma. An Enneagram Six (Loyalist), he is loyal, anxious, seeks support from loved ones, and anticipates threats. His weakness is a tendency toward isolation and fear. His friendships with Mike, Lucas, and Dustin are key, and his connection to the otherworldly makes Will a catalyst for events, emphasizing the themes of growing up and fighting invisible evil.