The Flirtatious Mind Flayer

    By Storybird

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    07 Dec, 2023

    a boy sitting at a table with a cup of tea and a plate of food on it, looking out a window

    The day had started off as any other for Will Byers. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and he was enjoying a peaceful breakfast. But all of that changed with an unexpected visitor.

    a man in a cape and caped outfit standing in a hallway with a light on his head and a door open

    Standing at his front door was the Mind Flayer, or rather, a human form of it. The jet-black hair, the crimson eyes, and the sharp fangs were a shocking sight, but what startled Will the most was the burn scar on its cheek.

    two young men standing next to each other in a room with a wall painted in grey and black with a white background

    The mere sight of the Mind Flayer made Will's heart pound in his chest. He remembered the terror of being possessed by it, the darkness that had consumed him. But now, it was standing in front of him, looking almost human.

    a woman in a leather jacket and a red jacket with a black collar and a red leather jacket with a black collar

    "Hello, Will," the Mind Flayer greeted, its voice a deep rumble that sent chills down Will's spine. The creature's eyes glinted with an unknown intent, as it offered him a flirtatious smile.

    a boy with a creepy face and a black hoodie with red eyes and a creepy face on his face

    Will was taken aback by this new behavior. He had expected hostility, not flirtation. He didn't know how to respond, so he simply stood there, frozen in place.

    two young men standing next to each other in a room with cracked walls and a cracked ceiling, one of them is looking at the other

    Over the next few weeks, the Mind Flayer kept visiting Will. Each time, it would try to engage him in conversation, always with that flirtatious smirk. Will found it unnerving, but also strangely fascinating.

    a young boy with a bloody face and a hoodie on in a dark room with a light from the ceiling

    Will started to notice a change in himself. He was no longer as terrified of the Mind Flayer. He was starting to see it as a human, rather than the monster it once was.

    a girl with a creepy face standing in front of a window with a creepy face on it's shirt

    The Mind Flayer, for its part, seemed to be genuinely trying to get to know Will. It would ask him about his day, his hobbies, and his dreams. It was like it wanted to be a part of his life.

    a boy with a black hair sitting in a chair with a hoodie on and a black bag in front of him

    Will found himself opening up to the Mind Flayer. He shared his fears, his hopes, and his dreams with it. The Mind Flayer listened attentively, always offering comforting words and advice.

    a boy and a girl are standing in a room with a window and a dragon head on their head

    As time went on, Will found himself looking forward to the Mind Flayer's visits. It was a strange friendship, but it was comforting in its own way. Will felt understood, something he hadn't felt in a long time.

    a boy standing in front of a door with a skull on his shirt on and a girl behind him

    However, there was still a part of Will that was wary. He couldn't forget the horrors he had experienced when he was possessed by the Mind Flayer. He wondered if this was all part of some twisted plan.

    two young boys standing next to each other in a hallway with a light shining on them and a door in the background

    He decided to confront the Mind Flayer about his suspicions. Its response was simple, "I just want to understand, Will. To understand what it means to be human."

    two children standing in a hallway with a mirror behind them and a light above them that says, the room is dark

    Will was taken aback by the Mind Flayer's sincerity. He realized that just as he was trying to understand the Mind Flayer, it too was trying to understand him.

    two young boys standing next to each other in front of a tree filled with leaves and branches, with a full moon behind them

    As the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, Will and the Mind Flayer developed a unique bond. They were two beings trying to understand each other, trying to coexist in a world that seemed to be against them.

    a woman sitting on a bed in a room with a window and a cat on the window sill

    One day, the Mind Flayer didn't show up. Will waited for hours, but it never came. He felt a sense of dread, worrying that something had happened to it.

    a boy standing in a hallway with a creepy look on his face and a creepy expression on his face

    Days turned into weeks, and there was still no sign of the Mind Flayer. Will was filled with anxiety. Despite his initial fears, he had grown to care for the Mind Flayer.

    a boy with a hoodie and a skull on his shirt is standing in a dark room with a brick wall

    Then one day, the Mind Flayer returned. It looked weak and tired. Will was relieved to see it, but also worried about its condition.

    a young man standing in front of a building with a bird flying overhead in the sky above him and a bird flying overhead

    "I had to leave," the Mind Flayer explained. "There were others who didn't understand, who wanted to destroy me." Its voice was filled with sadness.

    two people standing next to each other in a room with a door open and a window behind them that has a picture of a man and woman on it

    Will felt a pang of sympathy for the Mind Flayer. He realized that it was just as scared and misunderstood as he was. They were not so different after all.

    a man in a black jacket with a red spider on his chest and a red spider on his chest

    "I'm sorry," Will said, reaching out to the Mind Flayer. "I'm sorry that you had to go through that." The Mind Flayer looked at him, its crimson eyes filled with gratitude.

    a boy in a dark hallway with a creepy look on his face and nose, wearing a hoodie

    The Mind Flayer's visits became less frequent, but their bond remained strong. They understood each other in a way that no one else could. It was a strange friendship, but it was real.

    a boy standing under a blue sky with stars on it and a sky background with clouds and stars above him

    One day, the Mind Flayer didn't come. Will waited, but it never showed up. Days turned into weeks, and still, there was no sign of the Mind Flayer.

    a young man standing in a room with a book shelf in the background and a light coming through the window

    Will was filled with worry and sadness. He missed the Mind Flayer, missed their conversations, their shared understanding. He realized that he had lost a friend.

    a boy with a backpack standing in a field of flowers and trees in the background, looking at the camera

    Despite the sadness, Will was grateful for the time he had spent with the Mind Flayer. It had shown him a different perspective, taught him about understanding and acceptance.

    two boys standing in front of a mountain under a night sky with stars above them and a mountain below

    The Mind Flayer may have been a monster to others, but to Will, it was a friend. A friend who had shown him that even the most terrifying creatures could have a human side.

    a boy in a black hoodie standing in front of a digital image of a person with a star trek insignia on his hoodie

    Will never saw the Mind Flayer again. But he would always remember it, remember the lessons it had taught him. And in his heart, he knew that wherever the Mind Flayer was, it was at peace.

    a boy looking at himself in the mirror in the bathroom, with a reflection of himself in the mirror

    Life moved on, but the memories remained. Every now and then, Will would look at his reflection in the mirror, the burn scar a constant reminder of the unlikely friendship he had formed.

    a young girl standing in a forest at night with a full moon in the background and a full moon in the sky

    Will learned that acceptance didn't come from understanding everything about someone, but accepting them despite the things you didn't understand. And that was the most beautiful lesson he learned from the Mind Flayer.

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