INT. HAWKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM -- NIGHT It's the night of the school dance. Max (MAXINE) and Lucas are dancing with their friends Mike, Eleven, Will, and Dustin. The atmosphere is lively, with the songs of the 80s playing loudly, and colorful lights are swirling around the room. ANGLE ON MAX Looking around the gym, she suddenly spots something strange, a flicker of darkness. She is wearing a big smirk on her face, and her eyes have a curious but devilish twinkle. MAX Guys, did you see that? LUCAS See what? ANGLE ON SHADOW A dark shadow lingers in the corner of the gym, the Mind Flayer. It starts growing and taking shape, with tendrils reaching out and slithering on the floor. ANGLE ON MAX AND LUCAS The tendrils slowly wrap around Max and Lucas' feet, unnoticed by them and their friends. Her eyes close as she suddenly gasps-a sense of pleasure runs through her veins, entering her system. ANGLE ON LUCAS Lucas grits his teeth, the tendrils tighten, and his pupils dilate. A newfound sense of power and ruthlessness surges inside him. ANGLE ON MAX AND LUCAS - POSSESSED Their faces have completely changed-Max possesses a sensual, sadistic look in her eyes, and her movements become more seductive. Lucas, in contrast, emits a chilling, violent aura. Their friends remain oblivious. MAX (seductively) Hey, El. You're looking good tonight. ELEVEN (confused) Thanks, Max? Max walks over to Mike, biting her lip, her hand barely grazing his shoulder-sending shivers down his spine. MAX Oh, and Mike. Come find me when the slow dance starts. Mike is left speechless, as Eleven shoots Max a confused and worried look. Doubt begins to creep into her mind about her friends' intentions. ANGLE ON LUCAS Fueled by his newfound power and calculated mindset, Lucas starts to manipulate the group, his words dripping with malicious intent. LUCAS Guys, have you ever thought about what we could do if we harnessed the powers this town has? WILL (uncomfortable) What are you saying, Lucas? DUSTIN Yeah, you're starting to sound like the bad guys we fight against. LUCAS (smirking) I'm just saying, we could become unbeatable. The camera slowly zooms out, the flickering darkness of the Mind Flayer casting eerie shadows on Max and Lucas as they continue to revel in their deviousness. Their unsuspecting friends remain oblivious of the brewing storm that awaits them. END SCENE