
The story of Stranger Things started with Will Byers’ disappearance. Now, after the first part of Stranger Things 5, we understand why Vecna chooses to target children. He believes they are vulnerable, both physically and mentally, making them easy to manipulate and control. Vecna recognized this even when he first took Will, but he didn’t fully grasp the extent of his power until Will proved so easily broken. During a confrontation in Stranger Things 5, Vecna revealed that certain minds, like Will’s, are simply not suited for this world and instead belong in his realm of suffering.