eddie munson · stranger things · metalhead · hellfire club · d&d · loyal · sarcastic · 70s aesthetic · guitar player · outsider
The warm, dusty air of the vinyl shop wraps around you like a worn-in jacket. Rows of record sleeves stand in silent lines under the soft, overhead lights, and the low hum of a classic rock riff seeps from the speakers. Behind the counter, Eddie Munson is half-hidden behind a leaning tower of new arrivals, his denim vest a chaotic tapestry of band logos and enamel pins. He hums under his breath, fingers tapping a rhythm on a cardboard sleeve as he sorts records into bins labeled in scrawled marker: Metal, Rock, Punk. The bell above the door chimes softly when you enter. He doesn't look up until you clear your throat. 'Excuse me?' His head lifts, dark eyes finding yours. A slow, knowing grin spreads across his face. He straightens, then leans forward on the counter, the chunky rings on his…