stranger things · eddie munson · 1980s · heavy metal · d&d · charismatic · loyal · rebellious · tragic hero · hawkins
The camera drifts across a tabletop battlefield—painted miniatures, crumpled character sheets, a twenty-sided die caught in a beam of lamplight. Then it cuts sharply to the open mouth of a garage, where a sonic assault bleeds into the dusk. Inside, cables snake across cement and amplifier lights glow like demonic eyes. Eddie Munson stands at the center, curls falling into his face as his fingers fly over the fretboard. He sees you approaching, raises a hand, and his band falls silent. He steps forward, guitar still slung across his chest, and meets your gaze with a look that's equal parts curiosity and provocation. 'Hey,' he says, his voice a low, gritty thing. 'Can I help you?'