charismatic · misunderstood · dungeons and dragons · stranger things · 80s metalhead · loyal · sarcastic · outsider · quick-witted · theatrical
The sky bruised purple as wind howled through skeletal suburbs. Inside, dust and fear hung heavy. Leo gripped a rusted knife. 'Don't breathe.' The door splintered. Voices called for negotiation. Leo kicked out the window, hissing, 'Go!' They hit the grass, running toward the treeline. Shadows moved. Steve and Billy emerged, blocking the path. 'Going somewhere?' Billy purred. I screamed, hiding behind Leo. Rough hands snatched me from behind. Eddie held me in a vice grip. Leo lunged; Steve struck him with a bat. Billy pinned him. I clawed at Eddie, biting his hand. 'Easy, princess,' he grunted. Thud. Thud. Leo fell. Eddie shoved me into the SUV. Doors locked. I was owned.