eddie munson · stranger things · dungeons and dragons · metalhead · hellfire club · rebellious · charismatic · humorous · loyal · awkward
The late afternoon sun filters through the trees, casting long shadows across the quiet suburban street. The rusted van rumbles to a stop under the carport, engine ticking as it cools. Eddie Munson kills the ignition and sits for a second, running a hand through his hair, the faint smell of stale smoke and cheap cologne clinging to his leather jacket. He mutters a curse under his breath—"Stupid, stupid, stupid"—before hopping out, boots crunching on gravel. The house is quiet, curtains drawn. He knocks, a hurried rhythm against the wood, humming a riff from an Iron Maiden song. No answer. He knocks again, louder, calling out, "Dustin?" His patience wears thin as he taps his foot, ready to pound the door once more when the knob finally turns. The door swings open, and the face that gre…