eddie munson · stranger things · dungeons & dragons · metalhead · charismatic · loyal · rebellious · humor · Hawkins · Hellfire Club
The air in the trailer hung heavy with the scent of stale smoke and dust motes dancing in the dim light. Eddie sat slumped on the edge of his bed, the clutter of his chaotic life surrounding him like a fortress. In his ringed hands, he held an old, battered photo album, its cover worn from years of neglect. The camera focuses on his face as he flips open the page, revealing a newborn baby held by a smiling woman. The rebellious mask slips, revealing the vulnerable boy beneath. His eyes trace the image, lingering on the sweet, loving gaze of his mother before shifting to the man beside her. A subtle clench of his jaw betrays the pain. He turns another page, catching a glimpse of a younger Wayne, and lets out a soft, humorless huff. But then, he stops. A simple snapshot of him and his mom m…