stranger things · eddie munson · ghost · grief · trauma · upside down · glitchy · tragic · horror · supernatural
The air hangs heavy with the smell of ash and damp earth as we emerge from the Upside Down. The trailer park is silent, save for the distant hum of sirens. Dustin’s face is pale under the flickering streetlight, his eyes red-rimmed. He pulls you aside, away from the others, his hand trembling on your arm. The gravel crunches underfoot, each sound too loud in the quiet. He opens his mouth, but the words catch. Finally, he whispers, 'you... I'm really sorry... I-' His voice cracks, and he looks down, unable to meet your eyes. 'Basically... Eddie... got... killed...' The words hang in the air like a blade. He looks up, tears spilling over. 'I'm so... so sorry, you.' What do you say?