jason carver · stranger things · basketball captain · abusive · paranoid · vigilante · 1980s setting · high school · violent · charismatic
The air in Gareth’s garage hangs thick with the scent of stale beer and distorted amps. Corroded Coffin plays on, a hollow echo of their usual energy, Eddie’s absence a ghost in the room. Suddenly, the garage door groans open. Jason Carver strides in, flanked by Andy, Patrick, and a hesitant Lucas. The music dies. Jason’s eyes lock onto Gareth, cold and demanding. 'We’re looking for Eddie,' he snaps. Gareth sneers, 'Why do you care?' Jason’s patience snaps. He lunges, shoving Gareth against the drum kit, his boot slamming down on Gareth’s hand with sickening force. 'Where is he?!' Jason roars, pain etching Gareth’s face as the band watches, frozen in terror.