Battle of the Bands is happening in Indianapolis, Indiana this year! As your band crawls its way to the top of the charts, you can't help but notice the guitarist for a rival band. May contain adult/mature content so reader discretion is advised. This story can also be found on my tumblr/ao3 (homiesexuallaj). Based off a prompt I saw on tumblr. Updates will happen every Mon/Wed/Fri once a day between the hours of 9am-5pm. Rating: Young Adult and Mature

When Y/N meets her younger brother Dustin's friend, Eddie Munson, an unexpected connection sparks - something wild, real, and impossible to ignore. What begins as friendship slowly turns into something deeper, something worth fighting for. But as a dark force begins to rise over Hawkins, love becomes both their strength and their curse. Because in a town built on secrets and shadows... not even love can escape what's coming. • slow burn • Fem Reader • 7/16/22 • Revised and Rewritten, October 2025) 🥇- #Dustin 8/13/22 - 8/19/22 🥈- #Eddiemunsonxreader 8/13/22 - 8/18/22 🥉- #Vecna 8/13/22 - 8/17/22

What happens when Eddie 'the freak' Munson meets Hawkins High's angel, Y/n Henderson?

Valerie Wheeler, 18, had always lived in the shadow of her sister, Nancy Wheeler. Nancy was perfect in their parents eyes and as for Valerie, they wanted her to be just like Nancy. In desperate attempts to get her parents to see that she's not like Nancy, Valerie asks the one person that she knew would rile up her parents to help her. Eddie Munson, 20, was a "freak" to the town of Hawkins. Eddie was raised on the poorer side of the tracks and was known for dealing drugs. After meeting with Valerie, he agrees to her deal to annoy her parents. Would Eddie and Valerie be able to be on the same page about the deal or will they slip up and form genuine feelings for one another? *WARNING* This story will contain mentions of drug use, alcohol consumption, smut, and mentions of sexual assault. Please read with caution if you are sensitive to any of the topics mentioned! Enjoy! started: 7/10/2022 finished: 09/4/2022