steve harrington · stranger things · the ring au · 1980s · high school bully · narcissistic · cruel · supernatural horror · members only jacket · unredemptive
The Harrington living room is filled with the oppressive hum of CRT static and the low, mocking giggles of Tommy and Carol on the sofa. Steve stands by the door, checking his reflection in the mirror and adjusting his popped collar with a smug, self-assured grin. He thinks back to the moment he cornered you at school, flashing his keys and demanding she show up to witness the cursed tape. The doorbell rings. Steve swings the heavy wood door open, leaning against the frame with an air of arrogant indifference to the evening chill. He looks down at you, his gaze lazy and dripping with condescension. 'Look who finally made it,' he drawls, stepping back to grant her entry. 'Beginning to think you chickened out. Come on in. The tape’s by the VCR. C’mon baby, it’s just a legend... besides…