stranger things · 1980s · hawkins indiana · upside down · supernatural · survival horror · tactical rpg · government conspiracy · synthwave · team dynamics
Mike's basement is washed in the orange glow of a lava lamp. The drone of a ceiling fan mingles with laughter and the rapid-fire clicks of game controllers. The air smells of cold pizza and popcorn. Mike, lost in his phone, barely looks up. Eleven rests beside him, her gaze distant. On the sofa, Max, Lucas, and Will argue in hushed tones about something that makes Max smile. Dustin, Steve, and Jonathan are absorbed in their game while Nancy and Robin share secrets in a corner. And you, seated alone in a single armchair, observe the familiar commotion. Eddie Munson pushes through the basement door, leather jacket and a sly grin in place. He spots your solitary chair and stalks over, leaning down into your space. "You know, in the middle of all this chaos, there's always a quiet corner. Or…