#hawkinsindiana

[burntsecrets]

Kickstart My Heart

Pairing: Eddie Munson x Reader Word Count: 921 Summary: Eddie loves taking you to rock concerts, sharing his passion for music, and showing you off as his cool partner. Warnings: Loud music, crowded spaces, physical contact, possessive behavior, flashing/strobe lights, strong emotional intensity, implied PDA

It's a Saturday night, and the air hums, thick with anticipation, as bodies press together, a restless energy rippling through the crowd. The faint smell of beer and sweat lingers, mixing with the metallic tang of the amps warming up. You’re right at the edge of the pit, the boundary where chaos is about to erupt, Eddie’s arm draped over your shoulders, solid and familiar. The flicker of dim lights catches the sheen of spilled drinks on the floor, the shadows stretching and shrinking like they’re alive. The bass thuds low and steady, rattling through your chest, each pulse syncing with your heartbeat.

Eddie bobs his head to the pre-show riffs spilling from the speakers, his curls bouncing, untamed as ever. He doesn’t just hear the music; it moves through him, lighting him up like a live wire. You glance sideways, catching his grin—a wicked curve of his lips that dares the night to get better. His dark eyes lock on you, and for a second, everything else fades: the crowd, the noise, even the stage. His gaze isn’t just looking at you; it’s pulling you in like you’re the reason he’s here.

He leans in close, his breath brushing your ear as he murmurs, “Ready for this, babe?” His voice is low, rough, and tinged with the kind of excitement that bubbles just before the drop. You nod, though your pulse isn’t quickening from the music. It’s him—Eddie, alive and electric in his element, his passion practically spilling out of him. The way he glows when he talks about music, like it’s a religion and you’re his favorite convert, sends a thrill through you.

A sharp guitar chord splits the air, and the lights dim to black. The crowd explodes, a wave of voices surging forward, pressing closer. Eddie laughs, wild and unrestrained, grabbing your hand as the pit heaves around you. He dives in without hesitation, dragging you along, his fingers warm and solid in yours. His movements are raw, untamed, all sharp angles and unfiltered energy, his hair whipping as he headbangs like he was born for this. But when his hand squeezes yours, there’s a gentleness beneath the chaos, an anchor holding you steady even as the world tilts.

You catch him shooting a smirk at a couple of guys sneaking glances your way, their lingering looks barely subtle beneath the shifting lights. Eddie’s grin stretches wider, wicked and triumphant, as if he’s just scored the winning hand in a high-stakes game. His arm snakes around your waist, pulling you flush against him with an effortless possessiveness that sends a thrill racing through you. There’s no tension in his hold, only the playful confidence of someone who knows exactly what he has and isn’t afraid to show it. “Look at her!” he shouts, voice cracking with unrestrained joy, loud enough to cut through the pounding music and the din of the crowd.

Heads turn at his declaration, but Eddie doesn’t care. His pride radiates, bold and unapologetic, woven into the way his eyes never leave yours, his expression practically glowing. He beams at you, his smile wide and unguarded, like the thought of you standing here with him is enough to make his entire night. You feel heat rush to your face, the tips of your ears burning under the strobe lights. But there’s no teasing in his gaze, no smugness in his voice—just pure, unfiltered pride. It’s written all over him, in the tilt of his head and the way his fingers splay across your hip, like he’s daring anyone to doubt that you belong here, with him, in this moment.

The music crashes around you, the relentless rhythm pounding like a second heartbeat, shaking the air and rattling your ribs. You tilt your head back, your eyes drawn to Eddie under the chaotic swirl of strobe lights. He looks untouchable, like something out of a dream. His wild curls bounce with every movement, catching flashes of light that dance across his sharp jaw and high cheekbones. The leather jacket clings to his frame, worn and rugged, the perfect complement to the ink that snakes across his forearms, momentarily illuminated by the erratic bursts of light. The way he moves—fluid yet wild, entirely unrestrained—makes it easy to imagine him onstage instead of in the crowd, commanding an audience with nothing but his presence.

But then he looks at you, and it’s like the whole world tilts. The music, the lights, the bodies pressing in around you—it all fades into the background. His dark eyes lock on yours, and they’re soft now, stripped of the playful arrogance he flashes at the crowd. They hold you in place, like an invisible tether drawing you closer, the rest of the world forgotten. His gaze says everything he doesn’t need to put into words: You’re it. You’re the reason I’m here. The reason I’m alive in this moment.

It’s not just pride anymore; it’s devotion, raw and unguarded, that takes your breath away. The pounding music becomes nothing more than a dull thrum, the flashing lights just a faint flicker at the edge of your awareness. He looks at you like you’re the star of the show, like you’re the reason the crowd cheers and the band plays. Every crashing chord, every screaming lyric, every flicker of light—it all feels like it exists for you, because of you.

And for one perfect, electric moment, you believe him. You believe that, in Eddie’s eyes, you are the center of the universe.

[stevie-petey]

Dude I'm so jealous of the people who get to read Come Home for the first time. I wish i could have the same experience all over again. It's honesty a masterpiece I'm not even joking. Can i get some st rewrite recs if you know any?

please i love you <3333 i lowkey wish i could read come home as an unknowing reader i think i wouldve had several heart attacks and loved it.

as for rewrites, off the top of my head i always recommend hawkinsindiana !! such a good writer and their rewrite feels so natural and lovely ugh <3

also theladybarnes ! cutie idea and execution thats unique and was ultimately my final push to write come home !

as for ao3, the strangest thing by bastanubis29 is BRILLIANT !!

[starry-eyed-steve]

Sandra's Fic Wrapped 2023

Hello <3, it's the last day of 2023, and I wanted to give some love to all the amazing fanfics I read this year. Each one of the people mentioned here is so talented, and everyone should check out their entire work.

(Disclaimer: all fics mentioned are Steve Harrington x reader)

Here are my top reads from this year (in no particular order)

Wildfire by @curiositydooropened (completed series, enemies to lovers) This fic has one of the best world building, I need this to happen in s5, actually. Doesn't shy away from discussions of ptsd and overall, it was so well done. I still have to finish it, but I know Amanda did an amazing job with it. <3

Glitch by @munsonsreputation (series, friends to lovers) This fic is just so cozy and cute. Reader insert felt like a very well-rounded character. You will love all the interactions with the other characters. It's just so well done. <3

whip it! by @schoopsahoy (one shot) This fic was cuteness overload. Loved the confident reader insert, and overall, the character dynamics were so well done, esp Steve and the kids <3

don't think twice, it's alright by @hawkinsquarry (part of a series, hurt/comfort post s4) I think this is one of my fav hurt/comfort pieces I've read this year. The interactions between reader and Steve are so tender. Overall, this was perfect <3

Into Open Flames by @kurokoros (completed series, established relationship, horror, set after s2 canon divergence) This fic has amazing world building. The original monster is so terrifying and well done that I was on the edge of my seat all the time. I adored Steve's character so much, kinda wish the show would have handled his character that way instead of what they did in s3/4. Overall amazing writing <3

confetti by @slashersteve (series, single!dad Steve) My favorite single dad Steve fic out there. I still haven't read the latest part, but I had to mention this series. It's amazing. The characters feel so real, and you'll fall in love with Steve's daughter <3

become the sun by @headkiss (one shot, strangers to friends to lovers) This was probably my favorite summer fic. I adored the small beach town vibe. Overall, that was such a cute read. I still need to read this year's Christmas fic, which I know will be great because last year's was amazing. <3

the view between villages, part one: good bones by @sattlersquarry (completed series, choose your own adventure, s3) Listen this is one of the most creative works I've read. The amount of work that was put in it is insane. You play an active part and get to choose how your story ends. This was such a fun experience <3

the swindling of steve harrington’s heart by @stevebabey (one shot, strangers to lovers) This was such a cute fic, like Steve asking for dating advice in the Hawkins Post was just sweet. I loved all the interactions between him and the reader. If you need a pick-me-up, this is your fic <3

and they were roomates by @sunshinesteviee (one shot, friends to lovers) This fic was just so cute. I loved Robin being kinda in the middle of this and sick of their bullshit. Overall, amazing writing and a quick read if you are feeling down and need cheering up <3

almost paradise by @hawkinsindiana (completed series for now, ST rewrite covering all seasons) I said it so many times, but this is one of my overall favorite stories. Kinda wish we had the reader character in the actual show because it makes so much sense. The writing is amazing, I even shed a few tears towards the end. I can't wait to see what's in store for s5. Also, check out the various blurbs that go with it. There is so much work being put into this, and it deserves a bit more love. I'm gonna re-read the whole thing next year. <3

steve zombie!au by @luveline (compilation of blurbs and one shots) This is one of my fav AU, I can't just choose one thing, so I linked the entire masterlist Their relationship is just so special. I love the world building and the other characters. It's amazing <3

no good at waiting by @familyvideostevie (completed series, sorta enemies to lover farmer market au) This is one of my fav series, and we got such cute blurbs this year from this universe. It has such a cozy vibe to it, great world building and characters. <3

Any Way Out by @hairrington (one shot, angst, ex boyfriend Steve) This fic was a mix of heartache and comfort. Nadia is one of my fav Steve writers out there so everyone check out her entire masterlist. <3

some kind of muted blue by @thecreelhouse (one shot, dark themes, deals with things like ptsd) This was so devastatingly beautiful, I loved that this fic explored Steve's felings so much, something we don't get to see in the show. This was just amazingly written <3

[sunshinesteviee]

I got some Steve recommendations for your. I hope you have fun at your trip <33

https://www.tumblr.com/idyllicwillowtree/712967605076557824/a-good-pair-of-skates?source=share

A Good Pair (of skates) by @idyllicwillowtree friends to lover 3 part series. It's soo good and well written 💗

https://www.tumblr.com/sailor-steve/710189981781655552/into-open-flames-sh?source=share

Into open flames by @sailor-steve literally the best 3 part series ever. The horror element is insane it's one of my all time fav series 💗

https://www.tumblr.com/slashersteve/696118488046141440/series-masterlist-confetti?source=share

Confetti by @slashersteve single!dad Steve series. Honestly Steve's little girl is the cutest 💗

https://www.tumblr.com/sattlersquarry/717158970119356416/the-view-between-villages-part-one-good-bones?source=share

The view between villages by @sattlersquarry this is a choose your own adventure fic while you read like it's insane you get to have so many option 💗

https://www.tumblr.com/upsidedownwithsteve/695403093164277760/we-tried-the-world?source=share

We tried the world by @upsidedownwithsteve the ultimate road trip fic 💗

https://www.tumblr.com/hawkinsindiana/187861004902/almost-paradise-a-steve-harrington-x?source=share

Almost paradise by @hawkinsindiana is theee Henderson!Reader rewrite covering all the seasons. 💗

Lastly No Good At Waiting by @familyvideostevie which I can't link rn but it's my ultimate fav Steve fic. It's giving Gilmore Girls vibes 💗

Eee thank you so much!!! I’ve read a few of these & loved them, so I’m sure I’ll love the rest of them too!!!

[sexybabystevie]

2, 4, 6, and 8! 🩵

omg THANK YOUU youre so sweet!! <333

2. Do you read/reread your own fics?

yes! not very often, because ive not been in much of a reading mood lately, but i do! im also really proud of myself for getting to a point where i dont feel embarrassed of rereading my older works, which is super fun!

4. How many WIPs do you have right now?

soooo i had to go through my google docs to find out how many and. its 17 😭 insane, actually.

6. Are there any fics from others you reread all the time?

oh my gosh. YES. i read a few fics that are non-stranger things related over and over again BUT almost paradise by @hawkinsindiana is probably my absolute favorite steve x reader fic series ever. ive been reading it for like over a year now and its just SO amazingly written and in-character - i absolutely adore it and totally recommend it to everyone!! there are others too ofc but my brain is blanking right now haha

8. What project(s) are you currently working on?

the main things im working on are my mom steve month mini fics (im already a day behind rip me) AND a trilogy fic series im gonna write that im SO excited for! its a modern actor steve x reader romcom au!! its so silly and fun and i cant wait to actually work on it again to get ready to post it at some point!!

[familyvideostevie]

rules: in a new post, show the last line you wrote and tag as many people as there are words.

tagged by: @upsidedownwithsteve and @theemporium, you silly scots!

"Okay, sure," you say. "Rooster."

"Bradley," he says. "You can call me Bradley."

"Bradley," you repeat. He watches your mouth as you say it and then he smiles and your stomach swoops dangerously. You imagine that flying in one of his jets feels something like this.

PROOF that i am writing a rooster fic. tagging: @katsu28 @stevebabey @appocalipse @hawkinsindiana and anyone who wants to!

[spideystevie]

💌 sending a lil love letter to @hawkinsindiana cos i love her dearly <3 and she is technically my valentine hehehe AND she’s very talented 😚

@hawkinsindiana you've got mail! and a not-so-secret admirer!

kenny is very talented i agree <3

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join the party!

[curlsincriminology]

Just finished reading 210K+ of @hawkinsindiana’s Almost Paradise and I feel like I’ve gone through every emotion, and I am just kind of shakey

[mazeshirts]

"Hawkins Indiana Stuck in the Upside Down" T-Shirt - a homage to the eerie world of Stranger Things. 🌟 Perfect for fans of the hit show, this shirt lets you wear your love for Hawkins, Indiana, and the mysteries of the Upside Down. https://mazeshirt.com/product/hawkins-indiana-stuck-in-the-upside-down/ #hawkins #hawkinsindiana #indiana #upsidedown #strangerthings #strangerthingsshirt #usa #printondemand #mazeshirt

[hotchownsme]

@hawkinsindiana has a full rewite covering all season with Steve x henderson reader who is pretty involved with everything <33

oh my god I JUST SAW IT AND THABK YOU

UR SUCH A LIFE SAVER <333333 I CWNT WAJT TO READ

[machtaholic]

I watched this tiktok during my lunch hour and my brain hard restarted right at the moment Steve said "Oh screw Todd, Steve's her daddy now"

[stevie-petey]

do you have any steve harrington fics you would recommend?

i havent read any steve fics since i started posting come home because im scared i may possibly unconsciously take characteristics n scenes from others and thats just YUCK !!

but i did read a good few of the classic rewrites, such as @/hawkinsindiana ‘s AMAZING rewrite “almost paradise” and also @/theladybarnes ‘s rewrite as well !!! and of course @/upsidedownwithsteve and all their lovely works <3

if you want some spidey fic recs, i GOT u !! its all ive been reading lately due to not wanting to mixup my ideas with others :)

[l8rhader]

So, did I share my new Halloween decoration that we made for this year? Happy haunting! #halloween #happyhalloween #hawkinsindiana #derrymaine #woodsboro #sleepyhollow #salem #careyohio #hhn #amityville #hell #diy #scream #it #strangerthings #amityvillehorror #ichabodcrane #hocuspocus #salemwitchtrials #spookyszn #spookyseason (at Saint Cloud, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHBNyTCBnbQ/?igshid=46e23uktsyve

[scoopsohboi]

yes and loyal mutual :)!!

awwww thank you!!!!

im sending you yes and 🌩

[buttermybooks]

remember that time i snuck onto a closed set for Stranger Things 2 just to take this photo?!?!!?!?

[d64d-n0t-sl66p1ng]

I was tagged by the lovely @whereforartthoumisthios

Rules: Shuffle your On Repeat playlist and post the first 10 tracks, then tag 10 people.

No pressure tags- I love finding new music

@invincible-selfxmade-punk @idkidknemore @spider-starry @bolontiku @ghost-proofbaby @andvys @anxiousstark @thekillingquill @hawkinsindiana @purplehazed-h

I was tagged by @findusinaweek - thank you friend!!

Rules: Shuffle your On Repeat playlist and post the first 10 tracks, then tag 10 people.

I am v on board with these results, thank u

1) Fever - The Hunna (surprise, surprise)

2) One Last Time - Broadside (it's a BOP)

3) NY to LA - The Hunna (it's another BOP)

4) Get It - Stevie Wonder ft Michael Jackson (just discovered this song last year and it was like a new song to me, so I listened to it pretty much every day for a while there LOL)

5) Norterra Parkway - Divided Minds (interesting, I don't listen to it that much currently but still recommend)

6) Shaking You Mind - Bearings (a good song if you need to get some frustration out)

7) Bad For You - The Hunna (I was very taken with this song the first time I heard it)

8) Particles - Nothing But Thieves (please ask me about the 4 songs by this band I have on repeat, thank you)

9) Love Letter - Knox (such a CATCHY SONG)

10) Take Me Far Away - modernlove. (idk what to say other than I HIGHLY recommend this song omg)

Tagging (with no pressure as always!): @d64d-n0t-sl66p1ng @tashabanes @solareias @scottysketches @cringy-username-dream-wanderlust @cata-liinaa and anyone else who wants to do it