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In My Peripheral Vision by shelleyminx

@shelleyminx

Rating: Explicit

10,100 words, 1/1 chapters

Archive Warning: Underage Sex

Tags: Internalized Homophobia, Gay Eddie Munson, Bisexual Steve Harrington, Period Typical Attitudes, Unplanned Pregnancy, Cheating, Hand Jobs, Anal Sex, First Time Bottoming, Angst with a Happy Ending, Slurs, Miscarriage, Flashbacks, Friends to Lovers, Second Chances, Steve's parents are not that bad but really absent, Horrible father Al Munson, Hurt/Comfort, The Harringtons are probably richer than in canon, Loch Nora, Miscommunication, Whump, Wedding

Summary:

“When I was little–” Eddie still remembers how Steve toyed with each of his fingers “Granny said I should only put this on the hand of someone I really really love, because that's the only thing that would make it truly worth something.” he slid the golden band on Eddie's ringless pinky finger, smiling when he noticed it would only go halfway. “There, did it.” his eyes climbed up to Eddie's, dreamy, relaxed. “Can I kiss you again?” The memory pierces Eddie's mind like a blade. - “Do you want me to suck you off so you can close your eyes and pretend that I am her?” Steve asks, breathy and raspy voice against his ear, a faint trace of a dirty little laugh there, the alcohol in his system making him loose. “Or do you close your eyes when she sucks you off so you can pretend she's me?” - “One word, Eddie, one word and I'll drop everything to be with you.” He knows Steve means it. He always means what he says. Eddie, on the other hand, became good at making it seem like he means his every word, especially when he doesn't. It's a brutal combination.

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@scripted-downfall

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

20,731 words, 10/? chapters

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Tags: Post-Stranger Things 4 Vol. 2, tagging this is gonna suck, Eddie Munson Lives, that's first off the bat, it might not look like it at first but he does, Robin Buckley & Steve Harrington Are Best Friends, Protective Steve Harrington, Good Babysitter Steve Harrington, Steve Harrington-centric, Hurt Eddie Munson, Eddie Munson is a Sweetheart, Dustin Henderson Needs a Hug, Steve Harrington Needs a Hug, Eddie Munson Needs a Hug, They all need hugs, spirit photography, how is that not a tag?, Eddie Munson in the Upside Down, Uh..., i'll figure the rest out as i go, I'm flying by the seat of my pants, i'm trying not to advertise falsely, Prompt Fic, Prompt Fill, tbh this is planned to be plot heavy so ships are generally not the main focus, Unreliable Narrator, mainly in the way of, Steve Harrington Has Self-Esteem Issues, Bisexual Steve Harrington

Summary:

It started at graduation. When Jonathan notices something in the background of one of the photos they've taken --- a blur of *something* just barely visible behind them all as they clustered together for a group shot --- he isn't quite sure what he's looking at. He's heard of spirit photography, of course, but it takes a moment to register all the signs that, yes, for some reason, he can see Eddie Munson running away from the camera even though Jonathan's absolutely *certain* he wasn't there when the photo was taken. Something's going on. (A fic at the exact junction among the film Shutter, the show Doctor Who, and the show Stranger Things, inspired by SoooMyNamesRebecca. Will be vaguely Steddie in nature as a result)

This rec is a part of Challenge Monday. The challenge this week was Fics with background Byler.

Rating: Explicit

4,621 words, 1/? chapters

Archive Warning: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Rape/Non-Con

Tags: Non-Consensual Body Modification, Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Smut, Intersex Omegas, The Upside Down (Stranger Things), Demogorgon Steve Harrington, Technically it’s Demodog Steve Harrington, Demogorgan Billy Hargrove, Vampire Eddie Munson, Demobat Eddie Munson, Manipulative Henry Creel | One | Vecna, But he has good-ish? Intentions, Hurt Henry Creel | One | Vecna, Mpreg | Male Pregnancy, Omega Steve Harrington, Alpha Henry Creel | One | Vecna, Omega Billy Hargrove, Omega Eddie Munson, Don't Like Don't Read, Almost like a dead dove?, Dose it count? Idk

Summary:

“Shh,” Henry murmured, and the sound vibrated through Steve’s bones. “You’re fighting it. Don’t.” His free hand slid down to Steve’s hip, gripping just shy of bruising. “You’ve been so lonley, lying to yourself all theese years. Watching as your loved ones paired off—Nancy with Jonathan—while you pretended you didn’t ache for pups of your own.” His thumb stroked the jut of Steve’s hipbone, slow and deliberate. “But I know you, sweetheart. I’ve seen the way you cradle those kids—Dustin, Max—like you wished they were yours.” Or Steve Harrington wakes up in a bed fit for kings—or monsters—with no memory of how he got there. Only that the sheets smell like blood, the canopy is woven from vines, and the man pinning him down isn’t human anymore. Neither is he. The last thing he remembers is the radio static cutting out—Robin’s scream—then darkness. Now? Now his skin is splitting. His bones are bending. And the alpha above him is whispering promises of a crown, a litter, and a love rewritten in teeth and venom. READ THE TAGS

This rec is a part of Challenge Monday. The challenge this week was Fics with background Byler.

Rating: Mature

23,630 words, 5/5 chapters

Archive Warning: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Tags: Vampire Eddie Munson, Blood Drinking, POV Steve Harrington, Steve Harrington Has Bad Parents, Post-Season/Series 04, Gay Eddie Munson, Bisexual Steve Harrington, Eddie Munson as Kas the Betrayer (Dungeons & Dragons), Based on a Twitter Post, Eddie Munson has Wings, because i love it, Sub Steve Harrington, Soft Dom Eddie Munson, We love monster fucking energy in this house, Steve Harrington is a Sweetheart, Safe Sane and Consensual, Eddie Munson Has a Crush on Steve Harrington, Steve Harrington Has a Crush on Eddie Munson, Steve is a needy mess, but we love him like that, Eddie Munson Lives, Post-Canon Fix-It, Praise Kink, Steve Harrington Has a Praise Kink, Found Family, The Party Friendship (Stranger Things), Monsterfucker Steve Harrington, Wing Kink, well a little one anyways, Platonic Soulmates Robin Buckley & Steve Harrington, Smut, Domestic Fluff, Canon-Typical Violence, Light Dom/sub, Blood Drinking As Foreplay

Summary:

“Are you offering?” With heated eye contact, it felt like the tension in the room could be cut with a knife, could be sliced through with the talons Steve far too desperately wanted to feel on his skin. This was the top of the rollercoaster, the feeling of peering over the quarry’s edge, the wait before someone punched him in the face. The fire-filled pause. “Yes.”

This rec is a part of Challenge Monday. The challenge this week was Fics with background Byler.

Rating: Mature

11,978 words, 2/2 chapters

Archive Warning: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Rape/Non-Con

Tags: Other Additional Tags to Be Added, The Party Friendship (Stranger Things), Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Vampire Eddie Munson, Witch Nancy Wheeler, Steve Harrington Needs a Hug, Soft Steve Harrington, Steve Harrington is a Sweetheart, Hurt Steve Harrington, Alternate Universe - Werewolf, Werewolf Robin Buckley, Werewolf Billy Hargrove, Alternate Universe - Vampire, Witches, Vampires, Werewolves, Power Bottom Steve Harrington, Monsterfucker Steve Harrington, Human/Monster Romance, Threesome, Face-Fucking, Threesome - M/M/M, Ass to Mouth, Rough Sex, Anal Sex, Oral Sex, Double Penetration in One Hole, Nipple Play, Anal Play, Soccer Mom Steve Harrington, Protective Steve Harrington, Praise Kink, Size Kink

Summary:

Steve Harrington is pulled from his home and word, everything he knows and loves has slipped between his fingertips. But someone gives him a chance at something new and better. Starting a new life is a journey, but he’s killed goddamn demagorgons and ripped a demabat in half. He can handle this… hopefully… (Ok, so I am happy where I left off last, but I may make this into a series in time.)

This rec is a part of Challenge Monday. The challenge this week was Fics with background Byler.

@rindecisions

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

388 words, 1/1 chapters

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Tags: Steddie Microfic Challenge (Stranger Things), Steddie Microfic March 2024 (Stranger Things), Hawkins High School (Stranger Things), Forced Proximity, Clumsiness, Swearing, Meet-Cute

Summary:

Steddie Microfic March Prompt | Pin Words | 388 Steve becomes aware of Eddie's existence Original Tumblr Post

This rec is a part of Theme Weekend. The theme this weekend is Forced Proximity.

Rating: Mature

12,239 words, 3/? chapters

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Tags: Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Alpha Steve Harrington, Omega Eddie Munson, Living Together, Arranged Marriage, Post-Season/Series 03, Jim "Chief" Hopper Lives, Alpha/Omega, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Rating May Change, Idiots in Love, (eventually) - Freeform, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Forced Proximity

Summary:

Steve Harrington is forced into the government's arranged bonding programme by his parents, but is hopeful that he'll still meet the love of his life. Eddie Munson joins because his uncle wants him to have the benefits the programme gives. But, when they're told they're a near-perfect match, both decide that maybe this isn't all it's cracked up to be. Cue the drama, six months of living together, and meddling friends. What could go wrong?

This rec is a part of Theme Weekend. The theme this weekend is Forced Proximity.

@runninriot

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

999 words, 1/1 chapters

Archive Warning: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Tags: pre-steddie, Forced Proximity, Minor Robin Buckley/Chrissy Cunningham, Denial of Feelings, Feelings Realization, Ambiguous/Open Ending, Steddie Holiday Drabbles 2025 (Stranger Things)

Summary:

It’s a nightmare to be trapped here. Snowed in, alone with Eddie Munson. Robin and Chrissy were supposed to be here with them; they’re the reason why Steve even agreed to this stupid weekend trip to an isolated cabin. But they’re stuck a few towns over, probably cosied up in a hotel room for the night. The roads are blocked, thanks to unforeseen weather changes, so right now, there’s no coming in or getting out of this hell.

This rec is a part of Theme Weekend. The theme this weekend is Forced Proximity.

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

10,811 words, 4/? chapters

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Tags: Everybody Lives, Road Trips, Forced Proximity, Steve Harrington Goes on an Adventure, PTSD mentions, stargazing more like starGAYzing, Only One Bed

Summary:

Dustin and Eddie are going on the greatest adventure of all time. But Eddie’s van breaks down and Steve has to come get them both and Dustin says no way is he cancelling his trip. And no way is Eddie not going to California. And no way is Steve leaving him alone. Or, Steve and Eddie go on the greatest adventure of all time.

This rec is a part of Theme Weekend. The theme this weekend is Forced Proximity.

Rating: General Audiences

2,718 words, 2/? chapters

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Tags: Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Alternate Universe - Summer Camp, Forced Proximity, steddie, author has no idea where this is going, Not Canon Compliant

Summary:

Eddie has been volunteering at camp for years, but this year former king of hawkins high is joining as a counselor. As much as he thought he hated him, he can't keep his eyes off of him. Slowly, he wonders if maybe they're more similar than he thought. *** Or, after Eddie finds out Steve isn't as much of a dick as he thought he was that he's actually really hot. And Steve realizes that maybe he's a little bit gay.

This rec is a part of Theme Weekend. The theme this weekend is Forced Proximity.

Rating: Not Rated

4,497 words, 2/? chapters

Archive Warning: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Alternate Universe - College/University, Musicians, Forced Proximity, Forced Bonding, Steve Harrington Has Absent Parents, Eventual Romance, Rivals to Lovers, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Abandoned Work - Unfinished and Discontinued, this was lowkey just an excuse for me to write rachmaninoff music porn

Summary:

Steve Harrington and Eddie Munson are both in need of a slot of a summer concert being held by their music college, both for different reasons. It turns out, there's only one space left. They're forced to work together for a final concert, struggling through past conflict and fighting current afflictions. - A MusicCollege!Au in which steve and eddie are reunited. On an indefinite haitus

This rec is a part of Theme Weekend. The theme this weekend is Forced Proximity.