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Why Eddie Ended Up at the Harrington House by PaperBackRibs for what_about_the_fish
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
17 Feb 2026
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Modern day Eddie falls into the pages of his favourite book series, 'Stranger Lives,' and gets to meet his favourite character, Steve Harrington.
AKA the isekai no-one asked for.
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Ever since spring break, Eddie has lost his way. Tired and broken, he suppresses any and all curiosity so that he can concentrate on healing after the crushing events in the Upside Down.
Steve, on the other hand, seems determined to befriend him, and in the face of his confession that the golden boy of Hawkins is a werewolf turned by demodogs, Eddie will need to confront what it means to be a monster and decide how far he will embrace it to protect the ones he loves.
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- Part 2 of shapeshifting steddie
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Steve realises that he likes girls and boys; yet, before he’s even had time to feel settled within his own understanding of himself, he is suddenly overwhelmed as Eddie overhears his confession that not only is Steve queer, but that he likes Eddie too.
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- Part 6 of steddie short stories
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“Wait,” Steve grabs Eddie's hand before he flies away. “Stay?” His eyes are worn and a hint of fear shimmers underneath.
“This is really scary,” he admits. “I don’t know what’s going on and I don’t know when I’ll suddenly disappear. Maybe I’ll just disappear for good? It’d be nice if there was someone familiar around. Plus,” Steve adds with a weary grin, “you were probably busy before I intruded.”
In 1984, Eddie finds himself in front of a rugged version of the preppy jock he’s only peripherally aware of at school. Compelled by Steve's tale of time travel, Eddie invites him to hide in his trailer until he can return to his proper place and time in 1986.
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Strong arms wrap around him, bringing the broad planes of Steve’s chest against Eddie’s back, blunt fingers coming up to grip his jaw, directing Eddie’s lips to just under Steve’s.
"I’m saying,” Steve says patiently, eyeing Eddie with a dark gaze over his firm grip, "That I want you. Not Brittany or Betta or Betsy."
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- Part 5 of steddie short stories
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Steve's hands are already at his hips, “Eddie, what are you doing down there?”
Eddie glances up from the hole he’d dug in the woods beyond Steve’s backyard. Looking at the dirt nearly up to his shoulders he belatedly realises that he may have become a tad fixed on their big idea.
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- Part 4 of steddie short stories
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The beast stops, gaze narrowing at the pulse pounding in Eddie’s neck, and he quickly slaps a hand over it, trying to limit the temptation of the tasty-blood slash fresh-meat vibe he must be giving off.
Robin scowls at Eddie, stepping forward to bury her hand comfortingly into the plush of its furry neck. “Don’t listen to him, Steve. He’s just being a big baby."
Eddie has never been a normal type of guy, but he's owned it: he's a gay metalhead in the heart of small-town America and nothing's going to phase him. Nothing except being told that his recent demo-bat injuries might turn him into a shapeshifter like Steve Harrington.
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- Part 1 of shapeshifting steddie
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“Steve,” Eddie says slowly, “I’m not pregnant.”
“I know,” Steve says with gritted teeth, still hiding behind his hand and refusing to look up.
“I’m not even seeing anyone.”
Steve hums a high noise that makes it clear he knows how ridiculous he sounds right now.Omega Eddie Munson has been a part of the Upside Down pack ever since they survived Vecna over Spring Break, but today, something’s got Steve all twitchy. Eddie’s amusement quickly turns to confusion once Steve confesses to his concern for Eddie's smoking habits; after all, they're bad for the pups.
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- Part 3 of steddie short stories
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Eddie may have a crush on Steve but that's not going to stop him from doing the right thing: proposing to Chrissy that she ask out their friend. Steve may be a little gun shy, Eddie explains, but they both deserve happiness.
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- Part 2 of steddie short stories
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A collection of steddie microfics of these beautiful boys in different moments in time and place.
Chapters are unrelated; consider them insights into the universes where Steve and Eddie find each other, fall in love, and live a happy life.
Cross-posted on tumblr and anything M or E will be noted in the chapter summary.
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Robin loves her dingus, she does. He's loveable, a bit clueless, and in definite need of her guidance after what she just witnessed.
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- Part 1 of steddie short stories
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Steve thinks back to his promise on the kitchen counter: the truth. “Just struggling with looking like this,” he waves a hand over his face and neck, trying to encompass what ‘this’ is.
Eddie leans in to nudge him with an elbow, “A total smoke show?”
Laughter bubbles out of his chest and Steve looks on at Eddie fondly. “You’re right, what was I thinking,” he asks wryly.
“Hey, no, Stevie. I mean it,” Eddie grabs his wrist, a warm band connecting them. He raises his other hand to rest a finger on the skin by Steve’s sightless left eye; the exact spot he'd touched after being pulled back to life. Eddie continues, sincerity ringing through his words. “Even if this is weirding you out, it’s a badge of honour. You made the world shift. You raised me from the dead. If you like me even a little, then you have to like the eye. Thems the rules.”
Or: Steve is a witch and accidentally forges a mystical connection with Eddie; meanwhile, Robin despairs over their clueless flirting.
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- Part 1 of Witch Steve AU
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Andy doesn’t appreciate the dark amusement in Harrington’s voice as he chuckles, “It’s one of the basic tenets of the universe. The rule of three is as inevitable as death; for example,” the corner of Harrington’s lips kicks up into an unfriendly smile, “whatever you put out into the world will come back at you threefold.”
Cool sweat gathers at Andy’s nape, running down his spine to create an icy shiver. “What’s any of your nature stuff got to do with me?”
“This nature stuff,” Harrington echoes coldly, “is about spelling out the terms of justice."
Andy joined Jason Carver to terrorise the young members of the party while they 'hunted the freak' over Spring Break. Steve Harrington ensures that Andy will receive the justice he deserves for hurting one of his kids.
A spooky story set over Halloween as Steve uses his Witch powers to make Andy regret his actions.
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- Part 2 of Witch Steve AU
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Tim has a secret, a magical secret. And he wishes he wasn't so damned relieved that he had never told his wife, Isabel.
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- Part 3 of A Selkie Story: The Rookie Edition
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It's In His Kiss (That's Where It Is) by PaperBackRibs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
25 Dec 2022
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Eddie's a tactile guy, he likes drama and attention and doesn't hesitate to show his affection through physical gestures.
He'll pull down Dustin hat, noogie Mike and tackle Lucas. Max has gotten enough hugs that she's starting to look less like a cat being washed in a tub and more like one condescending to sit in his lap. He has a complicated fist bump, hand shake, and body wiggle greeting with Robin. Nancy gets cheerful side-hugs. And with Steve, he kisses him goodbye. And sometimes hello.
| AKA Steve comes to some realisations about how Eddie's friendly smooches to his cheek make him feel.
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This year, to save me from tears (I'll give it to someone special) by PaperBackRibs
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
25 Dec 2022
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Steve's making Christmas cookies. Eddie's keeping him company in the kitchen. Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' is playing in the background and Eddie is weak for a crooning Steve.
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POV Outsider as everyone watches Eddie and Steve through their romance of flowers.
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- Part 3 of A Gardener's Devotion
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Eddie is not the type of guy men bring flowers to. He’s not the type to even think that he needs such a sappy gesture. But then Steve Harrington keeps bringing him flowers: a daisy behind his ear, a woven crown to rest above his head, and, finally, a bouquet for their first date.
A 5+1 where Steve woos Eddie, who’s oblivious to Steve’s advances until he’s not. A sweet look at the boys from when they were just friends to far beyond.
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- Part 2 of A Gardener's Devotion
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Steve's crush is just embarrassingly obvious at this point, even if Eddie does seem to be clueless. But a little flirting at the bar might help the two boys resolve their feelings.
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- Part 1 of A Gardener's Devotion
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Or maybe they're in cahoots, he wouldn't put it past them. They've met before, he's sure they exchanged numbers.
"Did you talk to Genny lately?"
Angela just laughs in his face, strolling away.
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AKA The one where Tim's sister, Genny, and his sister from another mister, Angela, wish that Tim would get his act together and get the girl.Series
- Part 2 of A Selkie Story: The Rookie Edition