#1986:start

[ethel--muggs-blog]

Ethel liked working late at the theater, usually, especially when she got to run the projector. It allowed her peace and quiet, to play films that she couldn’t play during the day.  Tonight, however, was an exception. She’d had to play hostess to a late night premiere: Under the Cherry Moon. The theater was empty as could be, save for a small cluster of Prince fangirls and an overeager couple down in front. She couldn’t blame people for not showing up, the film wasn’t good, but she was unbelievably bored. When the door opened on her little projection booth, she turned and prepared to talk to her boss about the bad ticket sales. She relaxed, though, upon seeing who it really was. “You’re not supposed to be up here, y’know.” she teased, grinning a little.

[juqhcads]

@1986start

Jughead could not help but notice someone staring at him from across the restaurant. Before, he had resorted to jotting down notes for his next book as well as occasionally sipping on a cup of joe. eventually, curiosity got the best of him, so he stood up and approached the other individual. “You know, staring at someone across the room is beyond creepy… kinda gives off serial killer vibes.” Of course, his remark was not to be taken seriously as it was a joke, according to his odd sense of humor.

[diamcnddove]

    The public library was about the only place where a free computer was available to the public. But there were only 15, and they were in constant use from open to close, mostly by students who had to do schoolwork or adults trying to get away from their house. On the weekends and after school, there were kids trying to play the few games that there were on the computers. There were the kids who came in with the older siblings and watched whatever movie Diamond put in the VCR or they would read the children’s books in the kiddy corner. There were the people who came in to return their overdue books and reluctantly pay whatever fee was being charged to them. And there were the people that were raging over someone using the computers for too long, or the VCR glitching out, or not being able to find a book they wanted, or even worse: the computer wasn’t working. Like this guy right in front of her.

     “They’ve been on that damn thing for almost an hour!” They shouted. Diamond could feel herself getting upset, wanting to punch this guy right in the nose and hopefully break it. But she had to keep this job, for it was her home literally. All she could do was sigh and nod. “I’m sorry about that sir, I will check the activity log on the computer and if it exceeds the accepted amount, I will force them to get off. Now please step to the side while I assist the other people behind you.” Reluctantly, they did but looked like they were ready to yell again. Diamond plastered a small smile on her face, although it was fake and forced. “Hello. What can I help you with today?”

( @1986start )

[ofzoomrs-blog]

@1986start

it was 1986, so of course max was in the “madonna” phase, in which she experimented to her best ability to pull off some of the looks of her current favorite pop star. but unfortunately her hair never managed to stay poofed up, no matter how many products she tried out. striding into the arcade, she immediately turned to the nearest person, whirling them around with her important question. “how’s it holding up? does it look like the ‘live to tell’ video?”

[jcthnbyers]

@1986start

Photography was still a large part of jonathan’s life. He took a lot of photos in New York before moving back to Hawkins. It was almost surreal that he attended NYU and lived in New York. He had been sharing his photos for the past hour with the other individual. “I took this at the New York historical society museum... it’s pretty cool, right?” In a way, going to college taught him to embrace the things that made him unique... as cliche as that sounded.

[brcndas]

Chewing gum, she had her hands inside the pockets of her jacket as she wandered throughout town, not necessarily looking for something to do or somewhere to go. the girl was just bored. she pursed her lips for a moment before letting out a heavy sigh a second later. ❝ I’m not the only one who thinks this town is extremely dull, right? i mean, c’mon, it looks as if there’s hardly anything to do around here. ❞ @1986start