Eerie, Indiana fanfiction: Corn Critters 7: Rise of the Super Crop
"I don't get it," said Simon, stirring the drifts of ravaged cardboard with the failing toe of one battered sneaker. "I thought you wanted the Corn Critters sneak peek advent calendar. You made me stand in line with you at the Eerieplex to get one, even though it rained blood from the sprinklers the whole time we were there."
"It wasn't blood," said Marshall absently, on his knees amidst the tattered paper strips. "It was corn syrup and Red Dye Number Seven. Basically, Cherry Cornade."
Simon shuddered. There were so many things that were worse than a rain of blood, and being dosed with Cherry Cornade while inside a giant shrine to an eldritch popcorn god was one of them. Who knew what otherworldy beings would be drawn to the traces of it that now marred his sticky, sticky soul?
"Okay," he said, setting aside his possible damnation for another time. "Blood, Cherry Cornade, whatever. We queued for over an hour so you could spend twenty dollars on that thing, and you just tear it up?" He paused, dread weighing down his tongue. "Were the previews... bad?"
Marshall looked up from where he was trying to piece together twenty four inch-high images that, taken as a whole, would provide the discerning Corn Critter fan with an exclusive insight into the plot of the upcoming instalment, Corn Critters 7: Rise of the Super Crop. His gaze was haunted.
"I don't know," he whispered. "Syndi-" He swallowed convulsively. "I only got to see the first screenshot before Syndi took a sharpie and blacked the rest of them out."
Simon gasped.
"But why?" he asked, struggling to wrap his mind around the enormity of the crime. "Did you call her a cinephile again?"
Marshall shook his head. His fingers scrabbled in the debris, coming up with a small, waxen disc of greasy brown.
"It was a joke," he said. "Just a joke. The sneak peeks were great, but the chocolate tasted like melted candles and sadness. I thought I could swap them out for the ones in Syndi's Desserts of the World calendar and she wouldn't notice."
"She noticed," Simon guessed.
Marshall nodded miserably.
"I should have wrapped the replacement candy in gold foil," he said, his voice hoarse with regret. "I should have known she'd figure out the difference between a Marc de Champagne truffle and a chocolate coin stamped with the Corn Mother from Dawn of the Corn."
Simon knelt beside his best friend, putting one small hand gently over Marshall's own.
"Yes," he said quietly. "Really, almost anyone would have seen that coming."
Trusted Associates, Inc.
Halloween by froodle, in which Mars and Simon celebrate a Von Orloff-free All Hallows Eve
Surprise by froodle, in which Mars tries to make sure Simon's birthday goes a little better this year
The Glade by froodle, in which Simon and Mars visit a place that only exists on February 29th
Egg Hunt by froodle, in which Simon and Mars partake of some traditional Easter activities
Boardwalk by froodle, in which Simon and Mars are swayed by radio advertising
Lady in Red by froodle, in which Simon experiments on the old-fashioned radio in the Secret Spot, and horror ensues
Waiting In by froodle, in which there is an ice-storm and a handyman does not arrive
Seafoam by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the seaside
A Night at the Circus by froodle, in which a carnivale comes to town, and Marshall and Simon do not enjoy themselves
Taking a Break by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall enjoy some much-needed R&R
Model Railway by froodle, in which a new business prepares to open in Eerie
Shoreline by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall investigate strange happenings on the shores of Lake Eerie
Parade by froodle, in which Mars takes issue with the Eerie Beekeepers Association's choice of mascot
Homestead by froodle, in which Marshall finally gets something useful out of shop class
Hound by froodle, in which Simon makes a friend
Errands by froodle, in which Simon has a to-do list
Slyboots by froodle, in which a certain corporal of the infernal regions comes to Eerie. Crossover with Johannes Cabal the Necromancer.
Waterlogged by froodle, in which Eerie experiences heavy rainfall
Festival by froodle, in which Eerie's local businesses celebrate the summer
Strawberry by froodle, in which there is unauthorised hubbub in Eerie
Wildlife by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the beach
Facilities by froodle, in which the Eerie Bus Station and Supper Club has a problem with the men's toilet
Anticipation by froodle, in which Simon and Harley look forward to the Equinox
Castle by froodle, in which there is unexpected architecture in Eerie
Visitor in which Marshall's grandma comes to stay
Euclid by froodle, in which Marshall and Simon investigate strange events at the Eerie Cemetery
The Hut by froodle, in which Simon takes on the forces of Eerie solo
Teller Family History
First Date by froodle, in which a young Edgar Teller shows off one of his earlier inventions
Popcorn by froodle. Friday night is always movie night in the Teller household.
The Teller Home for Displaced Youth by froodle, in which Edgar harbours some doubts about his new home town
Lawn by froodle, in which Marilyn Teller contemplaces some yardwork
Tornado Day, Revisited by froodle, in which Syndi learns exactly what it means to be Miss Tornado Day
Wildlife by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the beach
Culinary Delights by froodle, in which Syndi's terrible cooking may or may not have been an accident
Camping by froodle, in which Syndi cannot sleep
Artist in the Family by froodle, in which an immortal creature takes a liking to Syndi
Without Due Care and Attention by froodle, in which Syndi finally becomes mobile
Waiting In by froodle, in which there is an ice-storm and a handyman does not arrive
Brunch by froodle, in which Marilyn does not appreciate Edgar's help in the kitchen
Handmade by froodle, in which the Tellers receive a Christmas package from Marilyn's mother
Poor Life Choices by froodle, in which Syndi loves her brother anyway
Lillian by froodle, in which Marilyn's mother has concerns
Visitor by froodle, in which Marshall's grandma comes to stay
Nap by froodle, in which Marshall has a quiet moment in the Secret Spot
Fresh Sheets by froodle
Tradition by froodle, in which Dash and Marshall decorate a Christmas tree
Hometown by froodle, in which Mars and Syndi visit New Jersey