Eerie, Indiana drabble and a half: Gift Wrap

Dec 21, 2018 19:00

The Christmas tree lights reflected off looped garlands of tinsel, sending tiny spots of colour skittering across the uncleared breakfast table, the bookcase groaning with arcane artefacts, and the thin layer of glitter spread across the fraying carpet.

"Pixie invasion, leprechaun war or message from the Ladies?" asked Marshall, setting down a double armful of brown paper grocery bags and unbuttoning his heavy winter coat.

Simon looked up. Twists of mangled sellotape littered the floor around him.

"None of the above," he said. He picked up a slim roll of wrapping paper, red and green and decorated with smiling cartoon reindeer, and shook it. A wave of silver drifted down, settling across his lap and gilding his feet in their mismatched socks.

"Wow," said Marshall. "That is Sky Monsters-level quality control."

Simon nodded.

"On the upside," he said, "Tod's going to be psyched for his Secret Santa gift this year."



Concert, in which there is a canine singalong

Visiting Relations by froodle, in which the Abominable Snowman pays a call on his favourite cousin

Setting the Scene, in which Weatherman Wally prepares for Christmas

Holidays Are Coming, in which something else prepares for Christmas

Robin, in which Simon is startled by the local birdlife

Window Paint, in which Harley helps decorate his elementary school for Christmas

The Tree, in which Harley helps Simon decorate for Christmas

Costumed Hero? in which Marshall is way too excited about left-over party trash

Animatronics, in which Simon and Marshall have misgivings

Decorative, in which Eerie's local wildlife get in on the festivities

Safety Checks, in which Simon and Marshall take basic precautions

Visiting Santa, in which Marshall and Simon take Harley to see the big man

Pantomime, in which the Tellers partake of some traditional holiday entertainment

Surveillance, in which Simon and Mars must pick their moments

The Worst Christmas Ever, in which Marshall is disappointed

So Be Good, For Goodness' Sake by froodle, in which Marshall and Dash go to see Santa

KrampusNacht, in which the Holmes household has a nocturnal visitor

Handmade by froodle, in which the Tellers receive a Christmas package from Marilyn's mother

Dinner Conversation, in which Syndi and Marshall continue an annual tradition

Poor Life Choices by froodle, in which Syndi loves her brother anyway

Don't Cross the Streams, in which Dash makes a terrible mistake

Tradition by froodle, in which Dash and Marshall decorate a Christmas tree

The Fir Tree, in which we learn Manticores are essentially just big cats

Frost Spiders, in which Eerie's Christmas decorations are very beautiful

Black Flame Candle, in which Dash is sent out for Christmas supplies, and horror ensues

Clear Out, where the post-Christmas leftovers meet their doom

A Time for Giving, in which it is Christmas, and Danielle has something for Syndi

Twelve Sleeps! by froodle, in which Andrea does not enjoy Christmas shopping

Winter Chill, in which Andrea Fantucci does enjoy Christmas day

Deck the Halls, in which Sara Sue and Harley share an unexpected snow day



Licensing, in which the Mayor hands out some bureaucracy

Light Pollution, in which there is a newcomer in town

Pressure Tactics, in which there are ravens

Food Hygiene, in which Simon stays after school and Melanie and Janet do the same

Maybe, Even, in which Tod has a dream

Belt Match, in which Algernon the Invincible saves the world

Exterior, Garden, Night, in which there is a camp out

Administrative, in which there is a new Things Incorporated product being tested

Inevitable, in which there are moles

Brand Loyalty, in which there are Sky Monsters

Stonewall, Mud Walls, in which Harley is a brutal negotiator

Persuasion Tactics, in which Marshall has an itinerary, and Simon is tired

Unsuitable Substitute, in which there are changelings

Greenery, in which there are hanging baskets

Growth Spurt, in which there are crysanthemums

Temper, Temper, in which Marshall has strong opinions about the World o' Stuff's stock of reading material

Well, in which there is fishing

Swimming Pool, in which there is marine life

Follow Through, in which there is a rag doll

Public Interest, in which Marshall is a concerned citizen

A Credible Threat, in which there is an embarrasment happening at the Eerie Mall

Timeloop, in which Circular Road lives up to it's name

Misdirection, in which Syndi is a tiny bit evil

Downturn, in which there is a Farmer's Market

Concessions, in which there is theatre

Capability, in which Marshall is determined

Euclid by froodle, in which we meet Mr. Daganfort

Construction, in which there are strange goings-on at the Eerie Cemetary

Tagged, in which there is graffiti

Uprising, in which there are zombies and the Bob brothers and one is worse than the other

Water Burial, in which Mr. Daganfort does some landscaping

A Greeting, in which something has a message for Eerie's groundskeeper

The Paper Witch, in which something would like a word with Sara Sue

Finish, in which there is wood stain

Corrective Lenses, in which Marshall takes eyecare into his own hands

Distractions, in which Marshall and Simon walk home after school

Class of '89, in which we visit Eerie Elementary

Infestation, in which there are pixies

BBQ, in which the Tellers build a bonfire

Dark Messiah, in which there are witches

Refurbish, in which there is dumpster diving

Guardian Spirit, in which Marshall and Simon visit the town dump

Staged, in which Harley is uncooperative

Festoon, in which it is October, and Marshall gets a fright

Trick or Treat?, in which there are teacakes

Display, in which Radford enters the spirit of the season

Haul, in which there are cupcakes

Halloween by froodle, in which Mars and Simon celebrate a Von Orloff-free All Hallows Eve

Fine Print, in which Simon and Marshall walk the shores of Lake Eerie

Corn Critters 7: Rise of the Super Crop, in which Marshall makes a grave miscalculation

Signals and Signifiers, in which the Eerie PD is baffling

Safety Checks, in which there are reindeers

Decorative, in which there is wildlife

Surveillance, in which the boys must pick their moment carefully

Robin, in which Simon is startled by the local birdlife

Animatronics, in which the boys go to the Eerie Mall

Concert, in which Eerie's canine population temporarily set aside their struggle in favour of a singalong

Visiting Santa, in which Simon and Marshall take Harley on a trip

Weaponised, in which Christmas is a-coming

Pantomime, in which the Tellers take in some traditional Christmas entertainment

Frost Spiders, in which Eerie's winter decorations are possibly a little too beautiful

Surprise by froodle, in which Mars tries to make sure Simon's birthday goes a little better this year

Informed Shopper, in which Simon contemplates a purchase

The Glade by froodle, in which Simon and Mars visit a place that only exists on February 29th

Mostly Void, Partially Stars, in which we see the Space Thing prior to it's arrival in Eerie

Parking, in which Marshall does not want to help with the yardwork

Road Trip, in which there are aliens

If You See Something, Say Something, in which Marshall is questioned by Sergeant Knight

Postal, in which there is gunfire, and letters

Drive, in which Edgar has a convertible, and is filled with fear

National Garlic Day, in which there are vampires

Stormfront, in which Simon and Marshall eat takeout

Confectionary, in which there is baking

Blue Apron, in which the Mayor contemplates expanding a town by-law

Egg Hunt by froodle, in which Simon and Mars partake of some traditional Easter activities

Truth in Advertising, in which Marshall has buyers remorse

Lost Sock Memorial Day, in which there is solemnity

Cooking Class, in which there is baking

Rubber Duck, in which there is a race

Blood Rain, in which it is Beltane

The Flower Beds, in which there is gardening

High Speed Sanitation, in which there is glitter, and garbage

Litterbug, in which Marshall gets even

For Charity, in which there's a bubble run

Rules of War, in which there is a water fight

Targeted Marketing, in which Syndi works a summer job

Spoiled for Choice, in which there is ice-cream

Ecosystem, in which there are mudsnakes

Municipal Maintenance, in which there is a fresh coat of paint

Lady in Red by froodle, in which Simon experiments on the old-fashioned radio in the Secret Spot, and horror ensues

Boardwalk by froodle, in which Simon and Mars are swayed by radio advertising

Fowl Deeds, in which there are ducks

Ducks on a Lake, in which there is Nick and Eddie

Grocery List, in which Marshall is a bad son

To Serve Birds (Right), in which Marshall and Harley have a bonding moment

Charitable, in which there is a pop-up shop and Marshall is suspicious

Dish of the Day, in which there is an old playground

Summer Vacation, in which fun in the sun requires some preparation

Foghorn, in which there is limited visability

Tour Group, in which costumes are worn and menus are hand-lettered

Upgrade, in which change is afoot at the Eerie Library

Hungry, in which the Mayor is unimpressed

Cheese, in which there is a continental market

Research, in which science requires sacrifice

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

Vacant, in which there is a store front

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

At the Seaside, in which there is a storm

In the Bleak Midwinter, in which there are goings-on at the lake

The Lake at Night, in which it is midnight

Precipice, in which there are seals

Parade by froodle, in which Mars takes issue with the Eerie Beekeepers Association's choice of mascot

Marketing, in which Eerie's honeybee population grow their brand

And Introducing... in which Dash X makes a powerful ally

Untouchable, in which much dismay is caused by Eerie's fauna

Drive In, in which there is a movie screening

Nature Study, in which there are dusk sprites

Homestead by froodle, in which Marshall finally gets something useful out of shop class

Hound by froodle, in which Simon makes a friend

Slyboots by froodle, in which a certain corporal of the infernal regions comes to Eerie. Crossover with Johannes Cabal the Necromancer.

Sugar Rush, in which there are baked goods

Usual Suspects, in which there are things in the duck pond, and nobody is surprised

Festival by froodle, in which Eerie's local businesses celebrate the summer

Strawberry by froodle, in which there is unauthorised hubbub in Eerie

Not Welcome, in which there are gremlins

Sundae, in which the World o' Stuff has a new menu item

Read the Sign, in which the City Council means it when it says no swimming

Shrubbery, in which there is greenery

Prohibited, in which there is dairy

World Chocolate Day, in which there is a heatwave

Wildlife by froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the beach

Cookout, in which Marshall and Simon go camping

Facilities by froodle, in which the Eerie Bus Station and Supper Club has a problem with the men's toilet

Phonebooths, in which a call must get through

Anticipation by froodle, in which Simon and Harley look forward to the Equinox

Castle by froodle, in which there is unexpected architecture in Eerie

Budget Restraints, in which Simon and Marshall's disguises are somewhat lacklustre.

Concealment, in which there is a costume party

Party Guests, in which the costume party is attended

Dressed for the Occasion, in which Syndi needs help

Disaster Recovery, in which Marshall is a late bloomer

Art Lovers, in which Marshall has questions

Bag for Death, in which Radford is a born salesman

Observations, in which there is activity on Wolf Mountain

Prognostication Engine, in which horoscopes are frustratingly vague

Visitor in which Marshall's grandma comes to stay

Reading Room, in which Marshall infiltrates the Loyal Order of Corn

Crafting, in which Syndi graduates from college

The Hut by froodle, in which Simon takes on the forces of Eerie solo

They, in which Marshall leaves for college, and Simon is left behind

Milestone, in which Tod McNulty turns 21

Mail Theft, in which the Eerie Postal Service ups it's security

Neighbourly, in which Marshall does a good deed, possibly

Errands by froodle, in which Simon has a to-do list

Long Awaited, in which the Sorcerer's Bible finally makes an appearance

Rain Day, in which there is weather

Waterlogged by froodle, in which Eerie experiences heavy rainfall

Riverbank, in which there are kelpies

Househunting, in which there are realtors

Housekeeping, in which there is a cult, and things get awkward

Hostage, in which Syndi is the sister, not the sidekick

Realtors, in which there is househunting

Mixed Media Messages, in which there is mail

Replacement Service, in which Marshall visits the Eerie Bus Terminal and Supper Club

Presentation, in which Chisel has an edict, and Simon has a plan

The M-Word, in which the cone of shame must be used



A Ghost in Pink by froodle; Janet's family during the year she was Lost

Jogging by froodle, in which Janet Donner adapts to life in regular Eerie

Maybe, Even, in which Tod has a dream

Cooking Class, in which there is baking

Cake Day, in which it is Marshall's birthday

Dishonoured, in which Dash makes a choice, and Tod and Janet pay the price

Plans by froodle, in which Janet Donner deals with Daylight Savings Time yet again

DST by froodle, in which there is a lighthouse

Figurehead by froodle, in which Lake Eerie's ghost pirates encounter the lighthouse

At the Seaside, in which Simon and Marshall stake out the Eerie Baitshop and Sushi Bar.

Tempest, in which the Sea Hag makes an appearance

The Listener, in which Melanie and Devon talk, and Melanie makes a decision

Food Hygiene, in which Simon takes on some after-school activities, and meets Melanie and Janet doing the same

In the Bleak Midwinter, in which there is activity on the shores of Lake Eerie

The Lake at Night, in which there are pleasure boats

Night Diving, in which Janet and Melanie investigate the world beneath the waves

Promotional Materials, in which Lake Eerie's mermaids prepare for summer

Equivocate, in which Eerie's golf course becomes waterlogged

Golf Course, in which the re-seeding does not take as well as hoped

Artisanal, in which Janet prepares for the days trade

Kitchen Prep, in which Janet's hard work is foiled by vicious seabirds

Populace, in which Eerie's citizens experience a completely normal day

Slow Day, in which the Baitshop and Sushi Bar is unusually quiet

Worker Engagement, in which Janet works on a new sculpture

DST2, in which Janet and Marshall wait for midnight

Poetry Slam, in which Janet tries her hand at performance art.

Similar Interests, in which Tod encounters Devon's mother, and is almost crushed by a door.

Dessert, in which Tod and his parents get ice-cream

Milestone, in which Mars helps Tod to prepare for his 21st

License to Serve, in which Tod has his birthday

Civic Duty, in which the Ladies Society for the Beautification of Eerie gather to protect the town

The Craft, in which the Ladies encounter the all-female werewolf pack from Trick 'r Treat

Freelancing, in which Sara Sue takes on some work for Things Incorporated

Presentation, in which Simon gives a chupacabra a massage

Homecoming, in which Janet and Marshall return to the Teller house

org: sky monsters, ongoing verse: janet, ongoing verse: trusted associates inc, seasonal: christmas, fanworks: ongoing verse, a: froodle, fanworks: fic, ongoing verse: christmas, char: mars, char: tod, char: simon

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