eerieindiana | Eerie Indiana Double Drabble: People People

Marilyn knows it isn't Edgar, not really. A few lines of code designed to mimic character traits he thought people would respond to. A face that bears only the most superficial resemblance to a husband who is gone and never coming back.

Still, as she touches bloodied fingertips to fractured glass, she wishes she could believe.

"He'd be so proud of you," she says, and feels the truth of it deep inside her frozen core.

Mister Wilson's face twitches - calling it a glitch seems pointlessly cruel at this point - and he mumbles something that gets lost in the staticky void between worlds. She understands anyway, and laughs a choking, clotted laugh.

"Me too," she said. "I loved being a party planner. Loved my little stand at the Mall. Loved meeting all the people, even the ones who stopped by for a chat and a look-see and would never become paying clients. Always was a people person."

In the darkness, a thousand headlights gleam. The light is blinding and the thought occurs to her that Eerie could never have supported a sanitation force of this size.

She climbs to her feet and holds her head high as the Garbage Men advance.

Ongoing Verse: The Children

Preparations by

froodle. Winston Chisel, the morning he became Mayor.

Landmark, in which we visit the Eerie Woods

Eventide by

froodle, in which the sun goes down, and Eerie's lost children gather

The Storm, in which MAyor Chisel has a very specific job for Eerie's resident weatherman

LTI, in which the Eerie Dairy has some bad news

Populace, in which we see just another regular day in Eerie

Whistle by

froodle, in which Steve Konkalewski is unhappy about the way things turned out...

Dentin, in which Steve tries to get a message to the other side

Communication Difficulties, in which Steve finally makes contact, and is disappointed

Playground, in which Simon and Harley should maybe go to a different park

Advisor, in which Harley talks to a bird, and then to a ghost

Marys by

froodle, in which Mary C. Carter takes on her new role

Milk by

froodle, in which Marshall develops a completely cromulent fear of milk trucks

A Story About Devon Wilde by

froodle. Devon Wilde walked through the Eerie Cemetery, and his feet made no sound on the gravel pathways.

Already Decided, in which Melanie has her own encounter in the cemetery.

The Listener, in which Devon has some things to share with Melanie

Disguises by

froodle, in which Marshall goes to visit Devon Wilde

Three by

froodle, in which Marshall and Devon discuss video games

The Arcade, in which Marshall just wanted to play some video games

A Different Approach, in which Marshall changes tack regarding Eerie

Heartless, in which Devon isn't the only one to leave a piece of himself behind

Lillian by

froodle, in which Marilyn's mother has concerns

Cygnet, in which Lillian and Harley go to the lake

Similar Interests, in which Tod has a couple of strange encounters at the World o' Stuff

Dessert, in which Tod eats ice-cream

Hobbies, in which Bert and Ernie make up for lost time

Hereditary, in which the Bob brothers conduct an experiment

Email, in which Marshall is 29, and Eerie is never as far away as you think

Ongoing Verse: Milkman

Preparations by

froodle. Winston Chisel, the morning he became Mayor.

Populace, in which it is just another unremarkable day in Eerie

Milk by

froodle, in which Marshall develops a completely cromulent fear of milk trucks

Castle, in which there is unexpected architecture in Eerie

Janet, in which Janet runs

The Listener, in which Eerie dreams, Devon watches, and Melanie makes a decision

Underwhelming, in which a cursed book fails to deliver

Reanimator by

froodle, in which the Milkman returns

Timeloop, in which Simon and Marshall repeat an unpleasant incident

LTI, in which the Eerie Dairy's health and safety record is tarnished, and blood must be shed

Timekeeping, in which the Milkmen and the Garbage Men ramp up the hostility

Multiplicity by

froodle, in which Marshall must once again confront parallel realities, diverging timelines and public speaking

Hound by

froodle, in which Simon makes a friend

Spoiled, in which the Tellers are menaced

Slyboots by

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

Festival, in which Eerie celebrates the summer

Strawberry by

froodle, in which there is unauthorised hubbub in Eerie

Clockface, in which there is defacement of public property, and also a character death

Lillian by

froodle, in which Marilyn's mother has concerns

Underwater, in which Lillian has a conversation with her son-in-law, who isn't quite her son-in-law

Agenda, in which the Mayor has a meeting

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

Nap by

froodle, in which Marshall has a quiet moment in the Secret Spot

Cygnet, in which Lillian and Harley visit the lake

Pressure Tactics, in which the Mayor takes on Eerie's ravens

Remembrances of the Dead, in which the citizens of Eerie gather for All Souls

Waterlogged, in which there is a kelpie in the water main

Workaday, in which Simon goes to the office and encounters one of Harley's old foes

Ongoing Verse: Teller Family History

First Date by

froodle, in which a young Edgar Teller shows off one of his earlier inventions

Breakfast Conversations, in which Syndi and Marshall are very small, and very much themselves

Under the Bed, in which Syndi has a friend over

Popcorn by

froodle. Friday night is always movie night in the Teller household.

The Toll, in which a parcel arrives and there is a fee to pay

Charitable, in which there is fundraising for... something?

Door Prizes, in which here is a cake tin

Fountain, in which Marshall has an excuse, and Edgar does not agree

Belt Match, in which Algernon the Invincible saves the world

Volun-Told, in which Marshall takes preparation very seriously

Shears, in which Edgar is concerned for the contents of his garden shed

Parking, in which Marshall makes a hasty exit

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

Back to School, in which Marilyn visits the Eerie Mall

Distractions, in which Simon and Marshall walk home from school

Product Testing, in which Marshall and Syndi have input in the latest Things Incorporated invention

Film Festival, in which there is breakfast at Tiffanys, and much carnage

Cake Day, in which it is Marshall's birthday

Prestidigitation, in which Syndi poses as a fortune teller

Camoflage, in which Fifi has a plan to infiltrate the Teller household

Preventative Measures, in which Syndi and Marshall clash over a facemask

Gallery, in which Syndi and Marshall clash over art

Tornado Day, Revisited by

froodle, in which Syndi learns exactly what it means to be Miss Tornado Day

Induction, in which the role of Miss Tornado Day comes with yet another hidden catch

Classes, in which Syndi trains for her new role

Competing Traditions, in which Dash and Marshall wait out the Easter weekend in the Teller's garage

Easter, in which Marshall receives a note

Truth in Advertising, in which Marshall is in trouble, and Radford is confused

Shampoo, in which Syndi is troubled by soapy residue

Wildlife by

froodle, in which Simon and Marshall go to the beach

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

The Party Fowl, in which Marilyn goes to some lengths to ensure Syndi keeps to curfew

The Party Fowl Cometh, in which the titular beast makes an appearance

Return of the Party Fowl, in which Syndi makes it home safely

Capability, in which there are Bigfoots

Nursemaiding, in which Syndi is much put-upon

Culinary Delights by

froodle, in which Syndi's terrible cooking may or may not have been an accident

Confectionary, in which Syndi has been baking again

Pirates, in which there are pirates

Rules of War, in which there is a waterfight

Exterior, Garden, Night, in which there is camping

Camping by

froodle, in which Syndi cannot sleep

Co-Defendants, in which Marshall seeks revenge

Artist in the Family by

froodle, in which an immortal creature takes a liking to Syndi

Virtual Reality, in which Things Incorporated branches out into the realm of home entertainment

Dressed for the Occasion, in which Syndi's weather goddess duties require a certain look

Without Due Care and Attention by

froodle, in which Syndi finally becomes mobile

Road Safety, in which Marshall does not

Typewriter, in which a familiar peacock logo makes an unwelcome reappearence

Golf Course, in which a reseeding does not go well

BBQ, in which the Tellers have a bonfire

Giveaway, in which Marshall buys a milkshake

Spa Day, in which Marshall has a gift for his sister

Prognostication Engine, in which horrorscopes are insufficiently detailed, and Marshall is cross

Hangover, in which Marshall drinks too much and makes a terrible enemy

Castle, in which there is unexpected architecture in Eerie

Concealment, in which there is a costume party

Party Guests, in which a costume party is attended

Waiting In by

froodle, in which there is an ice-storm and a handyman does not arrive

Harmonic Resonance, in which Syndi's craft table is disturbed

Spoiled, in which the Tellers are menaced

Postal, in which there is gunfire, and letters

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

Food Aggression, in which Lisa-Marie comes to visit, and the Tellers sibling dynamics have not changed

Statistically Possible, in which Marshall has the figures

Misdirection, in which Syndi is a cunning and treacherous foe

Targeted Marketing, in which here are illuminated signs on taxis

Rare Appearance, in which there are egg rolls, and also ghosts

Brunch by

froodle, in which Marilyn does not appreciate Edgar's help in the kitchen

Winter Picnic, in which there is snuggling

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

Advent Calendar, in which Marilyn prepares for Christmas

Weaponised, in which Simon, Syndi and Marshall prepare for Christmas

Handmade by

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

Window Paint, in which Harley helps Eerie Elementary decorate for the season

Pantomime, in which the Tellers enjoy some traditional Christmas entertainment

Decorative, in which Eerie's wildlife get into the spirit, and Marshall is worried

Dinner Conversation, in which Marshall and Syndi revive an old argument

Poor Life Choices by

froodle, in which Syndi loves her brother anyway

Public Spaces, in which there is a vampire, and Mayor Chisel appreciates municipal art

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

Underwater, in which Lillian travels to another timeline, and has a much-overdue conversation

Cygnet, in which Lillian and Harley visit the lake

Auction, in which a clear-out is happening

Hand Me Down/Keepsake, in which the clear-out continues

Administrative, in which Things Incorporated's latest invention is very sad

Sickbed, in which Marshall has an upset stomach

War Zone, in which Marshall is sad, and Syndi is a good big sister

Salvage Rights, in which Lillian and Harley return to the lake

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

Hostage, in which Syndi is captured, and is very displeased

Hometown by

froodle, in which Mars and Syndi visit New Jersey

Deterrent, in which there are pigeon spikes

Crafting, in which Syndi is about to graduate from college

Mixed Media Messages, in which there is glitter

Fresh Sheets by

froodle

Product Testing, in which Things Incorporated's newest beverage is... something.

Tradition by

froodle, in which Dash and Marshall decorate a Christmas tree

Civic Duty, in which the Ladies Society for the Beautification of Eerie take up their posts

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

A Time for Giving, in which it is Christmas, and Danielle comes back

Eww... in which Simon is making bad relationship choices

Freelancing, in which Sara Sue does graphic design

At the Dinner Table, in which an invitation is extended, and Dash is suspicious

Presentation, in which the Mayor has an edict, and Simon has a plan