Eerie, Indiana fanfiction: Parking

[froodle]

The sleet that had fallen overnight had turned to ice and the streets and sidewalks of Eerie were slick and treacherous underfoot.

Marshall sat at the large semi-circular window of his parent’s attic, watching his father salt and grit the path to the front door, trying and failing to come up with an excuse for not helping. Down below, Edgar’s breath plumed in the frosty air and he blew into his cupped hands for warmth, the well-worn work gloves and physical labour not enough to keep him warm.

Marshall shivered in sympathy and pulled the layers of blankets tighter around him.

A wan sunbeam slanted through the windowpane, illuminating a pair of binoculars left sitting out after a twenty-four hour UFO vigil had failed to turn up anything beyond the expected Saturn-bound commuter traffic. Marshall picked them up and made a desultory survey of his neighbour’s rooftops.

As usual, the Holmes’ guttering was a sagging graveyard overflowing with dead leaves and half-chewed army men. Down the street, either Bert or Ernie tottered at the top of a tall ladder as he tried to replace some slate tiles blown loose in the latest storm. Ernie, or possibly Bert, stood at the bottom of the ladder to hold it steady. Far off at the crest of the hill, Mary C. Carter’s roof glittered under a layer of frost; evidently whatever lurked in the old house’s attic wasn’t keen on letting the heat escape.

Marshall shifted on the broad window seat, getting up on his knees in order to spy on the downtown area. The World o’ Stuff’s neon sign glowed faintly against the grey overcast, illuminating Mister Radford as he maneuvered a large “No Parking” sign into place above the rooftop garden. The silhouette of a flying saucer stood out black and bold against the white background, bisected by a bright crimson line that cut an angry slash across the image.

Marshall grinned and reached for his sneakers.

“I’m heading out, guys!” he shouted as he sprinted past his laboring father. “Aliens are double parking on Mister Radford’s rooftop vegetable patch!”

“Marshall!” his dad called, but to no avail.






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





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





The Andrea/Marisea Series

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

The Microwave by froodle, in which Andrea Fantucci returns to Eerie after a considerable absense

The Eldritch Abomination in the Room by froodle, in which the microwave is most definitely not discussed

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

Mirror by froodle, in which Mary C. Carter does some housework

Invitiation by froodle, in which Mary C. Carter makes use of Marshall's well-honed delivery boy skills

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

Awakening by froodle, in which Marisea must confront an unhappy spectre at an unreasonable hour

4.57pm by froodle, in which Mary C. Carter waits for a bus