Eerie, Indiana fanfiction: Tour Group

[froodle]

A vast crowd had gathered on the grey sand shores of Lake Eerie. The cool spring evening was alive with the murmur of a hundred different conversations and the crunch of sensible, waterproof shoes on the uneven ground.

A long queue had formed alongside a white van manned by three cheerful teens in green sun visors and sagging cardigans of indeterminate shades. The rich mouth-watering scent of roasting pork mingled with the tart spiciness of apple sauce warming on the stove, and from the hot, dark interior of their mobile catering van, the Radfords passed an endless succession of napkin-wrapped baps to the waiting citizens.

“I’m going to get in line for a hog roast sandwich,” said Simon. “You want one?”

“No thanks,” said Marshall. “Avoid the long pig. You’d think that was just a cute phrase for a larger portion, but it’s not.”

He surveyed the assembled townspeople sourly, shaking his head in disapproval.

“This is stupid,” he said. “I think this is actually stupider than the Tornado Day picnics.”

“Mmph,” said Simon, studying the hand-lettered chalkboard menu.

At the water’s edge, a makeshift stage had been erected from milk crates and coils of heavy fisherman’s rope. Fred Suggs, luminous in a bright yellow oil slicker and matching sou’wester, climbed tentatively up the short, teetering flight of steps and addressed the waiting masses through a megaphone.

“Ladies and gentlemen,” he boomed, “The first tour group is about to embark, so if those of you booked onto this sailing could line up along the slipway, we will set out once everyone is on board.”

The susurration of half-heard conversations increased and small flurries of movement blossomed amidst the larger crowd as people made their way to the wooden pier than ran behind the Eerie Baitshop and Sushi Bar.

Marshall stepped aside as Mister and Mrs. Walter-Funk hurried past him, he resplendent in a black tri-corn hat topped with peacock feathers, she debonair in an off-white Fabio shirt and an eyepatch with a skull and crossbones picked out in rhinestones.

“Sight-seeing on a ghost ship,” Marshall grumbled. “What is wrong with this town? Even when they’re lining up to see the weird, they don’t see it.”





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





Lost

Lost, part 1 by froodle

Lost, parts 2 - 6 by froodle

Lost, part 7 and 8 by froodle

Lost, part 9 by froodle

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Comments

[evilinsanemonkey]

ohhhh my god I love it!

[froodle]

:D

[deifire]

Nice!

"Avoid the long pig. You’d think that was just a cute phrase for a larger portion, but it’s not."

I both do and don't want to know how Marshall gained that knowledge.

[froodle]

I think it may have involved a temporary and involuntary switch to vegetarianism