Eerie, Indiana triple drabble: Safety Checks

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A dozen wire framework reindeer occupied the median strip that separated the Eerie Community Theatre and Execution Grounds from the Eerie Town Dump and Municipal Performance Space. Eight foot tall from hoof to antler, silver-white fairy lights dripped from the metal struts that made up their skeletal bodies, bathing them in a hundred tiny beacons of bright light that concealed more than it illuminated.

The beam of Marshall's flashlight followed the gilded ropes that served as traces as he circled the huge display. Taking care to stay well out of reach of the razor-sharp, LED-tipped antlers, he methodically checked each deer for scraps of fur, blood splatter, or artefacts of dark magic that might be easily concealed within their hollow bodies.

Finally, he let out a long sigh of relief and reached for the walkie-talkie at his belt.

"Simon, do you read me, over?" he asked.

"Read you loud and clear, over," came the staticky reply a moment later.

"I think we're good here," said Marshall. "Operation Eerie Carol Service can proceed as planned. How's it look from your end? Over," he added hastily, releasing the "talk" button.

There was a long pause, then the receiver crackled again.

"I think you should come 'round to the sleigh," said Simon finally.

Marshall peered around the looming reindeer to where Santa's sleigh stood, shrouded in heavy-duty black plastic in order to build anticipation before it's dramatic unveiling the following night.

"Why?" he asked, his voice thick with dread. His feet were leaden as he forced himself to skirt the vast antlered beasts, sticking to the muddy verge at the very edges of the large traffic island. The stiff folds of the concealing sack rattled in the December wind, the noise like the beating of great leathery wings in the dark.

"There's blood," said Simon.



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 Christmas Series

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comments

[evilinsanemonkey]

dun dun DUUuuuUUN

[froodle]

Will they save Christmas?! Find out in the next thrilling episode of... no wait,it got cancelled. Never mind! Fuck you nbc.

[deifire]

Creepy! I love it!

[froodle]

It's not Christmas without a little creepy, esp. In Eerie