To whom it may concern

(set in the same world as Underwater)

The sky is rusting.

That's the first thing that Janet thinks, when she opens her eyes to a world of red and brown. Down at the Baitshop, the air was thick with the smell of brine and exposed metal corroded faster than you could say "table three just got eaten by mermaids, better close their tab."

This place had a similar smell, but deeper, somehow, more ground-in. Metallic, like the Baitshop. Bloody, like the Baitshop. But also stale, which is something she'd never said about the listing restaurant with it's red-streaked floorboards and tanks of colourful sushi swimming in shoals.

She sat up, head pounding, stomach lurching. She was dizzy and sick, and the sky was a metal dome spotted with rivets and pitted with rust.

"Janet Donner," says a voice at her elbow, familiar and strange all at once, and she spins and tries not to throw up.

Syndi Teller raises white hands tipped with blood-red talons, eyes wide beneath a black domino mask.

"Wait!" she says. "Don't be afraid! I'm not here to torture information out of you or anything!"

"What?" Janet almost screams. She doesn't know Marshall's sister all that well, but she'd never come off as the torture-for-information type.

Syndi stands. Her shoulder-pads jut out sharply and the lines of her all-black power suit are severe. She's wearing lipstick and stiletto heeled shoes the same venous red as her nail polish, and on one crisply pointed lapel there gleams a silver brooch bearing the Things Incorporated logo.

"I'm sorry!" she says, wobbling on too-high heels. "It's been a long time since I had a conversation with someone that didn't revolve around super-villainy. I'm out of practice."

She removes the domino mask, revealing perfectly applied smoky eye-shadow and, for some reason, a monocle. She removes that too.

"Dress code," she explains. "Not sure why the Mad Science division is issued monocles when we just tear the eyes out of someone else's head when ours wear out, but here we are."

She stares down at Janet, who tries to remember if Marshall's sister's eyes were always brown.

She'd thought they were blue. Marshall's were blue. Who's eyes was she looking into right now?

"You've probably guessed that this isn't your world," she says.

Janet nods, slowly. It makes sense, and the knowledge is strangely comforting; her world, of blue skies and black waters and tentacles made of rice, is still out there. She'd been lost before and made it home. She can do it again.

"I need you to find Marshall," says Syndi. "The Marshall who exists in your reality. And," she hesitates, swallows a little, and blinks the tears out of her stolen eyes, "I need you to find my Mom."

"Oh," says Janet, who can sort of relate to missing your family, but is also still a little hung up on the eye-gouging, mad science, and that awful metal sky. "Okay, I guess."

She swallows, then asks:

"Do you have a milk truck I could borrow?"

Ongoing Verse: Janet



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



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



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