To whom it may concern

"Come visit Santa in his grotto!" said the sign. Hollow-eyed elves, their green tunics stained with blood and dirt, corralled the waiting crowd into small pens fashioned from rough-hewn logs. The entrance to the grotto was decoratively ringed with bones and the copper-smelling skins of small dead things. Beyond the grisly archway, the interior of the cave lay in darkness.

Simon and Marshall stood at the edge of the heaving mass of Christmas shoppers, their breath pluming in the frosty air. Simon rubbed his mittened hands together and stamped his feet to keep warm. Marshall tugged his thick woollen scarf further up over his face, covering his mouth and nose.

From inside the grotto came noises, wet and crunchy at the same time, the too-familiar sound of bones breaking within a shell of still-living meat. Something screamed, high and shrill and diminishing into a choking gurgle that cut off abruptly. The elves exchanged worried glances, murmuring to each other and casting apprehensive glances towards the grotto.

Marshall tipped his head back, directing a long drawn-out groan to the sky that hung above him, midnight blue and studded with stars.

"Hurry up, Harley," he moaned. "It's freezing out here."

Simon nodded.



Holmes Brothers

The End by froodle, in which Simon reads Harley a bedtime story

Drains by froodle, in which clowns are evil, murderous sacks of shit, and Simon is having none of it

Kaleidoscope by froodle, in which Simon has cause to regret buying cheap toys at the World o' Stuff

Sneakers by froodle, in which the latest Sky Monsters are released

Reception by froodle, in which Simon has problems with his mobile phone

Festival by froodle, in which Eerie's local businesses celebrate the summer

Strawberry by froodle, in which there is unauthorised hubbub in Eerie

Anticipation by froodle, in which Simon and Harley look forward to the Equinox

The Hut by froodle, in which Simon takes on the forces of Eerie solo





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