Strawberry syrup? Cranberry juice? Cherry soda?

Today is National Clean out Your Fridge Day, so it's time to throw out the Mold Formerly Known as Cheese and whatever that stuff in the foil used to be before it gained sentience. Also, what's that red stuff?

Anyway, this seems like an appropriate place to share this song. Enjoy it as you browse this list of new fanfic!

• The Cards You Are Dealt, by Doggieboy (part 4): "'Freeze!' The command from the young policeman made both Scarlett and John stand still and keep their hands where they were. Both of them stared at the pistol he aimed at them, and she shivered from the memory of a pistol being aimed at her before..."


• Daria/Dorian Ch. 10: Parades Stink!, by LadieT (COMPLETE!): "Looking over in her direction, he felt his anger rise when he saw Tom only to have it subside when he realized that Tom was there with someone. Smiling, he gave a thumbs up to his girlfriend as they rounded the corner and headed to where the floats would be parked once they reached the end of the parade route. That's when all Hell broke loose behind him."


• Eye on the Ball, by HolyGrail2007 (parts 1 and 2): "Finn was fine, the school counselors had said there wasn’t a problem with him. Helen had Daria to deal with right now, and the problems that came with having a brilliant girl." (Part 2)


• The fiercest battles lie within, by VPrad (parts 24 and 25): "Hello, my name is Anthony DeMartino, and if you’re hearing this it means that probably I’m dead and Sloane’s people haven’t found yet the suitcase. Time is a valuable asset, so I’ll go straight to the point." (Part 25)


• The First Week: Day One, by Chris Tucker: "Jane flies down the stairway. She NEEDS to be there when her friend walks through the doors. To be there if her friend can't make it through the doors."


• God Save The Esteem 11: Ridin' Slowly, by Charles RB (parts 3 - 5): "'Why doesn’t the Tank have a toolkit in it?' 'What, you want us to live safe lives, like... like common rat-racer conventionalists?!' 'Yes.' Max had no comeback to this." (Part 4) (Part 5)


• How Patriotic (LLH mini), by psychotol (COMPLETE!): "Jason Stevens retrieved the clipboard from the cab of the truck and walked over to the bomb range’s manager to get his signature. A Foreign dude with a flower pinned to his high visibility jacket. A flower, like a damn hippy, on today of all days."


• In Silence Sarcastic, by Trscroggs (Updated!): "As Daria explained what she wanted, Jodie’s expression changed from curiosity to one that witnesses would almost call evil."


• It's Eureka, Daria: Spiral Dynamics, by RLobinske (part 3): "'Atomic rockets?' Jake said, excited. 'You mean like Buck Rogers? When are we going to see them? Think of the marketing possibilities!'"


• The James Lane Chronicles Chapter 3, by InvisibleDan (parts 4 and 5): "James looked at the card again and read the poem to himself. He chuckled again, knowing the trouble they were about to start. He turned to Daria and said, 'I knew there was a reason why I like you.'" Part 5)


• Jane Morgendorffer, by LadieT (part 24): "After Christmas vacation, the rest of the school year seemed to fly by. As her fourth grade year was coming to an end, Jane was called to Principal Brown's office. Walking into the room, she saw Helen and Jake waiting for her. Sitting down next to her parents, Jane began to wonder why she was there."


• The Law Club (Whatever happened to Tommy Sherman), by cfardell_Brenorenz29: "'Sandi, I am quitting my position as Vice President and my membership of the Fashion Club!' Quinn said, from her position outside Sandi's bedroom door."


• Lawndale and Sandi Griffin’s Genie (Chapter 2), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 1): "Stacy awoke trembling as she remembered the events of the day before. 'It was just a dream,' she said. She then realised, 'or was it?' she grabbed her diary and read the most recent entry. 'So, it did happen!' She fainted back into her bed."


• Lawndale's Finest: Detective Stories #6, by LSauchelli (part 2): "Daria shook her head. 'The only thing I was interested in right now is the portable crime lab anyway,' she pressed a button and then a QWERTY keyboard expanded from under the steering wheel. She started typing like a maniac on Prozac. 'Someone, or more precisely, something, was here tonight.'"



• Legends Of The Metal, by TheExcellentS (parts 1 - 3): "Then out of nowhere, the stage broke open, almost as if a volcano was about to erupt, and out came a demonic, metallic creature. Its head looked exactly like that of the stage, while its body glowed a bright orange, as if hot magma ran through its veins. Its eyes and its horns bore mighty flames as it gave a thunderous roar." (Part 2) (Part 3)


• A New Set of Rules, by Dennis (part 17): "There was something in his voice that for a moment, just a moment, nearly reached through the ice in Daria's chest, but she remembered her mistakes, the faces of guys who had hurt her, all the way back to Trent telling her, 'If you were a little older maybe I could take you out.' The moment died, and the cold reasserted itself. 'I think you should go, Bryce.'"


• On The Night Shift (Whatever happened to Tommy Sherman), by Brother Grimace (COMPLETE!): "'I'd like two packs of Silvermint gum, a bottle of Sparkle Zero, and, oh, to spend a few minutes laughing at you.'"


• Pigs In Space: The Purple Menace (Non-Daria), by peapotmaster (COMPLETE!): "It time for Pigs In Space! In our last episode, the crew of the Swinetrek just escaped from a great threat...low ratings!"


• Raft College: The First Year, by rglovejoy (part 34): "Soon it would be seven, and she wondered if she should go to this Bible thing. Flip a coin? She shrugged. Daria was caught up with her schoolwork, so she did have the time. Oh, what the hell."


• Round Robin: The Esteem Loop, by Charles RB: "That left only two options: either some unexplained phenomena really had sent her back in time, or she was going insane. There was a clear and rational response to this. 'OH ****ING HELL'" (Brother Grimace's entry)



• Trust, by Kael Seoras (part 1): "She entered the café wearing the same sardonic smile she always wore, and nearly had the wind knocked out of her by a petite auburn-haired girl who was throwing her arms around her in a vice-like grip. Jane lost her cool facade as it registered that for the first time ever she was feeling what it was like to be hugged by Daria Morgendorffer. She didn't know whether to be touched or very worried."


• Unfinished Sympathy, by medusaspath (parts 5 - 8): "Jane had a sort of aloof, sardonic coolness that made Quinn feel jittery at times. She found herself comparing the sullen artist demeanor that Jane possessed to the look of brooding, 'rebel' heartthrobs that girls would go hysterical over. It was something in her slouch, her half-lidded eyes, and her uninviting smirk. Of course, it wasn’t exactly the same. Jane was more genuine, and her distance and wit seemed more organic."


• Unnamed story (Scenes no Daria fanfic should have: Damn The Torpedoes!), by DrNoGood09 (COMPLETE!): "Daria: Now then, who's our navigator? Kevin: I am. Daria: (panic) Man the boatssssss! Daria and children first."



• Unnamed story (Scenes no Daria fanfic should have: Damn The Torpedoes!), by Greystar (COMPLETE!): "Lunch was turning out to be as dull as ever. Quinn and the rest of the Fashion Club were holding up the serving line with an intense discussion over which fat free dressing was the more fat free than the other one. With them so occupied they didn't see Joey, Jeffy and Jamie walk into the lunch room wearing the exact same clothing, a cardnil sin that would have caused Sandi Griffin to go into an apoplectic fit."


• The Vision of the Burning Cities, by jtranser: "'Listen, Daria, when I dream, I'm like a god! In fact, you can pray to me!' 'O.K., how's this: Our Kevin, who art in Lawndale, hollow be thy brain.'"


• Whatever happened to Tommy Sherman, by Chris Tucker: "The right fist came out of nowhere, breaking her nose and glasses as one. The force of the blow lifted the petite girl off her feet, sending her crashing into the lockers across the hall."


• Worldburner: NegaJane, by Erin Mills (part 4): "Suddenly, there was a rush of wind as air was displaced, sparks flew from the brass gauges and switches on the control panels, and the scent of ozone filled the room. Ruttheimer spun around, his opera cloak swirling dramatically behind him. His expression of unbridled evil turned to one of astonishment as the faintly glowing electric apparition that had appeared in the room looked around and smirked."


• Worldburner: When It Rains, by RLobinske (part 1): "Six closely set lines were flashing red and oddly, faint lines connected them to each other. Richard noticed and sat down at the station, quickly entering commands to analyze the deviations. 'Please, don't let it be that.'"


• Y-Me?, by HolyGrail2007 (parts 35 and 36): "Carrie left in a huff, her girl squad following. Giggling the whole way. At first, Quinn wondered if she pushed the envelope too far. But then she remembered Carrie’s treatment of Mitch, how it mirrored her own. There was nothing worth saving for that part of Quinn, and it wasn’t worth sparing Carrie either." (Part 36)

Snow! Dress for survival...or perishing. Your choice, I guess.

The area in which I live saw its first snow of the season last night, which inspired me to wonder how the characters in Daria react to the fluffy white menace. Snow isn't seen often on the show, aside from a few flakes at the end of "Daria Dance Party" and the snowstorm from "Antisocial Climbers" (see left), but I expect Quinn would have visions of snow days free of school dancing in her head while Jake swore at his snow blower when it failed to start.

Anyone else have any thoughts? Could be some fanfic fodder here, but I figured it might be fun just to speculate.

Anyway, here's your fandom newsflash:

• Post your thoughts about those who serve (or served) in the military in Brother Grimace's 2010 Veterans' Day thread.



• What do you think of this list of 100 Greatest Hair Metal Songs?



• JonathanDP81 found a webcomic that mentions Daria. Do you agree or disagree with the sentiments expressed?



• Charles RB now has a Spotlight thread! Time to flood him with awkward and embarrassing questions!



• Wouter has started a new Daria game: Guess the episode from the music.



• One of Ranger Thorne's stories won an award! W00t!

The Eleventh...

The Eleventh Hour,
of the Eleventh Day,
of the Eleventh Month.

Around the world, we remember.

Veterans' Day
Armistice Day
Remembrance Day

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

HOO-yah! Happy Birthday, Marines!

For those of you out there of the extreme civilian persuasion, listen up! On this glorious day in history back in 1775, the Second Continental Congress (who says that the bums in Washington can't do anything right?) passed a resolution that resulted in the founding of Heaven's personal guard detail - the United States Marine Corps. Today, every U.S. Marine celebrates (as phrased by one young Marine) 'two hundred and thirty-five years of Congressionally-mandated ass-kicking all around the world!'

In Daria fandom, the Marine Corps is represented by such notables as 'Mad Dog' Morgendorffer (usually seen in fan fic as serving in the Corps during the Korean War), Jaime White (who serves in uniform as a character in the Daylight shared-world setting, and the ever hard-core Colonel Kyle Armalin. There's even a Legion of Lawndale Heroes fic dedicated to the Corps' birthday -'A Special Day For The Colonel'

For all those men and women of the Corps - past, present and future - enjoy your special day of cake, ice cream and weapons effective out to 600 meters!

Talk amongst yourselves!

Okay, so I was going to preface this fanfic update with some kind of "this day in history" or Daria-relevant factoid or something like that, but it turns out I'm completely out of ideas at the moment. So you guys go ahead and discuss whatever you like in the comments. We'll call it recess.

Also, here's a random picture of Tiffany as a Pokemon. Or something.

Fanfic!

• God Save The Esteem 11: Ridin' Slowly, by Charles RB (parts 1 and 2): "Erin headbutted him, guzzled half a bottle of vodka, belched, and turned the other into a Molotov cocktail that burnt the office down. 'NO FUTURE!' she declared. 'SMASH THE STATE!'" (Part 2)


• The James Lane Chronicles Chapter 3, by InvisibleDan (part 3): "James went back to his painting. He suddenly decided he didn't want to work on it anymore. It was as good as it was going to get. He put down his paintbrush and stood back to look at his work. After a few seconds of admiring the finished product, he decided that going to the store could wait a bit longer. He picked up his phone and dialed Daria's number. She answered. 'Hello?' 'It's ready.' 'I'll be right over.'"


• Jane Morgendorffer, by LadieT (part 23): "Stopping every so often to look at her sister, Jane was still amazed at the voice that came from the small girl. Daria was so quiet, her voice usually soft and monotoned, but when she sang - the power showed."


• Kolchak: The Lawndale File, by Chris Tucker: "I had been searching for the relationship that Jake had with each of the murder victims, except for the Lane boy, and not what was the relationship all the victims had with each other, as well as Jake. Now, with both the revelations as to how Trent Lane had been really murdered, and the murder of Landon, maybe I needed to look at the relationships between ALL the murder victims, and their relationship to Jake."



• Raft College: The First Year, by rglovejoy (parts 32 and 33): "Daria sat on the chair, wearing only a bathrobe. Outside the window, she could see the dorm residents enjoying a cookout in the courtyard below. It was the final day of the Columbus Day weekend; it was also likely to be the last day it will be sunny and warm enough to wear shorts and play volleyball or just lie in the Sun." (Part 33)


• [series name redacted], Book 1, by vlademir1 (part 2): "Amy Barksdale looked up at the building in front of her craning her neck slightly trying to take it all in. Glancing down at her watch she scolded herself for dillydallying. Her meeting with her editor on the was on the 77th floor in half an hour and she didn't want to be late again, this was a make or break on her career especially after that recent incident."


• Shifting Gears (Write-off Challenge 6, Round 3), by Shull Bitter (COMPLETE!): "He caressed the car, leaving a trail of grime across the hood. 'Eeek!' Daria held back laugher as he stripped off his shirt and frantically wiped it in circles. The sight of a scrawny boy with bright red patches of scraggly chest hair apologizing to a hunk of metal while inadvertently grinding dirt deeper into its hood? It was almost too much for her."


• Unnamed story (Flinging Fourth the New Ideas Thread), by Trscroggs (COMPLETE!): "The year is 2020 and the world is running on empty."


• Y-Me?, by HolyGrail2007 (part 34): "Keeping her identity a secret at this point might not have even meant that much. It wasn’t as if Mitch could walk back to college. What mattered now was the fun part, the part where he had a great time. It worked at the party Quinn took him to for the bet the two had, but this one was more important. There was more on the line than simple bio lab help."

Frankly, my dear, Daria doesn't give a damn, either.

Today is the 110th anniversary of the birth of Margaret Mitchell, author of the novel Gone with the Wind. The movie adaptation was referenced several times during the Daria series, from Jane's "Oh, Scarlet, you grow lovelier by the day!" line in "I Don't" to Ms. Barch swearing "As God is my witness," in "Antisocial Climbers" to Daria and Quinn watching the movie itself in "Aunt Nauseam."

I guess someone on staff was a fan!

And now, in fandom news:

• The PPMB will be moving to a new host sometime in the future.


• Happy 100th birthday to johndotcalm's mother and happy 12th posting anniversary to MartinUK!


• TheExcellentS and Erin M. each have spotlight threads. Got a question? Ask away!


• Chris Tucker wonders if anyone is interested in doing a 2011 Daria Fan Art calendar.


• MartinUK has posted photos from his Vancouver trip.


• Cynigal has been accepted to med school. Congratulations!


• Daria is now featured as a voice on GPS devices. Also mentioned here.


• You can celebrate or commiserate in the U.S. midterm election thread.


• New poster amphitritie started an interesting discussion about Mr. O'Neill and fanfic.

Fall Back!

For those who live in areas that follow Daylight Saving Time, remember to set your clocks back one hour tonight. This is probably Trent's favorite day of the entire year--he gets a full hour of extra sleep!

Daylight Saving Time is not to be confused with the Daylight shared world setting, which is really more about Daylight Destroying than Daylight Saving. Also, probably a bit less sleep.

And now it's time (get it?) for your fanfic update, as promised.

After Ragnarok, by Ravynstone: "Lawndale was abandoned. Uninhabitable. Too much psychic fallout lingering from that last, awful, battle. Even now, two years later, Charles still had nightmares about it. He made his way down the cracked streets, toward the school. Lawndale High had not survived that last battle unscathed. It had been ripped open, exposed to the elements and left to die."

Another normal day in Lawndale, by JPAGC (part 7): "Jodie straighten up on her chair, her eyes throwing daggers at Li. 'Why? Do you think there’s anything wrong?' Li opened her mouth but nothing came out of it. 'Are you perhaps suggesting my private life should be examined by others?' Again, silence. 'Or, perhaps, that I am incapable and lack the self-confidence to handle my personal challenges?' She now presented a steel smile to the principal."

Board Meeting (Write-off Challenge 6, Round 3), by Dennis (COMPLETE!): "Quinn Morgendorffer was in trouble, and she knew it. Beset on all sides, mind frantically searching for a way out, she met the eyes of her opponent and found only cold calculation there. She needed some ploy, some stratagem, to get her out of the mess she was in."


Daria/Dorian Ch. 10: Parades Stink!, by LadieT (parts 4 and 5): "Jane broke into a light jog in order to get ahead of the Fashion Club float. Her attention was so focused on trying to catch back up with the first few floats, she failed to notice that a piece of one of the floats had broken off and was heading straight for her." (Part 5)

Depth Takes a Holiday - Facebook Edition, by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (COMPLETE!): "Chris Mass, Holly Hallows and Gunny Night have joined the Lawndale network."

"Expectavi"--Daria: Agent of Cobra, by Ranchoth (part 5): "'You made some mistakes. Old bean.' There was a note of sympathy in the voice, overlaid by a digital burr. 'You're a smart man, and you were performing something important for us. But you thought you were too smart for us. Thought we couldn't we couldn't find better. Do better. And you thought you were important enough to be irreplaceable. Untouchable.' He shook his head, exaggeratedly slow, resting his faceplate on his knuckles."

The fiercest battles lie within, by VPrad (part 23): "Wherever she looked, Quinn would only see faces that reflected fear, desperation, worry and despair. The bullet that Upchuck had been shot with had had a devastating effect on the spirit of the students. After having searched with her eyes around the people sitting on that room, Quinn finally realized neither Daria nor Jane were there, and that worried her. Where were they? Had those people done something to them?"

The French (Canadian) Teacher (Iron Chef: Scenes from French Class), by Brother Grimace (COMPLETE!): "Every girl in the French class - Brittany, Jodie, even Daria - felt her self-esteem sink slightly as the substitute French teacher walked in... all five-foot-ten of her."

In Silence Sarcastic, by Trscroggs (updated!): "Daria laughed, but suddenly turned intensely pink and hid her face with her hands as her shoulders shook rapidly. Worried that her friend had suddenly gotten worse, Jodie quickly rose to get help, but Daria put a finger in a 'wait' gesture. A few seconds later, Daria’s face returned to normal. 'Sorry,' Daria wrote, 'A picture of Brittany as a bobble head popped into my brain and free association got away from me.'"

Inversion Layer (Flinging Fourth the New Ideas Thread), by Wraith: "Jake looked in the rear-view mirror as they pulled out of the driveway of the new home. He had been a bit worried about how the girls would take the move. Leaving friends was never easy, and doing it in the middle of the school year was worse."

Iron Chef: In Their Own Words, by Roentgen (COMPLETE!): "Allow me to correct a few misconceptions...." (rglovejoy's entry) (Erin Mills's entry)

The James Lane Chronicles Chapter 3, by InvisibleDan (part 2): "She thought that moving to Lawndale she would find another version of what she had in Highland. At best she would get by, the days passing with a few words to teachers or other students, but she would otherwise be alone. Meeting James was the luckiest thing that had happened to her, but something about that also frightened her. Part of her was worried about getting too close to anyone, let alone someone she cared about. Someone who could find out everything about her and possibly reject her for what he discovered."

Jane Morgendorffer, by LadieT (part 22): "Penny was a little disappointed that Daria didn't want to ride with her. Trent had invited his older sister back into his life with open arms, but Daria was hesitant. Staring out the window, Penny thought about what it would take to get Daria to trust her again."


Mean Green (Scenes That Should Be: Breakfast of Zombie Champions), by Roentgen (COMPLETE!): "To the horror of his class, O'Neill flexed his mighty chest, and ripped the tattered remains of his shirt away, his pants miraculously remaining intact. He growled as if fighting with some remnant of his dignity, and the last of the milquetoast intructor disappeared with a mighty ROAR as the monster before them screamed -- 'O'NEILL SMAAAAASSSHHH!!!'"

Raft College: The First Year, by rglovejoy (part 31): "Quinn's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of footsteps coming down the hall. They came from a young man of medium height, carrying a bag from the Crestmore Cooperative Society. There was little to distinguish him, other than a crop of curly black hair and an intense look in his eyes."

Raft University & BFAC: The First Day of Classes, by Chris Tucker: "In the week she'd been using the communal facilities on the floor, her surgical scars had been a minor item of interest for a day. By now, no one noticed them. Daria was simply Daria. She'd been sick, she got better. End of story."

Remembering an Anniversary, by RLobinske (COMPLETE!): "Michael Fulton watched his wife carrying the serving tray and said, 'I know it's fish day and all, but a full sampler platter?'"

Spiral Dynamics, by RLobinske (part 2): "Jake got out of the car and hurried around it, 'Hey there, young man. Jake Morgendorffer. Genius Consultant.' Jane whispered, 'He's a genius?' 'No,' Daria whispered. 'He thought it sounded better than "Consultant to Geniuses."'"

Ten Years, by LadieT (COMPLETE!): "Daria's eyes widened as Jane's words repeated in her brain over and over again. Thousands of questions flowed through her mind at once. Seeing the inner chaos going on in Daria's mind, Jane decided to take control of the situation."

There Will Be Brawl: Battle Scars (non-Daria), by Erin Mills: "LAKITU: Welcome back. It has been six months since the violent fall of the Mushroom Kingdom's mafia dons, the final rampage of the so-called Butchers, and the massive slaughter on the streets which has become known as "the Brawl." As many know, it was discovered that among the victims claimed by the violence was Princess Peach, who was killed shortly after her latest kidnapping by the mastermind behind the Butcher, the now-deceased mafia kingpin Ganondorf."

Unfinished Sympathy, by medusaspath (parts 1 - 4): "Jane couldn't help but feel a bit anxious. It was just weird having a total stranger come to your house and sit in your room, naked, just so you could explore your artistic terrain. And she hadn't put any sort of preference regarding gender or body type in her ad, so it could literally be anyone. In hindsight, she was worried she should have specified female. Perhaps depending on Trent for safety wasn't the wisest choice." (Parts 3 and 4)

Unnamed story (Iron Chief: Jake's Trash Freakout), by Roentgen (COMPLETE!): "Jake sat at the kitchen table, his face obscured by a copy of the Lawndale Sun-Herald. He had to pretend that everything was normal after he found that pregnancy test in the garbage can. Using the newspaper as a blind, he figured he'd remain silent, figuring that sooner or later someone would give away the truth."

The Vision of the Burning Cities, by jtranser: "Hurriedly passing through The Gate of Horn, accompanied by the sprightly, yet eerie notes of the first Movement of Poulenc's Sonata for Piano and Clarinet, Daria entered the abandoned aquarium, now maintained as a sacrificial temple where lost dreamers are fed to the night sharks, especially Noctilucentadon, the great six finned shark that glows in the darkness..." (Also here)


Way Too Cute, by Smijey (part 2): 'My two best "friends" used to be these two idiots who were at least amusing to watch, but once my breasts came in, they did nothing but look at my "thingies", as they called them. Ever since then, every boy I've talked to has wanted to paw me, and every girl I've talked to has either been a catty bitch, or also wanted to paw me. This is the first real conversation I've had with somebody outside my family in three years.'"

Y-Me?, by HolyGrail2007 (parts 30-32): "Quinn supposed there was no reason to dwell on it. Lawndale Quinn made her miserable, and now was the time for Pepperhill Quinn. Her interaction with Tanya was already better than most of the time she had here already. There wasn’t any more time to waste on Sandi." (Part 31) (Part 32) (Part 33)

Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November....

Today is Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night. The holiday, celebrated mostly in Great Britain, centers around the failed attempt to blow up the House of Lords. As far as I can tell, it now serves as an excuse to set off explosions. Kind of like Independence Day in the U.S., only classier.

More importantly, though, the holiday gave us the character of Guy Fawkes Day from "Depth Takes a Holiday." I think I speak for us all when I quote his immortal words--okay, word--of wisdom: "Bollocks!"

Today is also the birthday of Lynn Cullen, the controversial main character of Canadibrit's "The Look-Alike Series."

So, whether you enjoy the day by starting a bonfire, setting off fireworks, or watching "Depth Takes a Holiday," please remember to be careful and try not to blow up any government buildings.

Fanfic update coming soon, pinky swear!

Nothing lately, so here's something

I found a demotivator site that does a lot more, including movie posters. Naturally, I made one for the Daria fanfic shared-world series Daylight, greated by the uber-talented TAG (that's The Angst Guy, for the non-Daria folks).


In the meanwhile - nothing in life going on of notice.


More later. Someday.

Trick or Treat!

Happy Halloween, everyone! It's a day for costumes, begging for candy, and digging up random alter egos for blog posts. If you're looking for some good Halloween fanfic to read, check out the Outpost Daria collection.

Not only that, but Outpost Daria has been updated! Thanks, Martin!

RLobinske has gained another feline overlord. Check out the pictures throughout the thread!


MartinUK is back from his Vancouver trip and has promised pictures soon.

Charles RB asks if any of the characters on Daria had functioning parents?

Brother Grimace asks about establishing character moments. What scenes really sum up Daria characters?


Kara Wild is looking for scary movies...but not too scary!


And now for the fanfic update. Quite a few new Halloween fics posted and completed in this one, so turn out the lights and get reading!

All Hallows' Peeved, by Kristen Bealer (COMPLETE!): "Jake pressed his ear against the door, listening with a hand on the doorknob. The bowl of candy sat forgotten on the table next to him as he strained to hear any noise at all from outside. At last, a grim smile spread across his face as he discerned light footsteps on the porch. He immediately swung the door open, jumped forward, and yelled, 'I'VE GOT YOU NOW, YOU NO-GOOD LOUSY PUNKS!'"

The Cards You Are Dealt, by Doggieboy (part 3): "John frowned as the memory of the conversation left his mind. 'I should’ve died,' he muttered. He thought of Scarlett and her cryptic smile; the pang of guilt hit him as it repeatedly had through the previous four months. If you had died, where would that leave her, you dumbass?"


Daria/Dorian Ch. 10: Parades Stink!, by LadieT (part 3): "Arriving at Schloss Morgendorffer, Dorian walked in to see Quinn standing up with a toga in her hand and the rest of the Fashion Club looking at him like lions during feeding time at the zoo."

An Early November Weekend at Boston Fine Arts College, by Chris Tucker (COMPLETE!): "The artist will show that strength in her hands. They are not the hands of a pampered suburbanite, nor the hands of a privileged city girl. These hands have known hard labor. Months after she has hauled on the last line, carried the last bin, pulled the last net ashore to dry and be mended, the cuts and scars and calluses have yet to fade from those hands and fingers. Hands that cradle a student's textbook and fingers that wield a scholar's pen. The artist will show that, too."

From a Distance, by RLobinske (COMPLETE!): "I watch the attractive woman dance to the beat of the grunge band performing on stage. I seem to remember that the lead singer is Jane Lane's brother. If he had half the talent at singing that she has at painting, they would be a hot band. But, since he has about half the talent I have…they're a little above painful."

God Save The Esteem ep10: Hell Is Other Parents, by Charles RB (COMPLETE!): "The dread figures drew up next to the Sloane’s table. Helen stared down at them and menacingly picked her nose before wiping it on the very expensive tablecloth. Angier moved in his chair slightly so he was between them and Kay. Every eye in the room stared, until Jake looked back and then everyone scattered." (Part 5)

The James Lane Chronicles Chapter 3, by InvisibleDan (part 1): "James did not finish his sentence before he heard the front door slam. He thought it might be Trent but then he heard a feminine voice come from the living room. 'Hello? Is anyone home? Could someone help me with these boxes?' Oh crap, he thought. It's Mom."


Jane Morgendorffer, by LadieT (part 21): "Entering Trent's room, Penny looks around and sees a photo taken the last time the Lanes were together. Daria was maybe a year old. Running her fingers across the picture, Penny drew and long breath and sighed and wondered where things went wrong. At least the two of you will have a chance at a normal life."

Lawndale and Sandi Griffin’s Genie (Chapter 1), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (COMPLETE!): "'Mom, if one talked about magic, extra floors appearing on school buildings and rumours of pool water in classrooms the listeners would be convinced that the speaker was going crazy, or that they were making up a story. And that is just what I had heard by the end of the day,' Daria said."

Lawndale's Finest: Detective Stories #6, by LSauchelli (part 1): "She furrowed her brow under her cowl, knowing full well her aunt didn’t approve. 'Aunt Amy knows that Quinn is not only my responsibility but also she's my salvation. But her loving me has nothing to do with her well-being, or Gotham's.' As quickly as the thought came to her mind, she forced herself to forget it."

A Necessary Loss, by Brother Grimace (COMPLETE!): "'Annihilation wave approaching the monitoring station on Epsilon Eridani,' the voice of Amy Barksdale echoed through the cavernous Tactical Response Center, as Dr. Anton Davidson looked across the room at the soft sound of his deceased wife’s voice. 'Contact has been lost with Transluminal Beacon Eridani One.'"

Patience, by NightGoblyn (COMPLETE!): "He shook his head, wondering what the significance of the picture was, because he knew it was important. It was probably the last thing his sister ever painted, four girls alone in the woods, and it probably said something about what had happened to them. Maybe even where they were now, maybe he could find them and rescue them." (Part 8)

The Prank, by Smijey (COMPLETE!): "'We should prank the Halloween dance,' Jane said abruptly."

[series name redacted], Book 1, Chapter 1, by vlademir1 (part 1): "Daria plunked down on the living room couch rapidly thinking if there were any of her sister's friends she hadn't called. Finally she dialed her mom's cell phone, and when she answered just said, 'Mom, Victoria is missing again.'"

The Spectacular Spider-Girl, by Jim North (COMPLETE!): "Though Jane felt no sense of triumph as they led her brother's killer out of the courtroom, no feeling of righteous vengeance, she did feel some small, cold satisfaction that her words to him on that night had indeed come true. He had finally gotten what he deserved."

Spiral Dynamics, by RLobinske (part 1): "Henry pointed back toward his tow truck. Attached to the back was a battered black van. Even a casual observer would've noticed that there was something odd about the van, like it was sitting on the wrong frame. A lanky young man with black, spiky hair and a goatee climbed out of it and started to walk up. Henry said, 'He claims to be a relative.'"

Two Body Problem, by RLobinske (COMPLETE!): "Anton said, 'So what do we do?' Amy closed her eyes. 'We have to decide who loses their dream.'"


Unnamed story (Scenes That Should Be: Breakfast of Zombie Champions), by Doggieboy (COMPLETE!): "'Thanks for inviting us,' Quinn said. The redhead was dressed as an Egyptian queen from the time of the pharaohs. Daria was dressed as an airline pilot from the 1920s, while Jane was dressed as a gangster, circa 1930, complete with a realistic-looking Thompson sub-machine gun."

The Vision of the Burning Cities, by jtranser (updated): "As she moved very carefully toward the Gate of Horn, Daria began to hear intermittent snippets of conversation. First, the man with his face turned away. His height and broad back screened off any sight of the woman trying to talk to him, though there was something familiar to the cadence of her angry muffled voice."

Way Too Cute, by Smijey: "Daria grunted again and (very slowly) slid back her hood and removed her baseball cap. She shook out her long, golden locks of hair and in an instant Quinn Morgendorffer's name was forgotten by every boy present."

Y-Me?, by HolyGrail2007 (parts 28 and 29): "Things were not going right, Quinn knew that. And Daria was anything if blunt. If there was a problem, Daria would state it. Particularly if it meant she could be mean." (Part 29)

Fan Art update

All the new artwork since the last update of the PPMB Grand List.

Akaneceles
Damsel and Heather

Anime-dragon-tamer
Daria

Assija
Daria and Jane's Afternoon

Breitasparrow
Thriller Bowl Halloween
Mystik Goldmine

bright-star
Sick, Sad World

britne-elizabeth
Daria and Quinn

Cyotielove
Another Daria
Daria in Armor

Darkscan
Daria

Dork
Alterna-Daria
Jane Lane
Hey, Kevin
Something in the Way
Daria Sketch
Welcome to the Dollhouse

Elryd
Permanent QB's Girlfriend
Signed with Dirty Hands

guardian-of-moon
Dragon-Con 2010-186

iFoxeh
This is my stop

Kael Seoras
Upchuck Poster

licztlak
Quinn
Silk

lizzy 1e
Daria

LordOfTheConspicuous
Sailor Morgendorffer

MDectector5
Stacy Rowe Wicked Witch

micman4202
Booster Seats

Pmore13
Trent
Jane Lane
Daria

PriestessOfNox
This Is My Stop

Quiverwing
Unexpressed Hopes

rawyinknots
GID Daria Trent
Daria Football Team in Trouble

silencethemusical
Daria Morgendorffer

szekei
Daria is my Religion

Temrak
Jane Lane

theELFknownasErinlee
Daria and Jane

TheFlyingDachshund
Daria Cubee

Thymine-7
Daria and the Gang Young
Popular Jane

tite-pao
Daria…
Daria and Jane Postal Card
Daria and Jane
Daria

Wouter
Halloween 2010
Wrong Parcel Delivered or Not?
Study Hall
I would make them crawl. CRAWL
Daria Battle of Britain Tribute

"Hey, how many of you people out here are a national monument, raise your hand, please?"

On this day in 1886, the Statue of Liberty (left) was unveiled and dedicated. Although the statue never appeared and wasn't mentioned on the show, Jane's alter ego (right) is a reference to it. Unless it's actually a reference to Ghostbusters II.

Either way, please enjoy this fanfic update!

The fiercest battles lie within, by VPrad (part 22): "Two male voices got into the same classroom. One of the voices was deep, and seemed to be the one of a middle-aged man, the other one seemed to be of a younger man, maybe in his early twenties. Jane’s heart accelerated when she realized they were only a few meters from her."

God Save The Esteem ep10: Hell Is Other Parents, by Charles RB (parts 2 and 3): "'Because I’m not going to suffer public humiliation, not when I can be watching someone else’s humiliation. You are going to help me and Tom bust out.'" (Part 3)


>The Invitation--the Facebook Edition, by Kristen Bealer (COMPLETE!): "Daria Morgendorffer and Brittany Taylor added breathing to their interests."

Jane Morgendorffer, by LadieT (part 20): "Jane sat on her bed and watched Daria's expression as Penny walked over to her. Trent slid over to make way for their older sister, but continued to hold Daria in a protective hug."

Kolchak: The Lawndale File, by Chris Tucker (continued): "When you've looked a vampire straight in the eye, poured salt in a sleeping zombie's mouth and then sewed its lips shut, confronted Jack the Ripper and lived to tell the tale, some two bit ward-heeler from a two bit mayor of a two bit jerkwater bedroom community is about as scary as a week old kitten, but nowhere near as cute."

Patience, by NightGoblyn (parts 5 and 6): "Trent's frown deepened. 'Then where'd all the blood come from?' The doctor lowered the clipboard and gave Trent a direct, penetrating look. 'That's a really good question, Trent. Something you might want to think about before you spend too much time alone with her.'" (Part 6)

Raft College: The First Year, by rglovejoy (part 30): "When they came though to the other side, Daria saw the difference right away. It was a forest scene, but everything was very brightly colored, but with very little detail. She looked down at her hands: they were a single color, without any marks or blemishes. Oddly, there was a thick black outline around each of her fingers, and everything else as well."


Secret Connectivity: The Amanda Conspiracy, or, Writer's Block Comix, by gwrtheyrn (COMPLETE!): "Away from Jane's eyes, he looked both more perturbed and less confident than he'd tried to appear to her. Jake Morgendorffer wasn't a detective, and didn't have any clear idea about how to conduct a missing persons search himself."

The Spectacular Spider-Girl, by Jim North (parts 10 - 12): "The sight of that much human being barreling toward her caused Jane to freeze up momentarily, but the massive buzz of her spider-sense snapped her out of it. With only moments to spare, she leaped up and back to land just shy of the top of the cage. When she gripped the bars and propped her sneakers back against them, she found that they weren't actually stiff but had a fair bit of give to them." (Part 11) (Part 12)

Unnamed story, by Kristen Bealer (COMPLETE!): "Trent trudged along the side of the road, humming the beginnings of a new song in development. His guitar was slung across his back, but for now he was content to compose unaccompanied. He looked over at Jesse, who was staring blankly ahead as usual as they walked together. They hadn't said much since they'd left the broken-down Tank, aside from occasional speculation on how much further it would be before they found a town and, more importantly, a tow truck."

Worldburner: NegaJane, by Erin Mills (part 3): "'Dash it all, Jane!' Daria Morgendorffer, Improvisational Mechanologist, swore as she tucked her skirts around her knees, which in turn were clasped tightly around the mooring rope of the swiftly rising dirigible of the insidious Baron von Ruttheimer."

Y-Me?, by HolyGrail2007 (parts 26 and 27): "Tanya laughed, seeing it merely as friendly competition. And it was, in a way. Getting guys was never personal, although some people made that mistake in thinking that way. Tanya went out as a group all the time, Quinn was sure she’d understand." (Part 27)

"That's not a car. It's a time machine."

Twenty-five years ago today, on October 26, 1985, Marty McFly went back in time to November 5, 1955. At least, he did in Back to the Future, Part I. In just under five years, he'll show up again for the sequel, set in 2015. This prompts me to ask, where the hell are my hoverboard and self-drying clothes? Shouldn't we at least be seeing some prototypes by now?

Daria's line (quoted in the title) from "That was Then, This is Dumb" may have been a reference to the Delorean/time machine in the movies. Milo Minderbinder also wrote a hilarious parody of all three films in the trilogy. Check 'em out!

And now, how about some fandom news?

Liz Ruiz and Disco316 are engaged! Congratulations to both of them!

Quiverwing has posted more pictures from her trip to London.

Do you think Amelia from "Camp Fear" was annoying or not? Join the discussion!

Fan artist breitasparrow has posted "Thriller Bowl," a Halloween Daria work, in the Easel.

And speaking of fan art, minx is now taking requests for Halloween art!

Man, what a good day to just kick back and chill.

Taking time out from a lazy weekend to update you all with the new fanfic. Enjoy the time that remains until the dreaded Monday is upon us once again!

New Fanfic!

The Cards You Are Dealt, by Doggieboy (part 2): "Scarlett closed the diary and sat back in her chair. She lifted her skirt up and propped her lower left leg on her right knee and reached into her boot. Then she pulled out the special boot knife and looked at the silver blade as it reflected the overhead light. Then she pulled the pistol out of the shoulder holster that hung on the nearby bedpost. She ejected the clip and looked at the silver bullet that sat on top of the others."

Daria/Dorian Ch. 10: Parade Stink!, by LadieT (part 2): "Jane watched as the smile crept across Dorian's face. For some reason, she knew that he wasn't the one putting it there. As if to acknowledge the fact that her first friend was still there, Jane stared at Dorian and smiled back."

The fiercest battles lie within, by VPrad (part 21): "Tom closed his eyes in defeat, everything he had always feared was true. The money his lifestyle was based on came from dark places. Even if it was involuntarily, his hands were blood-stained."

The First Week: Sunday Pizza at Jane's Place, by Chris Tucker: "That first week at Raft University had come to an end. Books had been purchased. Class schedules hashed out. Dorm room finally squared away to the satisfaction of both roommates. Mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker ensconced in a Place of Honor in the room."

God Save The Esteem ep10: Hell Is Other Parents, by Charles RB (part 1): "'Daria! We’ve got an emergency, my parents want to meet your parents – you have to stop them hearing the phone-' 'Too late.' 'Shit.'"

Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, by thatLONERchick (Ongoing, various authors): "'She questioned everything told to her, talked back and argued with any principal she found contradictory. Now, this is considered a trait of an independent, analytical mind. In her time, it was unheard of.'" (NightGoblyn's entry)

Is It Fall Yet? -- The Facebook Edition, by Erin Mills (part 2): "Michael J. Mackenzie has joined the group Finding Workable Justifiable Homicide Defenses for Killing Small Children with Unorthodox Implements."


The James Lane Chronicles Ch 2, by InvisibleDan (part 6): "'Now!' The call was high-pitched and sudden. It was followed by a volley of paintballs coming from several directions. Kevin for once did the smart thing and ducked. A couple of the other defenders of the red flag were not as fast and got hit many times. The fire kept on for several seconds, but for those under attack it felt like hours."

Jane Morgendorffer, by LadieT (part 19): "Helen heard a knock at the front door. She opened it to find a young woman in her late teens/early twenties with red hair and green eyes staring back at her. She was carrying a back pack that looked like it had seen better days."

Lawndale and Sandi Griffin’s Genie (Chapter 1), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 7): "Quinn Morgendorffer arrived home at 7:30, having spent the afternoon talking to Stacy, Tiffany, Jeffy, Joey and her other admirer about Sandi and the genie. Their discussions had been inconclusive. ‘One thing is for certain, things are never going to be the same again,’ she thought as she opened her door."

Malled - The Lengthy Facebook Edition, by LadieT (COMPLETE!): "Daria Morgendorffer became a fan of Traction Pulleys and has joined the group Let's Send Annoying Sisters To Malls In Southeast Asia So They Are As Far Away From Me As Possible.
Chris Griffin and Sam Griffin likes this."

Patience, by NightGoblyn (parts 3 and 4): "He had come over with the assumption that Jane was here. Helen obviously had the assumption that Daria was at his house, and he hadn't seen or heard Daria around in a week or two. He slept a lot, so it was perfectly reasonable that he'd missed her presence, but there was something about the situation that didn't sit right with him." (Part 4)

The Spectacular Spider-Girl, by Jim North (parts 6 - 9): "Feeling like she had all the time in the world, Jane ducked down and leaned to the side. The dulled but easily recognizable sound of a fist slamming into a metal locker reached her ears, and she stood up and turned just as Flash was pulling his fist back and wincing in pain." (Part 7) (Part 8) (Part 9)

Two Body Problem, by RLobinske (part 7): "Feeling dread, Anton lowered the letter and looked across the apartment toward Amy. 'They're offering me the job.'"


Unnamed Story (Scenes no Daria fanfic should have: Damn The Torpedoes!), by thatLONERchick (COMPLETE!): "Daria sat in a dark room typing furiously at her computer, the only illumination the glow of the monitor where it reflected in her glasses."

Worldhopper, by Erin Mills (part 1): "'I'm not sure what's more frightening to me; you being so calm about those concepts or the fact that the idea I might have a pet is apparenly more cause for alarm with you than my immolation.'"

Y-Me?, by HolyGrail2007 (parts 24 and 25): "Quinn had no idea. She wasn’t used to figuring this stuff out. How did you know what a guy was thinking? That’s what all this practice was supposed to be for, and a fat lot of good that did." (Part 25)

See? I told you there'd be more!

On this date in 1997, the first Daria VHS, "Daria," was released. I bet they had to think really hard to come up with that title, didn't they? The tape included the pilot, "Sealed with a Kick," and the first three episodes of Season One.

In fandom news:

LSauchelli is still working on a mobile webapp version of the PPMB.

Quiverwing has posted photos from her trip to London.

Kristen Bealer (hi!) has also posted photos from her trip to Canada and New England.

Roentgen wonders how a sequel to Daria would be managed and discusses which Daria characters are strong vs. weak.


Dark Kuno wants to know which fanfics you like to read over and over again?

DigiSim has posted a new Iron Chef that places Daria and Jane in the world of Super Mario Brothers.

Speaking of Iron Chefs, the Facebook Episodes Iron Chef has been resurrected! Hooray!

Artist Dork has recently posted lots of new Daria artwork!

Fanfic update. More soon. I hope!

Hi, all! I'm back from vacation and ready to update some more fanfic. Hopefully there will be more substantial posts on the way, but for now I'm just trying to keep things moving. Enjoy!


The Absolutely True Story Explaining Why Blue M&Ms Are Repulsive to Jane Lane and Should Disturb Everyone (Write-off Challenge 6, Round 2), by Shull Bitter (COMPLETE!): "Jane was still in semi-shock, taking full account of Jesse's tongue mastery—firm and confident enough to move an M&M with accuracy, yet light enough not to put any additional pressure on her eyeball. She leaned towards his face, ready to share a chocolaty kiss."

The Cards You Are Dealt, by Doggieboy (part 1): "Scarlett Hawkins walked down one of Lawndale’s residential sidewalks with a purpose and a determined look on her face. While she appeared to look straight ahead as she moved, her gaze darted back and forth; by now, it was a habit. Her right hand held onto her jacket lapel, because that way she was within quick reach of the .45-automatic pistol in its shoulder holster."

Daria/Dorian Ch. 9: Failure Is A Good Thing, by LadieT (COMPLETE!): "The following Monday morning when the projects were due, Jodie walked into the school looking utterly defeated. She had failed at getting the summer off. Mack's face resembled one of a zombie with a hangover. He had spent all day Sunday trying to teach Kevin the three branches of government. Upchuck spent the day mumbling to himself."

Daria/Dorian Ch. 10: Parades Stink!, by LadieT (part 1): "Dorian arrived home after watching "Sick, Sad, World" with Jane to see Quinn and the rest of the Fashion Club waiting in the living room for him. Okay, do I run back out the door or should I face the demons straight on."

Esteemsters(Crossovers Still Crossing Over), by DarkAtlan (COMPLETE!): "'Come on, Daria, finish what you were saying,' Helen chimed in, desperate to get the conversation away from Daria’s... oddities."

Everybody Comes to Trent’s, by JPAGC (COMPLETE!): "I am shaken by fury and in a few steps I am by the piano, snapping at player: 'Nick, though I told you never to play...!' And then I see her."

Fair Enough - The Facebook Edition, by LadieT (COMPLETE!): "Jane Lane, Jodie Landon, and Daria Morgendorffer became fans of Information Booths and joined the group We Hope That Mack Is Wearing A Cup."

The fiercest battles lie within, by VPrad (parts 18 - 20): "An involuntary smile and a slight blush appeared on Daria’s face. Quinn was surprised by that, until the day before, it would have been unthinkable to see her sister smile. She had been so depressed with the whole Jane situation. Something had happened." (Part 19) (Part 20)


The First Week: Day Two, by Chris Tucker (parts 1 - 4): "'Jane was right. The only man you can trust IS Mr. Coffee!'" (Part 2) (Part 3) (Part 4)

Flynn at 1111 Glen Oak (Crossovers Still Crossing Over), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (part 2): "He then scanned the house for his objective. '5 humans, 1 cat detected' reported the sensors. He narrowed the sensors down. 'Teenager detected. Location: upstairs bedroom'. Norm then walked towards the front door."

Futur-aria (Daria/Futurama fusion) Snippets, by cfardell_Brenorenz29: "'If IC Wiener is not here before 11:59, I may as well eat the pizza myself,' she said. There was still no answer. She went over to a table near one of the open tubes and put the pizza and the note with IC Wiener, Applied Cryogenics, 10A/1000 Dega Street on it on the table."

God Save The Esteem ep9: Pop Cult, by Charles RB (COMPLETE!): "'The Gupty children are what happen when a Stepford Wife and a Borg love each other very much. They wouldn’t stop singing songs about clean moral values. They associate sugar with Nazism.'" (Part 4)

Her First New Dress, by HeirOfNorton (COMPLETE!): "She looked at the poster about her bed, which showed the most beautiful woman in the whole world. The woman was wearing a really pretty dress and long gloves and was holding a stick with a cigarette on the end. She was smiling and looking at the camera, like she was smiling at Mei-Ling, and telling her she could be this pretty some day. Her mother said she would never be that pretty if she stayed so fat, but Mei-Ling was sure she could."


Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, by various authors (Ongoing): "Daria looked around, squinting slightly in the glow of a hundred lit candles, watching the flickering shadows play about the room."

The (Incomplete) Autobiography of Jane Lane, by Roentgen (COMPLETE!): "The next year when I was five we had a drought. It killed everything in the garden. I remember flocks of butterflies flittering around the garden and Dad trying to chase them away. I got mad at him and began to chase Dad."

Invader Dar, by Wraith (Updated!): "For her first class of the day, she had Mr. DeMartino's social studies class. 'Class, today we have a new student joining us. Please welcome Dar... Lastnamewhatsalastnamedoineedmorethanonewhydoyouhumanshavetroubledistinguisingpeople? Please raise your hand.'"

Is It Fall Yet? -- The Facebook Edition, by Erin Mills (part 1): "Michael J. Mackenzie has joined the group Please, God, Smite These Idiots That Surround Me."

It's a Sick, Sad, Sad, Sad World, by TheExcellentS (COMPLETE!): "'Well, considering the fact that this isn’t a simulation, I think now might be a better time than any to say... Watch out for that billboard, Jane!'" (Part 4)

Jake's on a Plane (Scenes no Daria fanfic should have: Damn The Torpedoes!), by Smijey (COMPLETE!): "'Is that...is that hissing? What's that coming from?'"

The James Lane Chronicles Ch 2, by InvisibleDan (part 5): "'I'll still keep my eye on you, James. But I think Daria can do a lot worse than to have you for a boyfriend.' James sighed. 'You don't have to worry about that, Mrs. Morgendorffer. I've never thought about your daughter in that way.'"

Jane Morgendorrfer, by LadieT (parts 17 and 18): "A brief conversation took place and Helen agreed to let Charity bring her kit over to practice a couple of nights a week. Trent's cheeks turned bright red as Charity waved at him." (Part 18)


Lawndale and Sandi Griffin’s Genie (Chapter 1), by cfardell_Brenorenz29 (parts 5 and 6): "Mr O’Neill was blubbering in the background. 'Why did my class have to be the one interrupted by a mischievous genie?' he was saying." (Part 6)

My Life As A Sidekick To A Teenage Robot, by Patrick Moore (part 1): "The SUV that drove the Morgendorffer family to their new home from Highland, TX to Trembleton stopped at a familiar sort of a house that was red. For the last few weeks, Daria Morgendorffer didn’t mind moving to a new town, but Trembleton was different. It had more damage to it’s town, than Townsville and Miracle City combined."

A Nightmare in Lawndale, by peapotmaster (part 1): "'Tommy Sherman’s dead…again,' said Daria Morgendorffer to Jodie Landon at the site of the Lawndale Roar office."

Patience, by NightGoblyn (parts 1 and 2): "Trent's eyes flicked from Church to Whitetown and back. 'I heard banging in Janey's room, woke me up. I went to go see what was going on, and she was smoking a cigarette. She stopped driving the nails long enough to tell me her story, and now I'm telling you mine. And hers, I guess.' Trent nodded. 'Yeah, that's where I gotta start.'" (Part 2)

Raft College: The First Year, by rglovejoy (part 29): "'Dad,' Daria said in a warning tone, 'remember your heart.' She worried that he might become agitated and then he would end up in the hospital. Although Boston has some of the best hospitals in the world, she would rather not have him going into one of them."

Searching for a New Hope, by thatLONERchick (parts 1 - 3): "The girl wore her auburn hair past her waist; it brushed the seat of her desk every time she moved. Under her faded green jacket, worn unzipped over ripped jeans, was a black wife beater. On the front, just between the girl’s breasts, was a large, stylized white D." (Part 2) (Part 3)

The Spectacular Spider-Girl, by Jim North (parts 2 - 5): "She needed to see a doctor. She needed to call a poison center. But most of all, she needed to shut her eyes and descend into the sweet darkness of sleep. Without bothering to take off the rest of her clothes, she stood up, walked over to her bed, and fell across it, unconscious before she even hit the mattress." (Part 3) (Part 4) (Part 5)

That I Can Depend On (Write-off Challenge 6, Round 2), by Dennis (COMPLETE!): "They continued in the same vein for another fifteen minutes before Tom finally stalked out, the bowl of gummy bears just missing his head as he left the kitchen. In the aftermath, she stood alone, heart racing and rage still coursing through her. She wasn't sure she could forgive Tom some of the things he'd said, and part of her hoped she'd wounded him as badly."

That Infernal Nonsense, by Ajar (Act I, Scene X): "Quinn (spoken): I keep telling people that the Fashion Club didn't let him in because he was a guy. It had nothing to do with his popularity. He doesn't need to get all not-asking-out-y just because he really likes your new water boy."

Tide Turner (Iron Chief: What if Tom met Daria first), by thatLONERchick (COMPLETE!): "'I’m going to the Laundromat, Quinn, not a speed date. I don’t expect to "get a guy," I expect to wash my clothes in peace and come home.'"


Two Halves: Chapter 6 - Role Models, by Dark Kuno (part 4): "Claude's right eyebrow lifted a bit as he watched Daria take her turn. It was blatantly obvious that the girl wanted to be anywhere other than on stage, but something else caught his attention beyond her disdain."

Unnamed Story (Scenes no Daria fanfic should have: Damn The Torpedoes!), by Smijey (COMPLETE!): "She had spent all night writing her latest essay for English class, entitled "The Pen is Mightier than the Sword: Five Works of Literature that Sparked Wars", and had just placed it on her desk in anticipation of handing it in to Mr. O'Neill. Mack entered the class, followed by Kevin, who was goofing around with a bottle of water in one hand when he tripped over his shoelaces and splashed water on Daria, Daria's desk, and (most infuriatingly) Daria's essay."

The Untitled Crazy Themed Schools Fic!, by Smijey: "'Alright, youse mugs, simmer down!' he called out. 'My name's 'Tommy' O'Neill. You know why the call me Tommy?' He opened the violin case, seized out the Thompson submachine gun inside, and emptied a clip into the ceiling. Bits of plaster rained down upon the students, all of whom seemingly unaffected by the insane act. Daria herself flinched and slumped down lower in the seat."

The Vision of the Burning Cities, by jtranser (Updated!): "'Here, you will learn that the dream movie you are watching is also watching you. It is also a critic judging your performance, an improv group reacting to your input, a trusting friend or an implacable enemy determined on your ruin.'"

Y-Me?, by HolyGrail2007 (parts 17 - 23 ): "Quinn darted off, taking one last peek at Mitch before she left. The kid looked so completely stunned by the fact that Quinn gave him such a gift he didn’t know what to do. But if it worked anything like Brandon, she’d know she could do it as easily as Rebecca. And after that, work on Andy." (Part 18) (Part 19) (Part 20) (Part 21) (Part 22) (Part 23)

We're not dead, yet!

Still trying to figure out how who is going to do what and when, but we're still here.

More when we have a clue.

Imagine all the people, browsing in a mall.

Out in the real world, singer John Lennon would've been 70 years old today. I'm sure Trent would have something to say, if he woke up in time.

Now for some fanfiction reporting. I know I'm behind schedule, so yell if I missed anything.

The Spectacular Spider Girl by Jim North

The First Week: Day One by Chris Tucker

Road Trip: Epilogue by Chris Tucker

Two Body Problem (Parts 5 & 6) by Richard Lobinske

Y-Me? (Parts 12-16) by HolyGrail2007

A New Take on Group Dating by thatLONERchick

Hoop Dreams by Roentgen

Daria vs. Superman by Roentgen

God Save the Esteem Ep. 9: Pop Cult by Charles RB

Daria/Dorian Ch. 9: Failure is a Good Thing (Part 5) by LadieT

The Vision of the Burning Cities by jtranser

Worldburner: NegaJane (Parts 1&2) by Erin M


White Trash Daria (now complete) by Smijey

Write-off Challenge 6 - Round 1 by Shull Bitter and Dennis

James Lane Chronicles Chapter 2 (Parts 2-4) by InvisibleDan

The Fiercest Battles Lie Within (Ch. XIV-XVII) by VPrad

Invader Dar (update) by Wraith

Flipside (2 parts) by Staticblast


Jane Morgendorffer (Parts 15&16) by LadieT

Mr. T Trilogy by Smijey

Kolchak: The Lawndale File (update) by Chris Tucker

Quantum Stacy: Secret Agent of the Time Police (parts 1&2) by Jim North

Raft College: The First Year (Part 28) by rglovejoy

Hack the Planet.exe (Part 5) by Brian Taylor

Another Normal Day in Lawndale (Scene 6) by JPAGC


Anthony DeMartino Just Wants to Have Fun (updated) by Smijey

Lawndale and Sandi Griffin's Genie (Ch 1 Pt 4) by cfardell_Brenorenz29

It's a Sick, Sad, Sad, Sad World (Part 2) by The ExcellentS


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News you probably won't use

Quiverwing continues her European Invasion with a stop in Paris.

Martin Pollard has reached an important milestone.

Wouter found a possible real-life Jane.

Real Life imitates fanfiction.

More later. Probably.

PPMB Mobile App now available

For those of you who just can't get enough Daria fandom in your day, LSauchelli has created a new mobile app for PPMB.

Now you can catch up with the latest fan fiction, art and general news from the comfort of your cell phone. Or something like that.

We might have a fanfiction update if I can get the art listing updated first.