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    Dusk and Dawn {Last Chapter Posted}

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    UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
    edited May 2017 in The Sims 4 Challenges, Stories and Legacies
    Disclaimer: I almost didn't make a thread on the forums for this story...because I'm not very good at making threads. But here I am.

    Dusk and Dawn
    Most chapters will be PG-13 for language and the occasional graphic description of drinking plasma. I don't shy away from adult themes, so there are will most likely be a few Rated-R chapters. Naturally, there will be a warning on those chapters.

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    Table of Contents
    The Straud Family Tree

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    Act I - The Beginning of Guinevere Straud
    Act II
    Chapter One: His Will
    Chapter Two: Guilt
    Chapter Three: Training
    Chapter Four: Grandmother
    Chapter Five: Humans Vs. Vampires
    Chapter Six: The Unexpected
    Chapter Seven: That Night *Contains censored nudity!
    Chapter Eight: Best Friends
    Chapter Nine: Family
    Chapter Ten: The Father
    Chapter Eleven: The Price
    Chapter Twelve: Written in Fairy Dust

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    ~*-*-*~ My SimLit: The Echoed Fragments || A Tale of Love and Fame ~*-*-*~
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      LadyLobsterLadyLobster Posts: 4,133 Member
      Yay, I'm glad you made a thread here!
      DreamsInPixels wrote: »
      I almost didn't make a thread on the forums for this story...because I'm not very good at making threads. But here I am.

      I know exactly how that feels. My story thread remains my only thread, and that only came into existence after much deliberation. And I'm terrible at describing my own work--I'd be a terrible salesperson. "It's got vampires, I guess? And romance, but embarrassing, awkward vampire romance, not the hot vampire kind? And questionable jokes...you can read it if you want, but no pressure, I swear!" That's pretty much my introduction in my thread and I keep meaning to change it, but...to what? ;)

      I really like the theme of your WordPress site, by the way. It's simple, elegant, and looks perfect for vampires!
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      LadyLobster wrote: »
      Yay, I'm glad you made a thread here!
      DreamsInPixels wrote: »
      I almost didn't make a thread on the forums for this story...because I'm not very good at making threads. But here I am.

      I know exactly how that feels. My story thread remains my only thread, and that only came into existence after much deliberation. And I'm terrible at describing my own work--I'd be a terrible salesperson. "It's got vampires, I guess? And romance, but embarrassing, awkward vampire romance, not the hot vampire kind? And questionable jokes...you can read it if you want, but no pressure, I swear!" That's pretty much my introduction in my thread and I keep meaning to change it, but...to what? ;)

      I really like the theme of your WordPress site, by the way. It's simple, elegant, and looks perfect for vampires!

      LOL That summary is golden though. Mine is so serious and "formal". But I guess they each fit the tone of our stories. That reminds me, I need to finish reading yours tonight. Housework keeps pulling me away.

      And thank you, it was the layout to an old story :x I figured it would be better for this story since Gwen's aesthetic is black.
      ~*-*-*~ My SimLit: The Echoed Fragments || A Tale of Love and Fame ~*-*-*~
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      Popping in to say Chapter 4 is up! Things heat up in the Pit :p
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      IchigoUsagiIchigoUsagi Posts: 822 Member
      Guinevere is awesome in this chapter! I really like her as a character. She's also absolutely gorgeous. So glad you made a thread for this wonderful story! :blush:
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      I had so much fun writing her this chapter. She has a very passionate personality and is a hot-head...a very explosive combination.

      She looks soooo much like her mother. I'm glad she didn't get a majority of her genes from her dad lol.
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      LadyLobsterLadyLobster Posts: 4,133 Member
      She really is gorgeous! Every time I see her, I have an "AWWW, SHE'S SO CUTE" immediate reaction, even though she's a vampire and all. It must be the nose blush.
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      The nose blush is all for the illusion of being alive...but I guess with no reflection she goes overboard. She really should have Yuki do her make up :p

      But I do agree, it makes her super cute. I would never want to be her enemy though...she's ruthless. I don't think she inherited her mother's merciful nature. :smirk:
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      edited March 2017
      Chapter 5 was finished early - Chapter Five: Fate
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      Funny story. I couldn't figure out a title for chapter six so I jokingly decided to go with Unnamed...but as I read over the chapter, it made so much sense to actually call it Unnamed.

      It should be done soon, just have a few more paragraphs and more proof reading.
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      LadyLobsterLadyLobster Posts: 4,133 Member
      Looking forward to chapter 6! <3 And I've had things work out like that too, where placeholders or jokes end up fitting perfectly.
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      Finally, Chapter 6 is up! Enjoy~
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      LadyLobsterLadyLobster Posts: 4,133 Member
      Unnamed is a perfect title! >:)
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      At first it was gonna be called déjà vu...but without the proper context it wouldn't make much sense other than the feeling she had. So unnamed was the second best choice :joy:
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      pronteruspronterus Posts: 2,166 Member
      Hi @DreamsInPixels ! I've added your story to my links page. :)
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      Wow! Thank you @pronterus -- that's so awesome! I'm going to start reading your story in a bit, it looks intriguing.

      My story is a very slow paced legacy, so it doesn't even feel like a legacy. I don't know when generation one is actually going to start...this is still the prologue. :joy:
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      pronteruspronterus Posts: 2,166 Member
      DreamsInPixels wrote: »
      Wow! Thank you @pronterus -- that's so awesome! I'm going to start reading your story in a bit, it looks intriguing.

      My story is a very slow paced legacy, so it doesn't even feel like a legacy. I don't know when generation one is actually going to start...this is still the prologue. :joy:

      I'm normally not fond of legacies, but your writing is so great that it got me hooked xD
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      Oh! Also! I added a family tree. Link is on the first post of the thread.
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      pronterus wrote: »
      DreamsInPixels wrote: »
      Wow! Thank you @pronterus -- that's so awesome! I'm going to start reading your story in a bit, it looks intriguing.

      My story is a very slow paced legacy, so it doesn't even feel like a legacy. I don't know when generation one is actually going to start...this is still the prologue. :joy:

      I'm normally not fond of legacies, but your writing is so great that it got me hooked xD

      Thank you. I'm always so critical of how I write, so it always means a lot when someone comments on it.

      As for legacies, it takes a lot for me to read one.
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      cshanercshaner Posts: 2,620 Member
      Yep! I'm hooked. I love some of the rules surrounding your world. I'm still confused if Vampires are known to the general human population or not, though I get the feeling from "Unnamed" that most humans don't believe in supernatural beings. So that's interesting as well. I always like the element of mystery and secrecy surrounding vampires!

      Well done, I've bookmarked. I'm going to follow you on WP too so I get updates in my reader.
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      cshaner wrote: »
      Yep! I'm hooked. I love some of the rules surrounding your world. I'm still confused if Vampires are known to the general human population or not, though I get the feeling from "Unnamed" that most humans don't believe in supernatural beings. So that's interesting as well. I always like the element of mystery and secrecy surrounding vampires!

      Well done, I've bookmarked. I'm going to follow you on WP too so I get updates in my reader.

      Back in the day vampires were well known to the humans...but after the vampires retreated to the shadows (during the 1500s after an incident with a certain Tudor princess) humans eventually forgot about the existence of vampires. Of course, like Unnamed, there are those that still believe in the supernatural.
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      Happy day! A new chapter...a chapter of blessings! :D
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      LadyLobsterLadyLobster Posts: 4,133 Member
      Guinevere looks AMAZING in this chapter! I mean, she always looks fantastic, but she really looks like a queen in this one. I'm worried about all the undoubtedly backhanded tactics she'll have to counter in the future, but I think she'll be able to handle herself well. I still want her to meet Mr. Unnamed again! And I kind of wonder if Caleb is secretly evil. ;)

      Incredible worldbuilding as always! You set everything up so naturally, I'm in awe. Can't wait for more!
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      It took me forever to decide on the dress, I'm glad I made the right choice.
      Mr. Unnamed will be back soon enough, and I'm sure it will be awesome ;)

      LOL I guess the moral of the story is trust no one and suspect everyone. Maybe that should be the tagline.
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      edited February 2017
      I'm going to re-edit my screenshots over the next few days, so if one or two go missing that's why.

      I finally have an awesome plugin for my Photoshop :love:

      All screenshots should be up and retouched. I did shuffle some around (mostly in chapter one) because I liked the flow of them better.
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      UmbralFlowerUmbralFlower Posts: 4,494 Member
      I signed Guinevere up for the project pen pal thing going on on these forums.

      If anyone is interested with behind the scenes things, Guinevere will be writing about them to her penpals. Links will be on this index page.
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