@emorrill Thanks for complimenting my avy .
I agree with PalmArrow - enemies to lovers makes a more interesting story even though friendship is the best base to happy relationships IRL.
I want to join the snowman contest - free lunches for a year AND an alien spaceship sound awesome . The snowglobe is cute .
^Agreed.
But if you think about it, and you'll see it more especially in this next and final chapter, Miriam and Jaron have really been developing a friendship. First.
And heck yeah to free lunch for a year!
Thanks always for your sweet comments.
@Springfairy556 I'm really enjoying your new story. Cool that you wrote it with a friend.
@CravenLestat I believe I remember when you built that house. I LOVE it!
@Silverofdreams30 Here's a link to the snowglobe if you are interested.
Ty and Audra look cozy in the hot tub. I need one in my life!
And girl, I say you did a pretty darn good job simmifying Ji Chang Wook!
I mean WOWZA!
@coco Those pictures! Girl, I am jealous of the awesome way you dress your sims and pose them! And you even nail down the lighting and find the perfect backgrounds! Teach me!
She's gorgeous in this picture!
Oh and the last one is my absolute FAVORITE! You could almost do a story based on these ladies...living in the big city...looking for true love.
Great updates to all the rest of you!
I'm starting to get busy as Christmas is approaching (at least I have all my shopping done! Woot! ) and I've gotta finish up this last chapter of the Christmas story and get it posted pronto! I'm excited to share it! It'll be a little sad to end it, but it will also be a relief. I've got to return to Sam & Emma and finish their story. But first I'll be working on setting up my new computer after Christmas and installing sims again...Origin free!!!!
So yeah, replies and comments will be limited for a while, but know that I always have a moment to read your posts and give out L&A's. You guys are AWESOME!
@Springfairy556 Thank you. It's pure lock of the draw. She was born in-game, and I don't think I messed with her parents' sliders too much.
****Great start to the story. I've never seen Haunted Mansion, so I'm only marginally aware of the characters.
****Poor Destiny.
@coco Thank you. His download link will be below in my update. I hope it goes well, too. I think I saw someone else refer to the chimes that way, and it stuck.
****Great pics.
@king_of_simcity7 Someone put a Union Jack on their car? Is it trying to be a Brit version of the Dukes of Hazzard car (I can't remember what it's called right now - the car, not the flag)? It's a cute townhouse, though.
@Lucy_Henley Great update. I don't think I've ever experienced that glitch, since I usually bring Uni SOs over and have them continue the relationship.
Bailey Baird is on the Exchange. He can be found here. If someone would like him but doesn't like/trust the Exchange, just let me know and I'll put him on my MediaFire account.
Last night I was with the Wheatlys. Archer and Agnes aged up to child. I had to MOO their beds back into place, but they're usable, so that's what really matters. Marlow consigned her first set of harvestables . I think she's at Level 2 for the gardening career. I also think Nigel got a promotion, but I'm not sure. They've also hired a babysitter, and I'm too lazy to try and figure out how to stop her from coming over everyday, so they're just gonna live with it. I have a pic of Agnes and Archer in their MOOed beds, with a random ghost using a rocking chair. Sorry for the poor framing.
@MoonandStars83
I never seen the haunted mansion either.But I absolutely love the ride at WDW
Story isn't based on the movie though and only loosely based on the ride.
Richard led Destiny up the long, brick driveway to the front porch of Gracey Manor. Up close, the mansion was more massive and grand than she could have ever imagined. The Dutch- Gothic style house was colored a faded reddish-brown and built entirely from bricks and stone. It towered above them a foreboding three stories. On the right side of the mansion was a glass dome structure that Destiny could only guess to be a small greenhouse. Coincidentally, the stone turrets atop the mansion resembled chess pieces. The only game piece she could not find was the knight, but all of the others in some shape or form, were represented.
On either side of the mansion was a small cemetery, which, oddly enough, did not catch Destiny by surprise; she had been expecting it. On the left side on a small incline, surrounded by dead trees and brown bushes, were scattered gravestones. On the right was a tiny pet cemetery that was full of headstones that bore a resemblance to the dearly departed critters that lay underneath. Next to the pet cemetery were three tombs, all of which had rows of names inscribed into the cement structures. Destiny suspected that the bodies had been placed into them much like papers in a filing cabinet; in rows on top of each other and each row could, if it were not cemented in, be pulled out much like how one would pull out a drawer.
Do graveyards bother you, miss?" asked Richard as he searched his coat pockets for his keys. His dog growled softly and tugged on the mat in front of the mansion's door, revealing them to be underneath. Richard looked momentarily perplexed, and then he shrugged and picked up the keys. He smiled and patted the hound's head. "Think L. L.'s playing tricks on us again, eh, old girl?"
Feeling confused, Destiny decided not to question the old man's odd statement. Instead, she said, "No, cemeteries don't bother me at all. I've been visiting them since I was a kid. I find them to be kind of peaceful really." She sighed. "I've been here before, actually. My grandmother brought me here when I was little. I remember she placed a rose on one of the graves." She turned to look at the small group of headstones strewn on the hill. She gasped when she noticed the rose placed on top of the very same gravestone that her grandmother had visited over twenty-three years ago. "No way," she whispered in disbelief. As if in a daze, she slowly walked to the grave.
There is no possible way that it could be the same rose. She gently picked up the flower, fearing that it would crumble apart at her touch. It's… plastic. She frowned. Some romantic part of her had hoped that it had remained intact and beautiful after all those years. Either grandma really wanted it to stay here forever or she was too cheap to get a real one. She sighed again and placed it back onto the top of the headstone. Suddenly, realized she had no idea whose grave it was and peered at the inscribed name and began to read it out loud. "Master Gracey--"
"Don't!" Richard cried, his weak voice filled with terror.
Destiny turned to look at him, shocked by his unexpected outburst. "What's wrong?"
Richard wrung his hands nervously. "You never know what could happen," he muttered timidly.
Destiny shook her head and turned back to the gravestone. He seriously needs to switch to decaf. She read the epitaph to herself: "'Master Gracey laid to rest. No mourning please at his request. Farewell.'" She looked back at Richard. "So, did, uh, M. G. own the mansion?"
Richard unlocked the front door. "He's the most well known and respected of its past owners. It has had many over the years," he added mysteriously. He opened the door and held it for her. "Would you like to see the inside, Miss Chalmers?"
"Sure." If you promise not to chop me into little pieces you creepy, freaky man, she silently added. She followed him inside, into the mansion's foyer. The impressively large room had a small table in the center of it. On one side of the table was a dust coated, over stuffed loveseat, and across from that was a plush recliner. Firewood that had long ago smoldered lay in a rotting heap in the grand fireplace. A couple of cobweb-covered urns were set atop the hearth mantel. Hanging on the wall just above the urns was a painting. It was a portrait of a man, but it had too many layers of grime on it to distinguish him. An over-hanging chandelier that, like everything else in the room, had a healthy collection of filth and cobwebs dimly lighted the foyer. The maroon carpet was in need of a good vacuuming and a deep steam cleaning. A dusty, earthy scent filled the air. Destiny thought that the smell was comforting; it reminded her of her grandmother's home.
"How long has it been since someone lived here?" asked Destiny. She stared up at the painting, trying to make out the image.
"Not very," Richard answered. "No one stays for more than a few days or so. But, those people aren't really looking for a home. They're usually hiding or searching for antiques that they can steal and sell. You wouldn't believe how many wannabe thieves try to run out of here with a painting." A flicker of a smile touched his lips. "Sooner or later, something spooks them out."
"What do you mean?"
"Oh, uh, nothing. Really," he quickly said. "You know, old houses make strange noises, and the graveyard frightens off the superstitious. This place scares me, too, to tell you the truth. That's why I'm trying to sell it." He sighed. "It's just that, I'm not content with just anybody buying it. I've got respect for the Manor, and I couldn't live with myself if the person I sold it to bulldozed it or demolished it. Someone might construct a mini-mall over the graves or-or turn it into some stupid tourist attraction!" He realized how emotional he was and immediately quieted. "At the same time, I want to be rid of it so badly, I'm willing to settle for any price. I just need enough money to get food and a place to stay that's far, far away from here. I've been trying to sell it for God knows how many years, and no matter how much I lower the cost, no one seems to want to buy it. What I'm asking for it is hardly even a fraction of what it's worth. According to a real estate agent I talked to, people usually pay big bucks for an old house like this." He looked down at his shoes.
Destiny felt so sorry for him, she almost bought the mansion right then and there. She knew how desperate he was, she wanted that badly to get out of her apartment. But she still knew that she had to be smart about the whole process.
"So," she asked, "does this place have any kind of pest control problem? Like roaches?"
"Not really. Some spiders can be found in the hallway across from the library."
"Library?" asked Destiny, curious. Carefully, she put down a dusty, empty vase she had been peering into.
Richard quickly noticed her sudden interest. "Yeah, there's a library, a conservatory, a ballroom, a dining room, a whole bunch of guest bedrooms, a lounge, a mini-bar, and a game room, complete with a pool table," he added breathlessly. With a grin, he said, "Why don't we take the grand tour?"
"I'd love to." Looking down at the hound, Destiny said to the animal, "After you." The dog timidly plodded on behind her master, and Destiny followed her. "It's a bit dark in here," she commented as they walked down a hallway. Portraits lined the walls on either side of them. Richard glared at each and every one, as if daring them to do something.
"It's just the way the house is, miss. No matter how many lights you turn on, it seems to stay encased in shadows."
"Ah, lovely, Steven King's dream home. Say, blood doesn't drip down the walls, does it?" she quipped.
Richard laughed, nervously. "Don't give them ideas," the caretaker whispered to himself.
(spot the ghost in the picture.Can you find him?) XD
What was that?"
"Nothing! Well," he stopped, causing his dog to crash into his legs, "this is the music room. If you pass through those two doors to our left, you'll find the library." The music room was small and sparse. In front of a large window was an ancient piano. Sheets of music were scattered on the floor. Curiously, and a bit apprehensively, he watched as she sat on the piano stool. "Do you play, Ms. Chalmers?"
"Just two songs: 'Hot Cross Buns' and 'Three Blind Mice'." Her chuckle at her little joke soon faded as he just gave her a blank stare. "You see they're the same songs, just different words."
"Oh, heh. Maybe we should move on."
"Just a second." Lightly, she held one finger over a key to tap it. She was answered with a shrill ting. "Odd."
"You see," explained Richard, letting his own sense of humor slip out, "that's the amazing thing about pianos. You touch those little white and black things and sound comes out."
Her brow furrowed, she spun around on the stool to face him. "I didn't touch it."
His eyes widening for a moment, he quickly sputtered, "It's an old player piano. It goes off occasionally."
Scowling, she stood up. "I get it."
"You do?" he quavered.
"You've got a mouse problem, don't you? And you don't want me to know!" She put her hands on her hips.
As mentioned earlier I have now added Shelly's sister Nicole into things. Here are some more pictures of her:
Janie and Ross are her parents to keep the genetics
A speedy age up into YA. I chose a different type of hair for her hat I have not used before to give her some contrast to other Sims. I am pleased with how she has turned out so far
"You've got a mouse problem, don't you? And you don't want me to know!" She put her hands on her hips.
Richard relaxed, exhaling. "Just a couple. Not a problem. I would have mentioned it if it was." Regaining his composure, he continued, "What room do you want to see next?"
Destiny thought it over for a moment. "The library," she finally answered.
"Good choice." He held the door open for her and watched as she walked through. Such a shame such a pretty young lady would be stuck in such a dreary place with such disturbing disturbances…Oh well.
The library was immense. Bookshelves crammed with volumes lined the walls. Some shelves had a little nook for a scowling bust. A small ladder leaned against a shelf. A few chairs were scattered in the room.
Immediately, she walked over to the bookshelf. The dust-covered tomes were fascinating. Picking one up, she flipped to the first page. "This is a first edition! From 1880! Wow!"
A small gasp escaped Richard and he sprang up and jumped in front of a bust. If Destiny had turned around a second earlier, she would have seen it trying to read over her shoulder. Looking around frantically, he silently begged for a quiet evening.
Richard made sure she was the last to leave. He also made sure to close the door before the book floated off of the shelf and slipped into its proper place.
The rest of the tour went by uneventfully. Destiny was amazed with every room, while Richard seemed oddly out of breath from jumping in front of random statues and paintings. One room was oddly boarded up. When Destiny questioned Richard about it, he just told her it was like that before he took over as caretaker and left it at that. It was not long after that they found themselves once again in the foyer. There were just a few last minute things Destiny wanted to ask about.
"This place is sturdy, right?" She knocked on a wall with her knuckle. Perhaps it was just her imagination, but it sounded hollow. "I mean, there's no huge leaks or weather damage or weak--"
"No, nope, this place is solid as a rock," Richard quickly piped up. "Nothing wrong with it at all!"
Destiny cast a suspicious eye over the ceiling and walls. It looked sturdy enough. There were no perceivable cracks anywhere. She hadn't noticed any leaks or creaking floorboards or any weak spots whatsoever. "And just for twenty thousand-"
"Fifteen!" Richard quickly cried out.
"Oh, I couldn't buy it for--"
"Eleven hundred and sixty!"
"Look, you don't need to haggle, Mr. 'O Dell! I'll buy the house."
"You will?"
"Yes."
He grinned. "Oh, thank you!" he cried out joyously. "Thank you! Thank you so much!" He grabbed Destiny's hand and shook it enthusiastically. "And you promise you're going to take care of the old place, right?"
"Absolutely."
"Wonderful! Let me get the paperwork and we'll have this all settled."
Destiny nodded. "Great, I'll have my checkbook ready." She watched him run out of the house. Did I just make a huge mistake?
pg. 3202 @meerkattim Taryn is looking gorgeous in that teal dress. The roaring twenties fashion really suits her! @Springfairy556 Amazing writing! I've never been on the ride and don't know a lot of the lore but I'll always love the cheesy Haunted Mansion movie with Eddie Murphy
Destiny's not having any good luck with her life. It's really unfortunate that she has to go back to Craig to get a job. A mansion for 20K... yeah something is definitely fishy about that one. Don't even think about it Destiny! @Lucy_Henley Mason and Puzzle seem like a good match. I'm glad that Amelia was able to get Jeffrey out of her life for good so she can focus on the baby and James. Aw congrats on the baby. I'm glad things ended up well for Amelia and James. Good luck to Mason and Nick at university. @king_of_simcity7 I like the transition of Shelly arguing with the Creator to Gareth. I think he cares about politics and reputation more than he cares about Shelly. I think she already knows her choice. @Hejix Nice update of your sims. I think it's totally realistic for elders to adopt since they can't have more biological children. @Silverofdreams30 I wish I was relaxing in a hot tub right now. The teens love watching tv. Thornton looks lovely
Thanks! Asian sims are so hard to make but your Ji Chang Wook looks good. Are you using an asian skin? I love his shirt
pg. 3203 @CravenLestat I swear it was just a coincidence. I just thought that she would look nice in white and blue @king_of_simcity7 The Creator loves sunbathing, although he's lying in the shade I'm glad she chose Dan.
I can't keep track of whose kids are whose anymore lol. Janie and Shelly seem the same age. I like the hair on Nicole. That's what happens what you don't age them up properly. @emorrill Why thank you It's no skill trust me. I just place random objects that suit the theme of the room. Buydebug lighting is really important, especially the small window types. I like to put at least three on a sim so they illuminate all sides of her. I've been trying out some new eyes and I really really like the ones I put on her. Gosh, you know I just remembered that I totally forgot to put any eyeshadow on her lol. She's so pretty she doesn't need it anyway. Haha I actually thought of the same thing, that those girls could make an interesting story. I don't think I have the energy for another story at the moment though.
Congrats on getting all your shopping done! @MoonandStars83 I sent you a friend request (I'm KayzaPlyr). The moon lighting is really bright in that picture. It's a bit creepy of the ghost watching the children sleep. @Springfairy556 Dang it Destiny you're only going to get yourself in trouble moving into that mansion. It's a stunning house. I don't think I would like to live next to a cemetery. Lol the plastic rose. Richard seems really scared to hear that name out loud. Well one thing's for sure, if she decides to move in it will mean lots of cleaning. I see a ghost! I understood your hot cross buns joke Destiny I think there's a bit more than a small mouse problem going on. Is this story similar to your previous story about Kim moving into the mansion and there was a ghost sitting in the car?
The library looks very grand. That's sneaky of the ghost to read over her shoulder. She should have let him continue dropping the price down. If it were me I would definitely get some professionals to inspect the place first before buying it.
@coco
I totally lost that save."A ghost in the attic" I loved my little skeleton ghost.XD
It is a little similiar but different as well.That guy would have given her the house for 2k XD
@Silverofdreams30 I could use a soak in a hot tub. They looks so comfy!
He is very handsome both as himself and as your sim!
@coco Your version of Taryn looks awesome! She's totally into playing the guitar. She's a very happy sim and I love what you did with her.
@king_of_simcity7 Good choice!
I've had seasons installed in the past and yes, I miss it very much. I miss Pets too as it is not installed either.
Ok....creepy creepy picture.
@Springfairy556 Curiouser and curiouser. Sure am enjoying the mystery of it all and yes, I did find the ghost. Lol at the mouse problem. Just a little spectral issues it sounds like to me. Nice bargain she is getting. Beware of bargains!
@bekkasan
Yeah I don't think its so much "mice" That's the issue.And yes, if it seems too good to be true.It probably is lol.
Moving into her new home had been quite easy for Destiny. Her apartment had been furnished so she couldn't take any of the furniture with her. The only things she needed to bring were her personal belongings, which included her clothes, books, notes, files, her meager assortment of dishes, and other various knick-knacks she had collected over the years. She rented a small U-Drag truck and was able to haul everything to the mansion in one trip. She even unloaded everything without the assistance of movers. It had been two days and she still had not heard anything from Frees Construction Company about her possible employment. (However, within an hour of plugging in her phone, she had received calls from five telemarketers.)
The old Dutch-Gothic mansion was Destiny's dream home. It was hardly an hour's drive away from the city, but it was far from the noise and crime. All of the furnishings of the past owners were left in the house; she basically had everything she needed, with the exception of a microwave, a television set, and a computer. Some of the electrical outlets were too old for modern appliances, but she could easily fix those. Properly cleaning the house would take weeks, or in Destiny's case, months. She had no problem letting the dust bunnies evolve into dust rhinos.
The only room she was really concerned about cleaning was the master bathroom, which was connected to her new bedroom. The one thing that grossed Destiny out more than cockroaches was a filthy restroom, and this one looked like it hadn't been cleaned in almost a hundred years. What had once been a massive, white bathtub was now a gigantic, gray, slime and mold covered, gunk breeding ground. She didn't even want to imagine what the toilet was like!
She had been diligently scrubbing the tub when she heard knocks on the front door that were to the tune of "Shave and a Haircut (Two Bits)".
"Oh not now," she groaned. "I'm so not in the mood for company!" She knew she smelled like anti-bacterial industrial strength cleaners, and she had grime all over her frumpy faded shirt.She silently prayed that whomever was at the door would just go away if she waited long enough.
A brass doorknocker rendition of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" echoed throughout the front hall. She huffed, causing a stray wisp of hair to float up over her eyes. "All right!" she called out. "I'll be there in a minute!" She threw down the cleaning sponge she had been using and stomped to the front door. She flung it open halfway through her visitor's impromptu performance of "It's a Small World"
The young man standing on the other side of her door looked momentarily disappointed that his musical interlude had been interrupted. Then he quickly brightened. "Hi, I--"
"Look," said Destiny, "I don't want salvation, I don't want to buy anything, I'm not interested in any petitions, and I give donations to Give Kids the World twice a year." She started to shut the door.
"Wait!" he cried, putting his foot in the doorway. "Let me explain!"
She frowned and opened the door. "You have one minute." She looked the young man up and down somewhat critically. He was only as tall as she was, which meant he could not have been more than five foot six, at the most. Destiny guessed he was in his early twenties, but his somewhat round face and his boyish grin made him look even younger. He wore a brown fedora hat and a tan trench coat that was a little too big on him.
He appeared to be giving her a similar once-over before he spoke again. "Hi, ma'am."
"Ooh, I hate it when people call me ma'am!" Destiny thought bitterly. "Especially when it's younger people!"
"I'm Koji Wendell, Paranormal Investigator with the Parker Institute for Supernatural Research." He took out a leather, tattered wallet, and briefly flipped it open to flash a badge-like object at her. "Can I come in?" he asked. Before she could answer, he walked into the house. He looked around the foyer and let out a low whistle. "Geeze, I'd heard someone was living here, but I didn't believe it." He took off his coat and hat. "Mind if I hang these up?" he asked as he put his coat and hat on an old hat stand. His short black hair was spiked up slightly, giving Destiny the impression he rarely combed it.
Destiny's jaw dropped at the pure rudeness of this so-called investigator. She put her hands on her hips. "Excuse me? I don't recall letting you in, Mr. Wendell."
He ignored her statement as he took in his surroundings. He pulled a small notepad and a pen out of his pocket and began jotting down notes. "I didn't catch your name."
"I didn't throw it at you," she muttered icily.
"Look, I'm sorry," said Destiny, "but I'm really busy right now. So, do you think you could come by later, maybe?" She opened the front door.
"But-but this is the first time I've been in the house!" he cried as she ushered him towards the door. "I've been studying Gracey Manor for two weeks now, and this is the only time I've actually gotten inside!"
"What do you mean, 'studying'?" asked Destiny, curious.
"I'm trying to determine if paranormal activity exists here. Have you seen anything?" His pen was poised above his notepad, ready to write.
Destiny debated silently about telling him about the three ghosts that had tried to read over her shoulder, but decided against it. "Um, no, nope, haven't seen anything unusual."
He grabbed his coat and hat off of the hat stand and put them back on. "Well, if you see something, let me know." He dug into a coat pocket and pulled out a crease lined, fingerprint-smudged, faded business card and handed it to her.
She tucked in into her pocket. "Thanks."
He opened the door and started to walk out, then stopped. "Um, could you hang onto that card? It's my only one, so I'll need it back next time I see you."
"Okay," said Destiny quickly, hoping he would finally leave.
e stepped outside, and then he turned back around, much to Destiny's dismay. "Oh, and if you find a hidden room with a corpse hanging in it, call me right away." He finally left, closing the door behind him.
She stared at the door for a few seconds. "'Room with a… corpse hanging in it'?" She scoffed. "Whatever. X-Files geek." She shook her head and walked back to the bathroom to finish cleaning.
She failed to notice the portrait hanging above the foyer fireplace. Had she given the painting a departing glance, she would have seen the layer of dust being brushed away, as if by an invisible hand. The bright blue eyes of the man in the painting watched her as she retreated.
When she was out of hearing range, a deep, velvety voice whispered, "Well, things are definitely going to be quite a bit different around here." The bodiless voice chuckled. "Everyone is going to be in for a huge surprise." Little did he know someone else was well aware of Destiny's presence.
And just a random picture: Edward and his butler Ramsay, watching Destiny move in.
Yvette Grisby from Riverview adopted a little girl as an elder. I'm so glad because her skin is black so it is obvious she is adopted. She is absent-minded and excitable. I plan to make her long for a big nose and big ears like the rest of her family (excitable) and forget she doesn't have them (absent-minded).
Now, I need to not get overcarried and adopt two other kids right away to fulfill Yvette's dream of five kids. I deleted saves before for far less... XD
@coco I wonder if there is an age limit to adopt... I wouldn't want my elder to adopt at 100 then meet the grim reaper the next day. But indeed, in real life, there are many stories of grandparents who have adopted their grandchildren.
I want to play ALL the premade families! One day...
I changed the chair arrangement and only one meal was not served this time. Better but still not good. I had an inkling that the problem might have been due to there not being a chair at every possible place setting.
Josie's waking wish was to play with a toy so I got her started on her block table skills.
I saw these two getting flirty so I sent them to the garden before they got to woohoo
Paul's waking wish was to fish. Jaxon didn't have a waking wish but he rolled a wish to talk with Josh which he got over breakfast. Ian's waking wish was something ridiculous so I cancelled it and sent him fishing with the other boys
The kids were eager to go to school
Jason mastered fishing but I wasn't quick enough to catch the 5,000 floating over his head.
Josh caught his first frog
The children had a field trip to the Bistro. I really need to do something about the badly dressed sims in my town
When I got back from checking on the kids I found these two working their way to woohoo
I was relieved that Jason instigated it because I knew there would be no unexpected pregnancy.
Apologies for being so far behind but life is getting in the way.
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@coco Thanks for the lovely comments I actually changed the camera angle when I noticed the lighthouse was visible from Jaxon's crib
I am thinking of moving the family to another town, reducing the lifespan and letting them have another child I think I overestimated how long it would take for the teens to get all their skills and I really can't wait for them to age up on an epic lifespan
@Springfairy556 Congrats to Ryan on getting ahead in his career and celebrity. What a pity that comes with paparazzi
@Brandontaylor I hope Celeste and Bella can become good friends
Congrats on reaching level 5 in cooking!
Wow! Already completed her LTW! Congrats
Happy birthday Bella! She's a beautiful dog
I am sure the athletic skill Bryce got as an acrobat will stand him in good stead in the military career
@king_of_simcity7 Poor Courtney Kerry is a snake! Good timing for a visit from Jasmine. I am sure Courtney needs a real friend now.
@PalmArrow Thanks for the lovely comments I also love it when kids and toddlers play together I was tempted to give Pepe a makeover so he was more like when I played him
Once again I forgot to enroll the boys in an after school class so they got home early.
The children did their homework when they got home from the field trip.
Josh got the party animal trait when he reached the top of the Jock Social Group.
Jason rolled a wish to skinny dip so I had Josh join him which led to cuddle, make out and woohoo wishes
I pulled the old table out of the family inventory and all meals were successfully served
Paul and Ian watched the stars while Josh and Jaxon played catch and Jason worked out nearby.
The children worked on their block skills before bed.
@bekkasan Thanks for the nice comments The costumes are really cute and I love it when the kids roll wishes to dress up
@TadOlson Thanks and great update I get angry when I discover they have broken the computer
@Silverofdreams30 Thanks for the lovely comments Sean doesn't look happy at all about studying!
Alex doesn't look excited about his homework either
Nice update
@king_of_simcity7 Thanks for the comment Jason was fighting with Charles the Evil Chicken. He does that autonomously The multitab is from the Store.
@Springfairy556 Great shot of Ryan practising his charisma with Lynn watching on
Lovely romantic evening out
@PalmArrow What a pity the burglar got away!
Poor Erica. At least she had something fun to do since she was up anyway.
That's great that the couple looking for a home moved into your new house
Thanks for the nice comments I don't know why Jason chose to fight with the chicken but I let him go since he obviously wanted to do it
@MoonandStars83 Thanks for the info on Street Credible and for the comments I would never think to direct my sims to interact with Charles the Evil Chicken but if Jason wants his butt kicked he's welcome to it
I love the kitty painting
@Jirel_of_Joiry Welcome to the forum That was an exciting day for Brigit! Not getting dressed after the shower is an unfortunate but funny glitch
@meerkattime You're welcome I hope you had a great birthday *hugs*
Thanks for the lovely comments
Unfortunately Jason lost the fight to the chicken I don't think he ever loses.
@MoonandStars83 thank you. I’m still in need of a good sleep. Hopefully tonight will be the night. I’m saving my video while I’ve taken the dogs to the dog park. They enjoy it here and there’s only one other dog here at the moment. There are only 2 more times they might get here before they go home. I won’t see them very often after that. If ever.
Wow, you guys post a lot and fast! With lots of pictures! My poor ipad keeps reloading and unsigning me!
@Springfairy556 Amazing! Three ghosts reading above her shoulder? She's brave for sure. Poor guy who tried to sell the mansion. He made me chuckle. And the investigator? So rude. I would have been tempted to buy the house... But I don't think I'd be too brave if I saw a real ghost! XD
@Mikezumi I'm curious to know the backstory of the blue guy. Why the color? Or is he just blue because?
@Hejix Jason is blue because he's a genie. Genies are blue but a lot bluer than Jason. They are also zero slider, default sims When I knew my boys would be getting a genie lamp for the first time I immediately prepared a genie of my own making for a body swap in CAS.
This is the genie when he first came out of the lamp
Before my boys could interact with him I body swapped him
Comments
Back at The Mirror Shelly notices that The Creator is sunbathing/b]
'I summon Nicole'
Shelly's sister appears
'I really don't want you to end up with Gareth' she says 'He cannot provide everything that you need and will cause you to fall out with your family,'
'Don't worry,' replies Shelly 'I don't want anything to do with him anymore!'
Shelly is glad that she has been given a choice
Back in the club Shelly wonders what had just happened
She makes her choice however and choses Dan
The End
^Agreed.
But if you think about it, and you'll see it more especially in this next and final chapter, Miriam and Jaron have really been developing a friendship. First.
And heck yeah to free lunch for a year!
Thanks always for your sweet comments.
@Springfairy556 I'm really enjoying your new story.
@CravenLestat I believe I remember when you built that house.
@Silverofdreams30 Here's a link to the snowglobe if you are interested.
Ty and Audra look cozy in the hot tub.
And girl, I say you did a pretty darn good job simmifying Ji Chang Wook!
I mean WOWZA!
@coco Those pictures!
She's gorgeous in this picture!
Oh and the last one is my absolute FAVORITE!
Great updates to all the rest of you!
I'm starting to get busy as Christmas is approaching (at least I have all my shopping done!
So yeah, replies and comments will be limited for a while, but know that I always have a moment to read your posts and give out L&A's.
Happy Simming!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed him hehe.
I am watching a series with him as the main lead right now called " Healer".
I think you forgot the link hehe.
@CravenLestat
Dag, I need to see if I placed the spoiler thingy wrong.
Thank you for letting me know,
I have now fixed that.
@bekkasan Thanks for the comment
****Great start to the story. I've never seen Haunted Mansion, so I'm only marginally aware of the characters.
****Poor Destiny.
@coco Thank you. His download link will be below in my update. I hope it goes well, too. I think I saw someone else refer to the chimes that way, and it stuck.
****Great pics.
@king_of_simcity7 Someone put a Union Jack on their car? Is it trying to be a Brit version of the Dukes of Hazzard car (I can't remember what it's called right now - the car, not the flag)? It's a cute townhouse, though.
@meerkattime You're welcome. And thank you.
@Karritz Hope you can get the rest you need.
@bekkasan That's nice to know. Thank you.
@Lucy_Henley Great update. I don't think I've ever experienced that glitch, since I usually bring Uni SOs over and have them continue the relationship.
@CravenLestat Cute house.
@Hejix Great update!
@Silverofdreams30 Thank you.
****Great update.
****Lovely Sim.
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Bailey Baird is on the Exchange. He can be found here. If someone would like him but doesn't like/trust the Exchange, just let me know and I'll put him on my MediaFire account.
Last night I was with the Wheatlys. Archer and Agnes aged up to child. I had to MOO their beds back into place, but they're usable, so that's what really matters. Marlow consigned her first set of harvestables . I think she's at Level 2 for the gardening career. I also think Nigel got a promotion, but I'm not sure. They've also hired a babysitter, and I'm too lazy to try and figure out how to stop her from coming over everyday, so they're just gonna live with it. I have a pic of Agnes and Archer in their MOOed beds, with a random ghost using a rocking chair. Sorry for the poor framing.
Happy Simming, all!!
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I never seen the haunted mansion either.But I absolutely love the ride at WDW
Story isn't based on the movie though and only loosely based on the ride.
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Richard led Destiny up the long, brick driveway to the front porch of Gracey Manor. Up close, the mansion was more massive and grand than she could have ever imagined. The Dutch- Gothic style house was colored a faded reddish-brown and built entirely from bricks and stone. It towered above them a foreboding three stories. On the right side of the mansion was a glass dome structure that Destiny could only guess to be a small greenhouse. Coincidentally, the stone turrets atop the mansion resembled chess pieces. The only game piece she could not find was the knight, but all of the others in some shape or form, were represented.
On either side of the mansion was a small cemetery, which, oddly enough, did not catch Destiny by surprise; she had been expecting it. On the left side on a small incline, surrounded by dead trees and brown bushes, were scattered gravestones. On the right was a tiny pet cemetery that was full of headstones that bore a resemblance to the dearly departed critters that lay underneath. Next to the pet cemetery were three tombs, all of which had rows of names inscribed into the cement structures. Destiny suspected that the bodies had been placed into them much like papers in a filing cabinet; in rows on top of each other and each row could, if it were not cemented in, be pulled out much like how one would pull out a drawer.
Do graveyards bother you, miss?" asked Richard as he searched his coat pockets for his keys. His dog growled softly and tugged on the mat in front of the mansion's door, revealing them to be underneath. Richard looked momentarily perplexed, and then he shrugged and picked up the keys. He smiled and patted the hound's head. "Think L. L.'s playing tricks on us again, eh, old girl?"
Feeling confused, Destiny decided not to question the old man's odd statement. Instead, she said, "No, cemeteries don't bother me at all. I've been visiting them since I was a kid. I find them to be kind of peaceful really." She sighed. "I've been here before, actually. My grandmother brought me here when I was little. I remember she placed a rose on one of the graves." She turned to look at the small group of headstones strewn on the hill. She gasped when she noticed the rose placed on top of the very same gravestone that her grandmother had visited over twenty-three years ago. "No way," she whispered in disbelief. As if in a daze, she slowly walked to the grave.
There is no possible way that it could be the same rose. She gently picked up the flower, fearing that it would crumble apart at her touch. It's… plastic. She frowned. Some romantic part of her had hoped that it had remained intact and beautiful after all those years. Either grandma really wanted it to stay here forever or she was too cheap to get a real one. She sighed again and placed it back onto the top of the headstone. Suddenly, realized she had no idea whose grave it was and peered at the inscribed name and began to read it out loud. "Master Gracey--"
"Don't!" Richard cried, his weak voice filled with terror.
Destiny turned to look at him, shocked by his unexpected outburst. "What's wrong?"
Richard wrung his hands nervously. "You never know what could happen," he muttered timidly.
Destiny shook her head and turned back to the gravestone. He seriously needs to switch to decaf. She read the epitaph to herself: "'Master Gracey laid to rest. No mourning please at his request. Farewell.'" She looked back at Richard. "So, did, uh, M. G. own the mansion?"
Richard unlocked the front door. "He's the most well known and respected of its past owners. It has had many over the years," he added mysteriously. He opened the door and held it for her. "Would you like to see the inside, Miss Chalmers?"
"Sure." If you promise not to chop me into little pieces you creepy, freaky man, she silently added. She followed him inside, into the mansion's foyer. The impressively large room had a small table in the center of it. On one side of the table was a dust coated, over stuffed loveseat, and across from that was a plush recliner. Firewood that had long ago smoldered lay in a rotting heap in the grand fireplace. A couple of cobweb-covered urns were set atop the hearth mantel. Hanging on the wall just above the urns was a painting. It was a portrait of a man, but it had too many layers of grime on it to distinguish him. An over-hanging chandelier that, like everything else in the room, had a healthy collection of filth and cobwebs dimly lighted the foyer. The maroon carpet was in need of a good vacuuming and a deep steam cleaning. A dusty, earthy scent filled the air. Destiny thought that the smell was comforting; it reminded her of her grandmother's home.
"How long has it been since someone lived here?" asked Destiny. She stared up at the painting, trying to make out the image.
"Not very," Richard answered. "No one stays for more than a few days or so. But, those people aren't really looking for a home. They're usually hiding or searching for antiques that they can steal and sell. You wouldn't believe how many wannabe thieves try to run out of here with a painting." A flicker of a smile touched his lips. "Sooner or later, something spooks them out."
"What do you mean?"
"Oh, uh, nothing. Really," he quickly said. "You know, old houses make strange noises, and the graveyard frightens off the superstitious. This place scares me, too, to tell you the truth. That's why I'm trying to sell it." He sighed. "It's just that, I'm not content with just anybody buying it. I've got respect for the Manor, and I couldn't live with myself if the person I sold it to bulldozed it or demolished it. Someone might construct a mini-mall over the graves or-or turn it into some stupid tourist attraction!" He realized how emotional he was and immediately quieted. "At the same time, I want to be rid of it so badly, I'm willing to settle for any price. I just need enough money to get food and a place to stay that's far, far away from here. I've been trying to sell it for God knows how many years, and no matter how much I lower the cost, no one seems to want to buy it. What I'm asking for it is hardly even a fraction of what it's worth. According to a real estate agent I talked to, people usually pay big bucks for an old house like this." He looked down at his shoes.
Destiny felt so sorry for him, she almost bought the mansion right then and there. She knew how desperate he was, she wanted that badly to get out of her apartment. But she still knew that she had to be smart about the whole process.
"So," she asked, "does this place have any kind of pest control problem? Like roaches?"
"Not really. Some spiders can be found in the hallway across from the library."
"Library?" asked Destiny, curious. Carefully, she put down a dusty, empty vase she had been peering into.
Richard quickly noticed her sudden interest. "Yeah, there's a library, a conservatory, a ballroom, a dining room, a whole bunch of guest bedrooms, a lounge, a mini-bar, and a game room, complete with a pool table," he added breathlessly. With a grin, he said, "Why don't we take the grand tour?"
"I'd love to." Looking down at the hound, Destiny said to the animal, "After you." The dog timidly plodded on behind her master, and Destiny followed her. "It's a bit dark in here," she commented as they walked down a hallway. Portraits lined the walls on either side of them. Richard glared at each and every one, as if daring them to do something.
"It's just the way the house is, miss. No matter how many lights you turn on, it seems to stay encased in shadows."
"Ah, lovely, Steven King's dream home. Say, blood doesn't drip down the walls, does it?" she quipped.
Richard laughed, nervously. "Don't give them ideas," the caretaker whispered to himself.
(spot the ghost in the picture.Can you find him?) XD
What was that?"
"Nothing! Well," he stopped, causing his dog to crash into his legs, "this is the music room. If you pass through those two doors to our left, you'll find the library." The music room was small and sparse. In front of a large window was an ancient piano. Sheets of music were scattered on the floor. Curiously, and a bit apprehensively, he watched as she sat on the piano stool. "Do you play, Ms. Chalmers?"
"Just two songs: 'Hot Cross Buns' and 'Three Blind Mice'." Her chuckle at her little joke soon faded as he just gave her a blank stare. "You see they're the same songs, just different words."
"Oh, heh. Maybe we should move on."
"Just a second." Lightly, she held one finger over a key to tap it. She was answered with a shrill ting. "Odd."
"You see," explained Richard, letting his own sense of humor slip out, "that's the amazing thing about pianos. You touch those little white and black things and sound comes out."
Her brow furrowed, she spun around on the stool to face him. "I didn't touch it."
His eyes widening for a moment, he quickly sputtered, "It's an old player piano. It goes off occasionally."
Scowling, she stood up. "I get it."
"You do?" he quavered.
"You've got a mouse problem, don't you? And you don't want me to know!" She put her hands on her hips.
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Janie and Ross are her parents to keep the genetics
A speedy age up into YA. I chose a different type of hair for her hat I have not used before to give her some contrast to other Sims. I am pleased with how she has turned out so far
Of course this happened!
"You've got a mouse problem, don't you? And you don't want me to know!" She put her hands on her hips.
Richard relaxed, exhaling. "Just a couple. Not a problem. I would have mentioned it if it was." Regaining his composure, he continued, "What room do you want to see next?"
Destiny thought it over for a moment. "The library," she finally answered.
"Good choice." He held the door open for her and watched as she walked through. Such a shame such a pretty young lady would be stuck in such a dreary place with such disturbing disturbances…Oh well.
The library was immense. Bookshelves crammed with volumes lined the walls. Some shelves had a little nook for a scowling bust. A small ladder leaned against a shelf. A few chairs were scattered in the room.
Immediately, she walked over to the bookshelf. The dust-covered tomes were fascinating. Picking one up, she flipped to the first page. "This is a first edition! From 1880! Wow!"
A small gasp escaped Richard and he sprang up and jumped in front of a bust. If Destiny had turned around a second earlier, she would have seen it trying to read over her shoulder. Looking around frantically, he silently begged for a quiet evening.
Richard made sure she was the last to leave. He also made sure to close the door before the book floated off of the shelf and slipped into its proper place.
The rest of the tour went by uneventfully. Destiny was amazed with every room, while Richard seemed oddly out of breath from jumping in front of random statues and paintings. One room was oddly boarded up. When Destiny questioned Richard about it, he just told her it was like that before he took over as caretaker and left it at that. It was not long after that they found themselves once again in the foyer. There were just a few last minute things Destiny wanted to ask about.
"This place is sturdy, right?" She knocked on a wall with her knuckle. Perhaps it was just her imagination, but it sounded hollow. "I mean, there's no huge leaks or weather damage or weak--"
"No, nope, this place is solid as a rock," Richard quickly piped up. "Nothing wrong with it at all!"
Destiny cast a suspicious eye over the ceiling and walls. It looked sturdy enough. There were no perceivable cracks anywhere. She hadn't noticed any leaks or creaking floorboards or any weak spots whatsoever. "And just for twenty thousand-"
"Fifteen!" Richard quickly cried out.
"Oh, I couldn't buy it for--"
"Eleven hundred and sixty!"
"Look, you don't need to haggle, Mr. 'O Dell! I'll buy the house."
"You will?"
"Yes."
He grinned. "Oh, thank you!" he cried out joyously. "Thank you! Thank you so much!" He grabbed Destiny's hand and shook it enthusiastically. "And you promise you're going to take care of the old place, right?"
"Absolutely."
"Wonderful! Let me get the paperwork and we'll have this all settled."
Destiny nodded. "Great, I'll have my checkbook ready." She watched him run out of the house. Did I just make a huge mistake?
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@meerkattim Taryn is looking gorgeous in that teal dress. The roaring twenties fashion really suits her!
@Springfairy556 Amazing writing! I've never been on the ride and don't know a lot of the lore but I'll always love the cheesy Haunted Mansion movie with Eddie Murphy
Destiny's not having any good luck with her life. It's really unfortunate that she has to go back to Craig to get a job. A mansion for 20K... yeah something is definitely fishy about that one. Don't even think about it Destiny!
@Lucy_Henley Mason and Puzzle seem like a good match. I'm glad that Amelia was able to get Jeffrey out of her life for good so she can focus on the baby and James. Aw congrats on the baby. I'm glad things ended up well for Amelia and James. Good luck to Mason and Nick at university.
@king_of_simcity7 I like the transition of Shelly arguing with the Creator to Gareth. I think he cares about politics and reputation more than he cares about Shelly. I think she already knows her choice.
@Hejix Nice update of your sims. I think it's totally realistic for elders to adopt since they can't have more biological children.
@Silverofdreams30 I wish I was relaxing in a hot tub right now. The teens love watching tv. Thornton looks lovely
Thanks! Asian sims are so hard to make but your Ji Chang Wook looks good. Are you using an asian skin? I love his shirt
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@CravenLestat I swear it was just a coincidence. I just thought that she would look nice in white and blue
@king_of_simcity7 The Creator loves sunbathing, although he's lying in the shade
I can't keep track of whose kids are whose anymore lol. Janie and Shelly seem the same age. I like the hair on Nicole. That's what happens what you don't age them up properly.
@emorrill Why thank you
Congrats on getting all your shopping done!
@MoonandStars83 I sent you a friend request (I'm KayzaPlyr). The moon lighting is really bright in that picture. It's a bit creepy of the ghost watching the children sleep.
@Springfairy556 Dang it Destiny you're only going to get yourself in trouble moving into that mansion. It's a stunning house. I don't think I would like to live next to a cemetery. Lol the plastic rose. Richard seems really scared to hear that name out loud. Well one thing's for sure, if she decides to move in it will mean lots of cleaning. I see a ghost! I understood your hot cross buns joke Destiny
The library looks very grand. That's sneaky of the ghost to read over her shoulder. She should have let him continue dropping the price down. If it were me I would definitely get some professionals to inspect the place first before buying it.
I totally lost that save."A ghost in the attic" I loved my little skeleton ghost.XD
It is a little similiar but different as well.That guy would have given her the house for 2k XD
https://graceymanorsims3.tumblr.com/
He is very handsome both as himself and as your sim!
@coco Your version of Taryn looks awesome! She's totally into playing the guitar.
@king_of_simcity7 Good choice!
I've had seasons installed in the past and yes, I miss it very much. I miss Pets too as it is not installed either.
Ok....creepy creepy picture.
@MoonandStars83 Love that picture!
@Springfairy556 Curiouser and curiouser. Sure am enjoying the mystery of it all and yes, I did find the ghost. Lol at the mouse problem. Just a little spectral issues it sounds like to me. Nice bargain she is getting. Beware of bargains!
The Cowboy and the Mermaid
Yeah I don't think its so much "mice" That's the issue.And yes, if it seems too good to be true.It probably is lol.
Moving into her new home had been quite easy for Destiny. Her apartment had been furnished so she couldn't take any of the furniture with her. The only things she needed to bring were her personal belongings, which included her clothes, books, notes, files, her meager assortment of dishes, and other various knick-knacks she had collected over the years. She rented a small U-Drag truck and was able to haul everything to the mansion in one trip. She even unloaded everything without the assistance of movers. It had been two days and she still had not heard anything from Frees Construction Company about her possible employment. (However, within an hour of plugging in her phone, she had received calls from five telemarketers.)
The old Dutch-Gothic mansion was Destiny's dream home. It was hardly an hour's drive away from the city, but it was far from the noise and crime. All of the furnishings of the past owners were left in the house; she basically had everything she needed, with the exception of a microwave, a television set, and a computer. Some of the electrical outlets were too old for modern appliances, but she could easily fix those. Properly cleaning the house would take weeks, or in Destiny's case, months. She had no problem letting the dust bunnies evolve into dust rhinos.
The only room she was really concerned about cleaning was the master bathroom, which was connected to her new bedroom. The one thing that grossed Destiny out more than cockroaches was a filthy restroom, and this one looked like it hadn't been cleaned in almost a hundred years. What had once been a massive, white bathtub was now a gigantic, gray, slime and mold covered, gunk breeding ground. She didn't even want to imagine what the toilet was like!
She had been diligently scrubbing the tub when she heard knocks on the front door that were to the tune of "Shave and a Haircut (Two Bits)".
"Oh not now," she groaned. "I'm so not in the mood for company!" She knew she smelled like anti-bacterial industrial strength cleaners, and she had grime all over her frumpy faded shirt.She silently prayed that whomever was at the door would just go away if she waited long enough.
A brass doorknocker rendition of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" echoed throughout the front hall. She huffed, causing a stray wisp of hair to float up over her eyes. "All right!" she called out. "I'll be there in a minute!" She threw down the cleaning sponge she had been using and stomped to the front door. She flung it open halfway through her visitor's impromptu performance of "It's a Small World"
The young man standing on the other side of her door looked momentarily disappointed that his musical interlude had been interrupted. Then he quickly brightened. "Hi, I--"
"Look," said Destiny, "I don't want salvation, I don't want to buy anything, I'm not interested in any petitions, and I give donations to Give Kids the World twice a year." She started to shut the door.
"Wait!" he cried, putting his foot in the doorway. "Let me explain!"
She frowned and opened the door. "You have one minute." She looked the young man up and down somewhat critically. He was only as tall as she was, which meant he could not have been more than five foot six, at the most. Destiny guessed he was in his early twenties, but his somewhat round face and his boyish grin made him look even younger. He wore a brown fedora hat and a tan trench coat that was a little too big on him.
He appeared to be giving her a similar once-over before he spoke again. "Hi, ma'am."
"Ooh, I hate it when people call me ma'am!" Destiny thought bitterly. "Especially when it's younger people!"
"I'm Koji Wendell, Paranormal Investigator with the Parker Institute for Supernatural Research." He took out a leather, tattered wallet, and briefly flipped it open to flash a badge-like object at her. "Can I come in?" he asked. Before she could answer, he walked into the house. He looked around the foyer and let out a low whistle. "Geeze, I'd heard someone was living here, but I didn't believe it." He took off his coat and hat. "Mind if I hang these up?" he asked as he put his coat and hat on an old hat stand. His short black hair was spiked up slightly, giving Destiny the impression he rarely combed it.
Destiny's jaw dropped at the pure rudeness of this so-called investigator. She put her hands on her hips. "Excuse me? I don't recall letting you in, Mr. Wendell."
He ignored her statement as he took in his surroundings. He pulled a small notepad and a pen out of his pocket and began jotting down notes. "I didn't catch your name."
"I didn't throw it at you," she muttered icily.
"Look, I'm sorry," said Destiny, "but I'm really busy right now. So, do you think you could come by later, maybe?" She opened the front door.
"But-but this is the first time I've been in the house!" he cried as she ushered him towards the door. "I've been studying Gracey Manor for two weeks now, and this is the only time I've actually gotten inside!"
"What do you mean, 'studying'?" asked Destiny, curious.
"I'm trying to determine if paranormal activity exists here. Have you seen anything?" His pen was poised above his notepad, ready to write.
Destiny debated silently about telling him about the three ghosts that had tried to read over her shoulder, but decided against it. "Um, no, nope, haven't seen anything unusual."
He grabbed his coat and hat off of the hat stand and put them back on. "Well, if you see something, let me know." He dug into a coat pocket and pulled out a crease lined, fingerprint-smudged, faded business card and handed it to her.
She tucked in into her pocket. "Thanks."
He opened the door and started to walk out, then stopped. "Um, could you hang onto that card? It's my only one, so I'll need it back next time I see you."
"Okay," said Destiny quickly, hoping he would finally leave.
e stepped outside, and then he turned back around, much to Destiny's dismay. "Oh, and if you find a hidden room with a corpse hanging in it, call me right away." He finally left, closing the door behind him.
She stared at the door for a few seconds. "'Room with a… corpse hanging in it'?" She scoffed. "Whatever. X-Files geek." She shook her head and walked back to the bathroom to finish cleaning.
She failed to notice the portrait hanging above the foyer fireplace. Had she given the painting a departing glance, she would have seen the layer of dust being brushed away, as if by an invisible hand. The bright blue eyes of the man in the painting watched her as she retreated.
When she was out of hearing range, a deep, velvety voice whispered, "Well, things are definitely going to be quite a bit different around here." The bodiless voice chuckled. "Everyone is going to be in for a huge surprise." Little did he know someone else was well aware of Destiny's presence.
And just a random picture: Edward and his butler Ramsay, watching Destiny move in.
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Now, I need to not get overcarried and adopt two other kids right away to fulfill Yvette's dream of five kids. I deleted saves before for far less... XD
@coco I wonder if there is an age limit to adopt... I wouldn't want my elder to adopt at 100 then meet the grim reaper the next day. But indeed, in real life, there are many stories of grandparents who have adopted their grandchildren.
Josie's waking wish was to play with a toy so I got her started on her block table skills.
I saw these two getting flirty so I sent them to the garden before they got to woohoo
Paul's waking wish was to fish. Jaxon didn't have a waking wish but he rolled a wish to talk with Josh which he got over breakfast. Ian's waking wish was something ridiculous so I cancelled it and sent him fishing with the other boys
The kids were eager to go to school
Jason mastered fishing but I wasn't quick enough to catch the 5,000 floating over his head.
Josh caught his first frog
The children had a field trip to the Bistro. I really need to do something about the badly dressed sims in my town
When I got back from checking on the kids I found these two working their way to woohoo
I was relieved that Jason instigated it because I knew there would be no unexpected pregnancy.
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@coco Thanks for the lovely comments
I am thinking of moving the family to another town, reducing the lifespan and letting them have another child
@Springfairy556 Congrats to Ryan on getting ahead in his career and celebrity. What a pity that comes with paparazzi
@Brandontaylor I hope Celeste and Bella can become good friends
Congrats on reaching level 5 in cooking!
Wow! Already completed her LTW! Congrats
Happy birthday Bella! She's a beautiful dog
I am sure the athletic skill Bryce got as an acrobat will stand him in good stead in the military career
@king_of_simcity7 Poor Courtney
@PalmArrow Thanks for the lovely comments
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The children did their homework when they got home from the field trip.
Josh got the party animal trait when he reached the top of the Jock Social Group.
Jason rolled a wish to skinny dip so I had Josh join him which led to cuddle, make out and woohoo wishes
I pulled the old table out of the family inventory and all meals were successfully served
Paul and Ian watched the stars while Josh and Jaxon played catch and Jason worked out nearby.
The children worked on their block skills before bed.
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@bekkasan Thanks for the nice comments
@TadOlson Thanks and great update
@Silverofdreams30 Thanks for the lovely comments
Alex doesn't look excited about his homework either
Nice update
@king_of_simcity7 Thanks for the comment
@Springfairy556 Great shot of Ryan practising his charisma with Lynn watching on
Lovely romantic evening out
@PalmArrow What a pity the burglar got away!
Poor Erica. At least she had something fun to do since she was up anyway.
That's great that the couple looking for a home moved into your new house
Thanks for the nice comments
@MoonandStars83 Thanks for the info on Street Credible and for the comments
I love the kitty painting
@Jirel_of_Joiry Welcome to the forum
@meerkattime You're welcome
Thanks for the lovely comments
Unfortunately Jason lost the fight to the chicken
@Brandontaylor Thanks for the lovely comments
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Happy Simming
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuW44b3uCMtCSaq4gwC8EZg
@Springfairy556 Amazing! Three ghosts reading above her shoulder? She's brave for sure. Poor guy who tried to sell the mansion. He made me chuckle. And the investigator? So rude. I would have been tempted to buy the house... But I don't think I'd be too brave if I saw a real ghost! XD
@Mikezumi I'm curious to know the backstory of the blue guy. Why the color? Or is he just blue because?
@king_of_simcity7 Poor toddler. Lol.
This is the genie when he first came out of the lamp
Before my boys could interact with him I body swapped him
Zumi and the Winchester Brothers
The Watcher's Caretaker - A Limited ISBI
I will have to look through the story for the multitab
Also nice to see the genie family growing