A unique miracle - A short Christmas story without snow and Christmas elves -December 22 «12...Next Go

MonaSolstraale

One day, our descendants might read about about the covid-19 pandemic and the year 2020 in the history books.

By that time, I hope it is a chapter over and that our way of life has not led to even greater disasters. I really hope so.

During this time, one could well wish for a miracle … and perhaps there really is a miracle on the way in the form of an effective vaccine. I wish it would be available in all parts of the world before too many more people will die.

We all need to be reminded of miracles and therefore I want to take a break from the story of Tusnelda and Trix, to share this short story. This story will be my Christmas present to my readers with the message that miracles can happen in the world of fairy tales as well as in the real world.

Before I finish, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the storytellers who have shared their stories, challenges and ideas. The community I have met around stories and challenge this year has brought me great joy and amusement.

With the wish of a happy 2021 to you all, let’s get started.

Chapter overview

@CathyTea @Shadami @pammiechick @AudreyFld @TheYayToast @_sims_Yimi @SnuffyBucket @ThePlumbob @CitizenErased14 @Onyeka001 @mypalsim1 @mercuryfoam @lisabee2 @afai1261 @Minraed @SoulGal7 @PitlordMaggie @LegacySims2017 @Karababy52 @Queenarella @MaggieMarley @Kellogg_J_Kellogg @Skeilah

NB: If there is anyone I have overlooked, please let me know.
If anyone hates to be mentioned, I would also like to know, so I will not repeat it in the future.

MonaSolstraale

Chapter 1

NB: For those who read the story in Reader. Due to a strange error in WordPress, it looks like this chapter was published 24 hours ago in Reader.
I will try to correct the error before the next chapter.

AudreyFld

@MonaSolstraale wrote: »

One day, our descendants might read about about the covid-19 pandemic and the year 2020 in the history books.

By that time, I hope it is a chapter over and that our way of life has not led to even greater disasters. I really hope so.

During this time, one could well wish for a miracle … and perhaps there really is a miracle on the way in the form of an effective vaccine. I wish it would be available in all parts of the world before too many more people will die.

We all need to be reminded of miracles and therefore I want to take a break from the story of Tusnelda and Trix, to share this short story. This story will be my Christmas present to my readers with the message that miracles can happen in the world of fairy tales as well as in the real world.

Before I finish, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the storytellers who have shared their stories, challenges and ideas. The community I have met around stories and challenge this year has brought me great joy and amusement.

With the wish of a happy 2021 to you all, let’s get started.

@CathyTea @Shadami @pammiechick @AudreyFld @TheYayToast @_sims_Yimi @SnuffyBucket @ThePlumbob @CitizenErased14 @Onyeka001 @mypalsim1 @mercuryfoam @lisabee2 @afai1261 @Minraed @SoulGal7 @PitlordMaggie @LegacySims2017 @Karababy52 @Queenarella @MaggieMarley @Kellogg_J_Kellogg @Skeilah

NB: If there is anyone I have overlooked, please let me know.
If anyone hates to be mentioned, I would also like to know, so I will not repeat it in the future.

I’m touched by the love you send everyone’s way. I hope your 2021, and everyone else’s, is brighter and happier as we are hopefully able to begin to reunite with our family, our friends and even our jobs. ❤️

MonaSolstraale

@AudreyFld Thank you

Kellogg_J_Kellogg

Thank you for sharing this story and thank you for tagging me as well...I feel part of the sim lit community now!

An intriguing set-up...the "snake" has classic villain written all over him.

I'm looking forward to the next instalments.

Skeilah

Thank you so much for tagging me in this. This is really heartwarming

pammiechick

Hugs to you too!!!

TheYayToast

Thank you so much for tagging me. I love the story so far. I wasn't expecting that twist at all!

I wish you the merriest of Christmas and so much joy in the New Year.

mercuryfoam

Thank you for such a sweet present. I can't get enough of your pictures and the depth in your writing. Looking forward to reading more of Alia and Akia's story. 🥰

SnuffyBucket

Woo! I'm always happy to read a new Mona story.

With everything going on, it's totally not feeling Christmassy this year, so an elf-less, snowless story is kinda perfect. I would like to return the present, but my cheery story skills are non-existent so, what else would you like? Socks?

LegacySims2017

Going to join the crowd and give thanks for the tag. I enjoyed what you wrote and the imagery of the screenshots! Whether you're spending Christmas this year with people or by yourself, I wish you the merriest. Here's to a better year ahead of us!

ThePlumbob

You are so sweet Mona! Thank you for thinking of us in the holiday season, this is a treat indeed!

MonaSolstraale

Thanks for all your sweet comments
My introduction here in the thread is an abbreviation of some personal thoughts on my website. You can find them and a chapter overview here: A unique miracle
All chapter headings are planned and will be published gradually.
In addition to guesswork on the plot, it will give you an assurance that I will finish the story before Christmas

@Kellogg_J_Kellogg Thanks! I'm happy if I make you feel a little more part of the Simlit community now
It may look like everyone has known each other for years and it may take a few tries before finding your corner. My experience is that there is a room for everyone with a penchant for stories.

@Skeilah Thanks for your sweet comment ... and for thinking of me in connection with Tarzan.
I'm really glad you took up that challenge

@pammiechick Thanks! I hug you back!

@TheYayToast Thanks! You too!
I promised you that story at some point. Maybe you will remember when you read the sequel

@mercuryfoam Thanks! You are something of a visual artist yourself. You almost make me blush

@SnuffyBucket Socks sound like a nice gift so I can keep warm
It seems pretty cold in your story right now ... I do not hear that many beeps

@LegacySims2017 Thank you for your comment

@ThePlumbob Thanks!

Here is a little extra gift for Vlads many fans. This also applies @_sims_Yimi and @Karababy52 who will probably appreciate these discarded image:

I did not invite him inside ... but maybe he needed a beach vacation

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_sims_Yimi

@MonaSolstraale

MonaSolstraale wrote: »

Here is a little extra gift for Vlads many fans. This also applies @_sims_Yimi and @Karababy52 who will probably appreciate these discarded image:

I did not invite him inside ... but maybe he needed a beach vacation

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Oh gods. Vlad in his tiny bikini bottoms. The horror Everyone at the beach, cover your eyes! Cover them! All he's missing is a dot of sunscreen on his nose and big ol' sunglasses.

NhimSim

Thank You for tagging me and sharing this story with us all - I look forward to seeing where your tale of miracles will take us.

Since it's that time of year I wish you and all the other lovely storytellers here a very merry what-ever-you-celebrate and a happier and better next year 💕

MonaSolstraale

Time goes by and Akia and Alia still have not succeeded in making a viable child. The attempt to get pregnant leads Alia out on an unknown journey.


Chapter 2

SoulGal7

@MonaSolstraale - Thanks for tagging me, and I will bookmark this page and read this on the weekend. I love the images. So beautiful

MonaSolstraale

Thank you @SoulGal7 and @Onyeka001

Karababy52

@MonaSolstraale Thank you for tagging me for your very thoughtful gift of a story to brighten our days. Very much appreciated! *Hugs* I'm enjoying the story so far very much.

However, seeing Vlad in his itty bitty zebra speedo wasn't such a treat! *my eyes my eyes* GAH! No worries though, I know it's all in fun and it just shows how much you know me and feel comfortable about teasing me with those.

Happy Simming!

MonaSolstraale

@Karababy52 Yes I think I know you so well
Thanks for the comment

SoulGal7

All caught up with Chapter 2....such intrigue and you left us hanging!.....GAH!

MonaSolstraale

SoulGal7 wrote: »

All caught up with Chapter 2....such intrigue and you left us hanging!.....GAH!

Sorry!

CitizenErased14

Thank you for the tag and for thinking of me! I’ve enjoyed these first two chapters, though I’m wondering what that spell will really do! (And wondering what Vlad will be up to!)

I was going to like and comment on Wordpress but it was acting weird for me So I commented here instead!

Thanks again, interested to see what happens next!!!!

MonaSolstraale

@CitizenErased14 Thank you for your comment!
WordPress behaves really strangely....
I can never make a like on the websites, but must always make it in Reader.
However, I can still write comments on most web pages.

MonaSolstraale

The sorceress gives Alia two tasks. The first is the payment, the other should she perform when she comes home.


Chapter 3

MonaSolstraale

When the glare hits your eyes, it becomes impossible to see. Today, Alia and Akia discover that something beside the sun emits a glare.


Chapter 4