Mary Kendall, A Ghost Story
@CravenLestat gifted me a ghost sim with a sad story. This is his story about how she became a ghost. The Mary Kendall Story :( Mary was a only child born to a poor family from the town o...
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You’re most welcome! <3
I think side stories can enrich a plot as a whole, especially when they’re more of a subplot which ties back into the main plotline in some way. They add tension, help with pacing, and make the story even more compelling. And as I’ve mentioned before, I enjoy considering all the possibilities and various directions a story could go, and subplots can really add to that. :)
I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to Damien and Mary’s relationship progressing further. I mean, I’m enjoying the building anticipation and the slow and tender burn they share, but OTOH I keep feeling like they are running out of time. Tomorrow isn’t promised for any of us, but that’s even truer for Mary. :/ They may have to pack a lifetime of love in a very few short days or weeks. So carpe diem, Damien! Or in this case, carpe Mary! :p :joy:
I was glad that the ghosts got to say their goodbyes too. Oh yes, I remember the fire ghosts wanted to be next... Elias and Daniel and Daisy, although I don’t think you ever used Daisy’s name, or maybe you changed it? But I do remember she was a bit sassy with Damien, lol. Looking forward to hearing their backstories and what Damien can find out about their cases. :smiley:
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Thank you. I’m so very sorry to hear of your husband’s illness and passing. I can only imagine how difficult that must have been. Hugs!
Falls are/have been devastating for my hubby as well and it scares me too. We do our best to minimize the potential, which can be hard since his functionality can vary so much. I don’t plan to return to work anytime soon; hubby and our kids and grandkids are my priority. It’s not an easy life (I know you understand completely!), but it is ours and will be what we make of it.
I try to keep a good attitude, although I falter at times. But when I feel frustrated or overwhelmed, taking a moment to step back and remember to be grateful for what we do have instead of looking back at what we’ve lost, is the only way forward. Whatever the future brings, I will find my path through it the best way I know how.
I think those of us who write stories do put bits of our experiences and ourselves in them. And I know writing helps me process and deal with the stresses of life too; it’s cathartic. We are all gamers as well—us, our kids, and the grandkids a bit now; even my retired parents have taken it up, lol. Hubby is less so now because his hand function will never be what it was, but we designed and built him a huge desk that would accommodate him in his power wheelchair and hold all sorts of gadgets so he could manage to get back to gaming to some degree. It is such good hand/finger coordination therapy for him! :lol:
That was so sweet of your hubby to give you the gift of Sims. It’s definitely one of those games that can help get you through tough times. And it's awesome that playing the game keeps you feeling connected to him; what a wonderful way to remember him. I love that! <3
Falls are/have been devastating for my hubby as well and it scares me too. We do our best to minimize the potential, which can be hard since his functionality can vary so much. I don’t plan to return to work anytime soon; hubby and our kids and grandkids are my priority. It’s not an easy life (I know you understand completely!), but it is ours and will be what we make of it.
I try to keep a good attitude, although I falter at times. But when I feel frustrated or overwhelmed, taking a moment to step back and remember to be grateful for what we do have instead of looking back at what we’ve lost, is the only way forward. Whatever the future brings, I will find my path through it the best way I know how.
I think those of us who write stories do put bits of our experiences and ourselves in them. And I know writing helps me process and deal with the stresses of life too; it’s cathartic. We are all gamers as well—us, our kids, and the grandkids a bit now; even my retired parents have taken it up, lol. Hubby is less so now because his hand function will never be what it was, but we designed and built him a huge desk that would accommodate him in his power wheelchair and hold all sorts of gadgets so he could manage to get back to gaming to some degree. It is such good hand/finger coordination therapy for him! :lol:
That was so sweet of your hubby to give you the gift of Sims. It’s definitely one of those games that can help get you through tough times. And it's awesome that playing the game keeps you feeling connected to him; what a wonderful way to remember him. I love that! <3
I think side stories can enrich a plot as a whole, especially when they’re more of a subplot which ties back into the main plotline in some way. They add tension, help with pacing, and make the story even more compelling. And as I’ve mentioned before, I enjoy considering all the possibilities and various directions a story could go, and subplots can really add to that. :)
I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to Damien and Mary’s relationship progressing further. I mean, I’m enjoying the building anticipation and the slow and tender burn they share, but OTOH I keep feeling like they are running out of time. Tomorrow isn’t promised for any of us, but that’s even truer for Mary. :/ They may have to pack a lifetime of love in a very few short days or weeks. So carpe diem, Damien! Or in this case, carpe Mary! :p :joy:
I was glad that the ghosts got to say their goodbyes too. Oh yes, I remember the fire ghosts wanted to be next... Elias and Daniel and Daisy, although I don’t think you ever used Daisy’s name, or maybe you changed it? But I do remember she was a bit sassy with Damien, lol. Looking forward to hearing their backstories and what Damien can find out about their cases. :smiley:
