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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Mary Kendall, A Ghost Story
From The Heart
https://youtu.be/4uTG7gDrBxc
Damien walks out toward Mary's memorial. He looks around at the black brittle weeds and dried brush that has overgrown the backyard. Several blackened and dead trees tower over the memorial. He is concerned they will fall and strike the house during a severe thunderstorm. His sweater catches on one of the dead thorn bushes and after carefully extracting himself he walks over to the memorial. The yard looks considerably worse without the glistening snow that conveys a distorted sense of beauty even with weeds and dead growth. The only cheerful spot is where the hearty crocuses bloom just before spring each year.
“Good morning Mary! The snow has melted overnight. The crocuses are still blooming brightly. I’m going to clean up out here and make a pretty garden for you.”
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Walking to the garage Damien grabs a shovel and a few other garden tools. He carefully digs up the dead brush and bushes and weeds by the roots, so they will not regrow. The ground is still hard from the fierce winter, so it takes a lot more energy to get them out. It requires careful pruning around the crocuses to prevent harm to them. They will be gone by the time Mary returns but he hopes they will return next spring. Damien discovers several clumps of daffodils in the brush and knows these unique flowers will bloom most of the summer. Damien decides to transplant them when he gets the new flowers. The physical work soothes his heart and lonely soul.
He organizes his thoughts while working. He wants to devote 100% of his time to her and getting her humanity back when she returns. Damien is a creature of habit and loves lists. He pulls out his phone and opens his memo app. He opens a new page and writes the word garden. He lists several flowers to look for as well as a garden bench at the local nursery. While he has the app up, he opens his work file and jots a few thoughts about the fire ghosts to add in the case file later. He includes Gregor on the list, the lightning ghost to see if he knows anything. The last thing added is, talk to Jamie and Lee about the foods that may restore humanity.
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Damien finally removes the two dead thorn bushes and manages not to dig up any of the crocuses. He’s tired and leans against one of the dead trees taking a break. He speaks softly “I don’t know if you can sense me. I miss you so much. I love you. I long to hold you in my arms once more my dearest Mary. Working on this little garden helps me feel closer to you.”
He slides down the tree, sitting on the ground as he continues talking to her. “I’m going to the garden center and order some plants and colorful flowers. When you get back, we can fill the entire yard with blooms. I’ll return later to say goodnight.”
He reaches out and gently touches the memorial eagerly searching with his heart and soul for any possible sign of Mary.
I cannot feel her. I know she is out there. In the netherworld with the Fates. I believe she will return to me. I can't go on without her. I put my trust, faith and hope in Lee to bring Mary home to me. My miracle will happen. I do believe.
He sits quietly lost in his thoughts as the birds sing their morning songs. He finds solace sitting close to Mary's memorial.
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Staggering a little Damien, walks to the house. His legs are stiffened from sitting on the ground after the physical activity. The others are in the house chatting and he asks about the dead trees. Bekka tells him, " I could remove a small tree but not those big ones."
Lee advises him, "if it is dead my magic will remove it."
“That would be magnificent Lee, thank you so much. I really appreciate all that you are doing."
He turns to Bekka and explains “I’m going to the garden center to buy a few flowering plants to put in the back. I’ll finish cleaning up the debris tomorrow. It felt really good working outside. I know you and Mary designed the landscaping together. I just want to do a little something in this spot. She can change it later if she wants."
“Damien, she's going to treasure it because it is a gift from your heart. This will be perfect as she wanted me to wait until she is back to work on the landscaping. This way we will have a beautiful spot as a focus and we can work out from there."
Damien smiles happily at Bekka's assessment. "I hope so! Mary is so excited about making this house ours. You took our ideas and this house is becoming our perfect home."
"Please, everyone meet me at the diner this evening. Lee and Layla, you will enjoy this place. It has the best home cooked food of any diner I've been in. I will call you when I'm on the way if that would work." They all agree to meet at the diner.
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Damien is amazed at the dazzling arrangements of colorful spring flowers set out at the nursery. The gardeners must have worked hard this morning transferring them out of the greenhouses and setting them up. It's a gorgeous display, and he goes from spot to spot picking out what he believes would please Mary the most. He knows she would enjoy a dancing sunflower, so he orders one of those. After picking out the plants he wants and arranging delivery, he buys a few fresh fruits and vegetables from one of the carts. The fruits and vegetables will be delivered to the house as well.
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Layla and Lee climb up to the viewing spot that is not too far away from the manor. Layla was amazed at the views in winter. They are just as spectacular in spring.
The leader of the town, Renauld notices them and introduces himself. He prides himself on his knowledge of the town residents and knows they are visitors. With his politician charm he quickly finds out they are staying at Spring Manor.
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As they go down the mountain, Lee observes the local cemetery ahead. He has the taxi driver stop. He and Layla explore the cemetery. He wonders what kind of fish is stocked in the pond behind the mausoleum. Lee reads the flyer about the catacombs and invites Layla to join him on the tour.
Layla is not fond of gloomy scary places that are full of cobwebs, spiders and bones. She looks over at Lee, smiles bravely. "I'd love to go with you."
Just before proceeding with the tour, Lee receives a call from Damien asking if they are ready to go to the diner. Lee tells him they are on the way and hails a cab.
"We can arrange the tour another time." he tells Layla. It will be more fun to do at night."
She pales, thinking night would be worse than daytime. Her heart thumps loudly in her chest both from fear and anticipation of more time with Lee. "Sounds like a plan."
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They enjoy a delicious meal at the diner. Lee and Layla agree after the first few bites this is not a place to be missed during a visit. Damien tells them about the garden center visit.
Layla and Lee talk about meeting Renauld as well as taking the tour of the mausoleum. Jamie looks interested in the tour.
Bekka looks a bit guilty as she realizes she has not talked with her godparents in a few days. She looks over at Jamie. "We need to visit them."
Jamie gulps and nods as he thinks about how that meeting could possibly go. "Tomorrow?"
"I will call and see if they are available after work tomorrow." She pats his hand soothingly. "You never know, they may be too busy."
Jamie brightens at that thought, but then his face falls. "I guess it is better to go ahead and get it done. It won't be any easier waiting and putting it off."
He explains to Layla and Lee that Renauld and his wife are Bekka's godparents.
"He seemed very nice." remarks Layla.
"He is." Jamie tells them. "Catarina is very nice as well, but can be a little intimidating. I'm not quite sure she thinks I'm good enough for Bekka."
"Jamie, if you can handle me, you can handle her." teases Layla.
"Well, you have a point." He grins at Layla. "She did treat me better after I rid her home of some nasty poltergeists."
Bekka giggles. "She didn't like your motorcycle."
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By the time they get home it is late and everyone heads to their rooms. Damien walks outside and bids Mary goodnight. He is tired from his physical activity today and hopes to sleep well. He knows Jamie will help him if he needs it, but he doesn't want to need help.
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Lee decides to meditate before going to bed. Rani and Lia come in after hunting together. They stealthily approach Lee slowly, wondering what the man is doing. Rani inches closer and sniffs but all she smells is that funny stick that is burning in the tray.
Lia twists her head as she stares at him puzzled by his actions. She finally says to Rani. “I’ve seen my humans do strange things, but never sit on the floor and fall asleep with a stick burning.”
Rani stretches and stares at Lee. “Maybe he is praying to Bastet to give him a cat. I don’t think we need any more cats in the house right now. Should we wake him up?”
“No, let's put our treasures out and go to bed. I’m sleepy.”
The kitties put their prizes on the floor and climb upstairs satisfied with their successful hunt and fun they had together.
Lee finishes his meditation and cleans up the treasures left by the kitties. He carefully picks up the unfortunate parakeet and takes it outside to release it.
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The parakeet sits tamely on Lee's arm. With a twitch of his fingers, his magic enters the parakeet. It goes from grey and cold to warm and healthy, its normal vibrant yellow and green color returning. It chirrups a thank you before flying away and Lee smiles.
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Lee looks around the yard and two of the trees are definitely dead and not salvageable. He decides burning is the most efficient way to be rid of them. His spell is a powerful fireblast magic that intentionally strikes the specific target but does not affect the surrounding area. The burn is extremely intense so not a cinder remains. The other two trees that are black and appear dead are in fact still living, but haunted. He performs an exorcism and restoration ritual on the two haunted trees miraculously restoring them to their former glory. The expansive magic progressively extends over the rest of the property, instantly releasing any other undiscovered harmful spirits back to the pits where they belong.
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From The Heart
https://youtu.be/4uTG7gDrBxc
Damien walks out toward Mary's memorial. He looks around at the black brittle weeds and dried brush that has overgrown the backyard. Several blackened and dead trees tower over the memorial. He is concerned they will fall and strike the house during a severe thunderstorm. His sweater catches on one of the dead thorn bushes and after carefully extracting himself he walks over to the memorial. The yard looks considerably worse without the glistening snow that conveys a distorted sense of beauty even with weeds and dead growth. The only cheerful spot is where the hearty crocuses bloom just before spring each year.
“Good morning Mary! The snow has melted overnight. The crocuses are still blooming brightly. I’m going to clean up out here and make a pretty garden for you.”
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Walking to the garage Damien grabs a shovel and a few other garden tools. He carefully digs up the dead brush and bushes and weeds by the roots, so they will not regrow. The ground is still hard from the fierce winter, so it takes a lot more energy to get them out. It requires careful pruning around the crocuses to prevent harm to them. They will be gone by the time Mary returns but he hopes they will return next spring. Damien discovers several clumps of daffodils in the brush and knows these unique flowers will bloom most of the summer. Damien decides to transplant them when he gets the new flowers. The physical work soothes his heart and lonely soul.
He organizes his thoughts while working. He wants to devote 100% of his time to her and getting her humanity back when she returns. Damien is a creature of habit and loves lists. He pulls out his phone and opens his memo app. He opens a new page and writes the word garden. He lists several flowers to look for as well as a garden bench at the local nursery. While he has the app up, he opens his work file and jots a few thoughts about the fire ghosts to add in the case file later. He includes Gregor on the list, the lightning ghost to see if he knows anything. The last thing added is, talk to Jamie and Lee about the foods that may restore humanity.
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Damien finally removes the two dead thorn bushes and manages not to dig up any of the crocuses. He’s tired and leans against one of the dead trees taking a break. He speaks softly “I don’t know if you can sense me. I miss you so much. I love you. I long to hold you in my arms once more my dearest Mary. Working on this little garden helps me feel closer to you.”
He slides down the tree, sitting on the ground as he continues talking to her. “I’m going to the garden center and order some plants and colorful flowers. When you get back, we can fill the entire yard with blooms. I’ll return later to say goodnight.”
He reaches out and gently touches the memorial eagerly searching with his heart and soul for any possible sign of Mary.
I cannot feel her. I know she is out there. In the netherworld with the Fates. I believe she will return to me. I can't go on without her. I put my trust, faith and hope in Lee to bring Mary home to me. My miracle will happen. I do believe.
He sits quietly lost in his thoughts as the birds sing their morning songs. He finds solace sitting close to Mary's memorial.
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Staggering a little Damien, walks to the house. His legs are stiffened from sitting on the ground after the physical activity. The others are in the house chatting and he asks about the dead trees. Bekka tells him, " I could remove a small tree but not those big ones."
Lee advises him, "if it is dead my magic will remove it."
“That would be magnificent Lee, thank you so much. I really appreciate all that you are doing."
He turns to Bekka and explains “I’m going to the garden center to buy a few flowering plants to put in the back. I’ll finish cleaning up the debris tomorrow. It felt really good working outside. I know you and Mary designed the landscaping together. I just want to do a little something in this spot. She can change it later if she wants."
“Damien, she's going to treasure it because it is a gift from your heart. This will be perfect as she wanted me to wait until she is back to work on the landscaping. This way we will have a beautiful spot as a focus and we can work out from there."
Damien smiles happily at Bekka's assessment. "I hope so! Mary is so excited about making this house ours. You took our ideas and this house is becoming our perfect home."
"Please, everyone meet me at the diner this evening. Lee and Layla, you will enjoy this place. It has the best home cooked food of any diner I've been in. I will call you when I'm on the way if that would work." They all agree to meet at the diner.
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Damien is amazed at the dazzling arrangements of colorful spring flowers set out at the nursery. The gardeners must have worked hard this morning transferring them out of the greenhouses and setting them up. It's a gorgeous display, and he goes from spot to spot picking out what he believes would please Mary the most. He knows she would enjoy a dancing sunflower, so he orders one of those. After picking out the plants he wants and arranging delivery, he buys a few fresh fruits and vegetables from one of the carts. The fruits and vegetables will be delivered to the house as well.
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Layla and Lee climb up to the viewing spot that is not too far away from the manor. Layla was amazed at the views in winter. They are just as spectacular in spring.
The leader of the town, Renauld notices them and introduces himself. He prides himself on his knowledge of the town residents and knows they are visitors. With his politician charm he quickly finds out they are staying at Spring Manor.
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As they go down the mountain, Lee observes the local cemetery ahead. He has the taxi driver stop. He and Layla explore the cemetery. He wonders what kind of fish is stocked in the pond behind the mausoleum. Lee reads the flyer about the catacombs and invites Layla to join him on the tour.
Layla is not fond of gloomy scary places that are full of cobwebs, spiders and bones. She looks over at Lee, smiles bravely. "I'd love to go with you."
Just before proceeding with the tour, Lee receives a call from Damien asking if they are ready to go to the diner. Lee tells him they are on the way and hails a cab.
"We can arrange the tour another time." he tells Layla. It will be more fun to do at night."
She pales, thinking night would be worse than daytime. Her heart thumps loudly in her chest both from fear and anticipation of more time with Lee. "Sounds like a plan."
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They enjoy a delicious meal at the diner. Lee and Layla agree after the first few bites this is not a place to be missed during a visit. Damien tells them about the garden center visit.
Layla and Lee talk about meeting Renauld as well as taking the tour of the mausoleum. Jamie looks interested in the tour.
Bekka looks a bit guilty as she realizes she has not talked with her godparents in a few days. She looks over at Jamie. "We need to visit them."
Jamie gulps and nods as he thinks about how that meeting could possibly go. "Tomorrow?"
"I will call and see if they are available after work tomorrow." She pats his hand soothingly. "You never know, they may be too busy."
Jamie brightens at that thought, but then his face falls. "I guess it is better to go ahead and get it done. It won't be any easier waiting and putting it off."
He explains to Layla and Lee that Renauld and his wife are Bekka's godparents.
"He seemed very nice." remarks Layla.
"He is." Jamie tells them. "Catarina is very nice as well, but can be a little intimidating. I'm not quite sure she thinks I'm good enough for Bekka."
"Jamie, if you can handle me, you can handle her." teases Layla.
"Well, you have a point." He grins at Layla. "She did treat me better after I rid her home of some nasty poltergeists."
Bekka giggles. "She didn't like your motorcycle."
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By the time they get home it is late and everyone heads to their rooms. Damien walks outside and bids Mary goodnight. He is tired from his physical activity today and hopes to sleep well. He knows Jamie will help him if he needs it, but he doesn't want to need help.
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Lee decides to meditate before going to bed. Rani and Lia come in after hunting together. They stealthily approach Lee slowly, wondering what the man is doing. Rani inches closer and sniffs but all she smells is that funny stick that is burning in the tray.
Lia twists her head as she stares at him puzzled by his actions. She finally says to Rani. “I’ve seen my humans do strange things, but never sit on the floor and fall asleep with a stick burning.”
Rani stretches and stares at Lee. “Maybe he is praying to Bastet to give him a cat. I don’t think we need any more cats in the house right now. Should we wake him up?”
“No, let's put our treasures out and go to bed. I’m sleepy.”
The kitties put their prizes on the floor and climb upstairs satisfied with their successful hunt and fun they had together.
Lee finishes his meditation and cleans up the treasures left by the kitties. He carefully picks up the unfortunate parakeet and takes it outside to release it.
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The parakeet sits tamely on Lee's arm. With a twitch of his fingers, his magic enters the parakeet. It goes from grey and cold to warm and healthy, its normal vibrant yellow and green color returning. It chirrups a thank you before flying away and Lee smiles.
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Lee looks around the yard and two of the trees are definitely dead and not salvageable. He decides burning is the most efficient way to be rid of them. His spell is a powerful fireblast magic that intentionally strikes the specific target but does not affect the surrounding area. The burn is extremely intense so not a cinder remains. The other two trees that are black and appear dead are in fact still living, but haunted. He performs an exorcism and restoration ritual on the two haunted trees miraculously restoring them to their former glory. The expansive magic progressively extends over the rest of the property, instantly releasing any other undiscovered harmful spirits back to the pits where they belong.
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