Hey everyone. I've been wanting to do two things recently: play with aging on, and start a gameplay story thread. I figured, why not do both at the same time?One of my favorite sims to play is my celebrity sim, Monica Sharpe.Monica's backstory:Spoiler (Highlight to read)Monica and her dog Nugget started out as the test sims for Cats & Dogs, which I bought in 2020 a few days after I got the base game. I really enjoyed playing them, and so I kept them. Monica was struggling to pay her bills as a freelance digital artist, so I looked up the highest paying career in the Sims 4, and ever since then, Monica has been a style influencer. Her and Nugget are the only sims that I've never used cheats with. (Actually, I did cheat with them once but that was because they were living in a terrible apartment and Nugget couldn't seem to go down the elevator to...fill his needs. And I use mods that increase Monica's income from her books and videos, so that might be cheating.) Anyways, Monica is now a successful fashion influencer, having designed outfits for top celebrities like Octavia Moon. She's an expert veterinarian, she owns a retail store called SharpeStyles Fashion where she sells clothing, makes videos using the video station, and she is the author of not one, but two books! One of which earned her a starlight accolade. Monica and her dog Nugget started out as the test sims for Cats & Dogs, which I bought in 2020 a few days after I got the base game. I really enjoyed playing them, and so I kept them. Monica was struggling to pay her bills as a freelance digital artist, so I looked up the highest paying career in the Sims 4, and ever since then, Monica has been a style influencer. Her and Nugget are the only sims that I've never used cheats with. (Actually, I did cheat with them once but that was because they were living in a terrible apartment and Nugget couldn't seem to go down the elevator to...fill his needs. And I use mods that increase Monica's income from her books and videos, so that might be cheating.) Anyways, Monica is now a successful fashion influencer, having designed outfits for top celebrities like Octavia Moon. She's an expert veterinarian, she owns a retail store called SharpeStyles Fashion where she sells clothing, makes videos using the video station, and she is the author of not one, but two books! One of which earned her a starlight accolade. Posting gameplay updates about Monica is something I've been considering for a while, but the truth is, Monica is kind of running out of things to do. She's a millionaire, she owns three houses (through a mod), a car (through another mod) and she makes at least 30,000 a day between her job and her books and videos (again, thanks to a mod that increases it.) She really has it all. And I don't really know what else for her to do. (Starting a family isn't really an option in my main save where I play with aging off and want everyone's ages to make sense compared to one another)So, I thought to myself: why not start her story from the beginning? The first time, I started her as a young adult (and since I play with aging off, she's never aged.) This time, I wanted to start her as a teen. As I said, I've been wanting to play with aging on for a while, so what better sim to start with than Monica! I plan to play her from teen to elder, and have her start a family, and do everything that I can't/won't do in my main save.I found the original version of her in my library, and aged her down to teen. Then, I made her mom and moved them to Copperdale. (Because, what better place to start your teen life, eh?"Her dog Nugget isn't in the story right now, since I want her to adopt him when she becomes a young adult.I edited the Water Tower Way lot to have a really cool basement designed for teens, and gave Monica an awesome (if I do say so myself) teen bedroom.Spoiler (Highlight to read)Water Tower Wayhttps://i.imgur.com/imYAVKG.pngThe Basementhttps://i.imgur.com/t7prSXP.pngMonica's roomhttps://i.imgur.com/aetqajI.pngWater Tower Wayhttps://i.imgur.com/imYAVKG.pngThe Basementhttps://i.imgur.com/t7prSXP.pngMonica's roomhttps://i.imgur.com/aetqajI.pngSorry for the extremely long post, but I wanted everyone to kind of have an Idea of how this thread came about and why I'm doing this playthrough with Monica.As soon as I do some last minute edits, I'll post the story of Monica's first day of school at Copperdale high.I got the first story posted! You can read it below. I divided it up into sections to make it easier for me to keep up with, and hopefully easier for you all to read.Also, not sure how often I'll be able to post new story updates, but I'll update it as often as I can.

Chapter 1: First Day of SchoolFall 2nd, 2006. Monica Sharpe arrived at Copperdale high at 8am sharp. She had stuffed her backpack full at the last minute with pencils, notebooks, erasers, everything she could possibly need. And some dirty clothes that she packed by mistake. Not wanting to smell like dirty laundry, she tossed them in some bushes nearby.Part 1: Wolfgang MunchSpoiler (Highlight to read)https://i.imgur.com/ZM2Gf2x.png"I saw what you did." said a mysterious voice."huh?" Monica turned around."You threw those clothes in the bushes!" said the boy standing beside her.https://i.imgur.com/Zan3U8o.png"Who are you?" asked Monica."Munch. Wolfgang Munch. My friends call me Wolfgang. You, however, can call me Munch.""Um.. okay." Monica didn't really know why this guy was so upset. "As far as the clothes," she said, "I was in a really big hurry today and stuffed them in my backpack by mistake. I'm planning to come and get them when I leave today""Well, that may be so," said Munch, "but this is my school, and you don't trash my School! Put them in your locker!""Okay okay," said Monica, backing away, "I got it. I'll put them in my locker.""Exactly! Because...""I know I know," said Monica, "because it's your school.""No!" snapped Munch, "It's... no that's right. Yes! It's my school!"With that, he walked away.https://i.imgur.com/ZM2Gf2x.png"I saw what you did." said a mysterious voice."huh?" Monica turned around."You threw those clothes in the bushes!" said the boy standing beside her.https://i.imgur.com/Zan3U8o.png"Who are you?" asked Monica."Munch. Wolfgang Munch. My friends call me Wolfgang. You, however, can call me Munch.""Um.. okay." Monica didn't really know why this guy was so upset. "As far as the clothes," she said, "I was in a really big hurry today and stuffed them in my backpack by mistake. I'm planning to come and get them when I leave today""Well, that may be so," said Munch, "but this is my school, and you don't trash my School! Put them in your locker!""Okay okay," said Monica, backing away, "I got it. I'll put them in my locker.""Exactly! Because...""I know I know," said Monica, "because it's your school.""No!" snapped Munch, "It's... no that's right. Yes! It's my school!"With that, he walked away.Part 2: The before class checklistSpoiler (Highlight to read)Monica approached Copperdale high.https://i.imgur.com/H9UGKY0.pngShe took a deep breath, "Well, here I am. The next part of my life, waiting behind these doors."She opened the doors and stepped insidehttps://i.imgur.com/YUGkKLo.pngShe checked the email she had received from the school yesterday.https://i.imgur.com/qd7mgWK.png"Glad we sprung for the premium plan with internet access," thought Monica, "First things first: claim a locker"She walked over to the locker on the end of the left side of the entryway, "Won't forget which one's mine if it's the last one!" She thought."Now, it feels like mine!" she said, proudly admiring her awesome decorating skills.https://i.imgur.com/QuwHnXx.pngShe threw the clothes in her locker as Munch had said, and checked the email again, "OK, speak with principal Prescott to get classroom assignment."She wandered around until she found the principal's office.She walked in the room to find the principal intensely clicking on her computer.https://i.imgur.com/gaynp36.pngMonica raised her hand, "Excuse m...""Take a seat, please," Said the principal as she continued…whatever it was she was doing on her computer."Okay," said Monica. She checked the time on her phone. It was getting close to time for class, and she still had some things left on her to-do list.https://i.imgur.com/fTmMNmj.pngMonica sat down and waited. The principal kept clicking on her computer for a few minutes.https://i.imgur.com/jHpYIYY.pngShe waited…https://i.imgur.com/sfDVsm2.png…and waited…https://i.imgur.com/q3sOnea.png"Excuse me!" Monica said, waving her hands.https://i.imgur.com/0S9YnZz.png"What is it, miss...?" The principal trailed off.https://i.imgur.com/OBDjFJB.png"Sharpe. Monica Sharpe, ma'am," Monica felt rather awkward, "Sorry for interrupting you, but I need my class assignment."https://i.imgur.com/nmv72Rz.png"You'll be in class 1, Miss Sharpe." The principal said, rather stiffly."Okay," said Monica, "You know, I'm really excited for school today. By the way, how old is this school? Do you have a library? How's the cafeteria food? Are there lots of options? Is..."https://i.imgur.com/gzok6fO.pngThe principal sighed, "Miss Sharpe, I'm very busy right now with, um, important paperwork, yes, and I'd like to finish it before the grim reaper shows up. Now if you don't mind, please, run along."https://i.imgur.com/WmiK7Cj.png"Yes ma'am," Monica said as she got up and checked the email, "Okay. Next up: talk to teacher about class schedule."As she was leaving the principal's office, she heard the computer say, "Game Over!""Important paperwork, eh?" Monica thought.Monica ran all around the school trying to find the class 1 teacher, but she was nowhere to be seen. Just then, the bell rang. "Well, time to get to class."Monica approached Copperdale high.https://i.imgur.com/H9UGKY0.pngShe took a deep breath, "Well, here I am. The next part of my life, waiting behind these doors."She opened the doors and stepped insidehttps://i.imgur.com/YUGkKLo.pngShe checked the email she had received from the school yesterday.https://i.imgur.com/qd7mgWK.png"Glad we sprung for the premium plan with internet access," thought Monica, "First things first: claim a locker"She walked over to the locker on the end of the left side of the entryway, "Won't forget which one's mine if it's the last one!" She thought."Now, it feels like mine!" she said, proudly admiring her awesome decorating skills.https://i.imgur.com/QuwHnXx.pngShe threw the clothes in her locker as Munch had said, and checked the email again, "OK, speak with principal Prescott to get classroom assignment."She wandered around until she found the principal's office.She walked in the room to find the principal intensely clicking on her computer.https://i.imgur.com/gaynp36.pngMonica raised her hand, "Excuse m...""Take a seat, please," Said the principal as she continued…whatever it was she was doing on her computer."Okay," said Monica. She checked the time on her phone. It was getting close to time for class, and she still had some things left on her to-do list.https://i.imgur.com/fTmMNmj.pngMonica sat down and waited. The principal kept clicking on her computer for a few minutes.https://i.imgur.com/jHpYIYY.pngShe waited…https://i.imgur.com/sfDVsm2.png…and waited…https://i.imgur.com/q3sOnea.png"Excuse me!" Monica said, waving her hands.https://i.imgur.com/0S9YnZz.png"What is it, miss...?" The principal trailed off.https://i.imgur.com/OBDjFJB.png"Sharpe. Monica Sharpe, ma'am," Monica felt rather awkward, "Sorry for interrupting you, but I need my class assignment."https://i.imgur.com/nmv72Rz.png"You'll be in class 1, Miss Sharpe." The principal said, rather stiffly."Okay," said Monica, "You know, I'm really excited for school today. By the way, how old is this school? Do you have a library? How's the cafeteria food? Are there lots of options? Is..."https://i.imgur.com/gzok6fO.pngThe principal sighed, "Miss Sharpe, I'm very busy right now with, um, important paperwork, yes, and I'd like to finish it before the grim reaper shows up. Now if you don't mind, please, run along."https://i.imgur.com/WmiK7Cj.png"Yes ma'am," Monica said as she got up and checked the email, "Okay. Next up: talk to teacher about class schedule."As she was leaving the principal's office, she heard the computer say, "Game Over!""Important paperwork, eh?" Monica thought.Monica ran all around the school trying to find the class 1 teacher, but she was nowhere to be seen. Just then, the bell rang. "Well, time to get to class."Part 3: The first classSpoiler (Highlight to read)Monica followed the line of students headed to class 1. Class 1 met in room 2. Room 2 was an add on to the original building, built above room 1. As there was no stairway, the only way to get to room two was to walk around the back of the building through what used to be the school garden on the 2nd floor.https://i.imgur.com/5MkbiFK.pngA few students were already in the room. Monica took her seat at the front of the classroom, closest to the whiteboard. She had difficulty seeing it from much further away.https://i.imgur.com/GZyF0ee.pngA blonde haired girl with glasses sat down beside Monica. They both took out their notebooks and pencils."Good morning class 1! Welcome to your first day at Copperdale High. I'm Mrs. Coombes, but you can call me Ms. Rita. We'll start with roll call from the front left of the classroom.""Monica Sharpe?""Present!""Molly Prescott?""Present!""Prescott?" Thought Monica "Must be the Principal's daughter."The teacher continued to lecture as Molly took notes and Monica… stared off into space, daydreaming about all the adventures that awaited her in high-school. "I'll have a boyfriend, I'll be valedictorian, I'll join some clubs…"https://i.imgur.com/WUGOtBL.png"MISS SHARPE!!!" said a loud voice.https://i.imgur.com/GDerdpX.png"Huh?" Monica's thoughts snapped back to reality."I asked you a question, Miss Sharpe," said Ms. Rita, "What is the capital of the country of Windenburg?""Um… Windenburg…""That's correct, Miss Sharpe.""It is? I mean, it is! Yes, I knew that the capital of Windenburg is Windenburg. Yep!" lied Monica.Monica followed the line of students headed to class 1. Class 1 met in room 2. Room 2 was an add on to the original building, built above room 1. As there was no stairway, the only way to get to room two was to walk around the back of the building through what used to be the school garden on the 2nd floor.https://i.imgur.com/5MkbiFK.pngA few students were already in the room. Monica took her seat at the front of the classroom, closest to the whiteboard. She had difficulty seeing it from much further away.https://i.imgur.com/GZyF0ee.pngA blonde haired girl with glasses sat down beside Monica. They both took out their notebooks and pencils."Good morning class 1! Welcome to your first day at Copperdale High. I'm Mrs. Coombes, but you can call me Ms. Rita. We'll start with roll call from the front left of the classroom.""Monica Sharpe?""Present!""Molly Prescott?""Present!""Prescott?" Thought Monica "Must be the Principal's daughter."The teacher continued to lecture as Molly took notes and Monica… stared off into space, daydreaming about all the adventures that awaited her in high-school. "I'll have a boyfriend, I'll be valedictorian, I'll join some clubs…"https://i.imgur.com/WUGOtBL.png"MISS SHARPE!!!" said a loud voice.https://i.imgur.com/GDerdpX.png"Huh?" Monica's thoughts snapped back to reality."I asked you a question, Miss Sharpe," said Ms. Rita, "What is the capital of the country of Windenburg?""Um… Windenburg…""That's correct, Miss Sharpe.""It is? I mean, it is! Yes, I knew that the capital of Windenburg is Windenburg. Yep!" lied Monica.Part 4: LunchSpoiler (Highlight to read)Before Monica knew it, class was over and it was time for lunch. Monica hoped that the lunch at this school was better than the lunch at her old school.After reviewing the choices, Monica said, "I'll have a junior lunch, please."https://i.imgur.com/46uGUjd.png"Um… You're not a junior. You're a freshman," said the lunchlady."Hmhm. Freshwoman." corrected Monica."Right, freshwoman. Either way, you can't have the Junior Lunch unless you're a Junior.""Please, just this one time? I'll get something else next time.""Okay. Just this once," said the lunchlady."Thanks," said Monica.As Monica made her way to a table, she noticed a kid wearing a bag on his head. "Wonder what that's about?" she thought to herself. She sat down next to a girl who was just finishing her meal."Mmm!" said Monica aloud as she bit into her… whatever those brown things were on her plate.https://i.imgur.com/43Ifbad.png"Hey, so you're the new girl," said the girl sitting beside her."Yup," said Monica.https://i.imgur.com/Neyzai3.png"I'm Kaori. I saw you talking to Munch this morning. Best thing you can do for yourself is to stay out of his way. He runs this school, ya know.""So I've been told," said Monica."Kaori, who's that kid with the bag on his head?" asked Monica."That's Jeb Harris, "replied Kaori, "That's all I know. He never says anything much."Just then, Jeb and Munch sat down at their table.Monica held in a giggle as Jeb held his brownie up to the mouth on his bag and then made fake chewing noises.https://i.imgur.com/celE5UU.pngMunch just stared in disbelieve at what he was watching.Monica watched as Munch bit into his burger with the force of a cowplant's jaws. She wondered why he seemed to be so angry all the time.https://i.imgur.com/SerTwAy.png"Hey, maybe we got off on the wrong foot this morning. I'm Monica."Munch gave her an annoyed look, and, rather than saying something he just took another bite of his hamburger. (He really did, by the way)Monica sighed, "I guess he just wants to be left alone."https://i.imgur.com/YO1M2qD.pngBefore Monica knew it, class was over and it was time for lunch. Monica hoped that the lunch at this school was better than the lunch at her old school.After reviewing the choices, Monica said, "I'll have a junior lunch, please."https://i.imgur.com/46uGUjd.png"Um… You're not a junior. You're a freshman," said the lunchlady."Hmhm. Freshwoman." corrected Monica."Right, freshwoman. Either way, you can't have the Junior Lunch unless you're a Junior.""Please, just this one time? I'll get something else next time.""Okay. Just this once," said the lunchlady."Thanks," said Monica.As Monica made her way to a table, she noticed a kid wearing a bag on his head. "Wonder what that's about?" she thought to herself. She sat down next to a girl who was just finishing her meal."Mmm!" said Monica aloud as she bit into her… whatever those brown things were on her plate.https://i.imgur.com/43Ifbad.png"Hey, so you're the new girl," said the girl sitting beside her."Yup," said Monica.https://i.imgur.com/Neyzai3.png"I'm Kaori. I saw you talking to Munch this morning. Best thing you can do for yourself is to stay out of his way. He runs this school, ya know.""So I've been told," said Monica."Kaori, who's that kid with the bag on his head?" asked Monica."That's Jeb Harris, "replied Kaori, "That's all I know. He never says anything much."Just then, Jeb and Munch sat down at their table.Monica held in a giggle as Jeb held his brownie up to the mouth on his bag and then made fake chewing noises.https://i.imgur.com/celE5UU.pngMunch just stared in disbelieve at what he was watching.Monica watched as Munch bit into his burger with the force of a cowplant's jaws. She wondered why he seemed to be so angry all the time.https://i.imgur.com/SerTwAy.png"Hey, maybe we got off on the wrong foot this morning. I'm Monica."Munch gave her an annoyed look, and, rather than saying something he just took another bite of his hamburger. (He really did, by the way)Monica sighed, "I guess he just wants to be left alone."https://i.imgur.com/YO1M2qD.pngPart 5: The second classSpoiler (Highlight to read)After lunch, Monica did some studying in the school library. Thankfully there was no one around to interrupt her.https://i.imgur.com/XB7XszZ.pngFor the second and last class of the day, Monica decided to sit towards the back of the classroom, in hopes that she wouldn't get called on again. She couldn't really see the whiteboard, but she figured she'd just take notes on what the teacher said.https://i.imgur.com/QN90tID.pngShe planned to get through this class without getting into trouble, but unfortunately, Molly Prescott decided to pass her a note. Molly motioned for Monica to pass the note towards Kaori. Monica tried to reach Kaori, but the Ms. Rita noticed and gave her a stern look. She walked over to Monica and tore up the note."Could we can try to get through tomorrow's class without any trouble, Miss Sharpe?" said Ms. Rita, with a tone that suggested that was an order, rather than a question. "Yes ma'am, Monica replied, trying to be as small as she could.After class, Monica tried to talk to Molly."Well, it's official. I'm on Ms. Rita's troublemaker list from now on."https://i.imgur.com/WFwvIL8.png"Next time try to be more subtle, ok?" snapped Molly, "Because of your mistake, I had to text Kaori. I don't have unlimited minutes on this phone, you know. I'm already in trouble for going over my limit last month. If I do it again, Mom will take my phone away."https://i.imgur.com/zDDPXNm.png"I'm sorry," said Monica."Well, you're new, so… it's cool," said Molly, smiling, "See ya later, new girl.""Actually my name is…"Molly had already walked away."So this is high school," thought Monica, "Four years of this every day? How exciting," Monica said, sarcastically.After lunch, Monica did some studying in the school library. Thankfully there was no one around to interrupt her.https://i.imgur.com/XB7XszZ.pngFor the second and last class of the day, Monica decided to sit towards the back of the classroom, in hopes that she wouldn't get called on again. She couldn't really see the whiteboard, but she figured she'd just take notes on what the teacher said.https://i.imgur.com/QN90tID.pngShe planned to get through this class without getting into trouble, but unfortunately, Molly Prescott decided to pass her a note. Molly motioned for Monica to pass the note towards Kaori. Monica tried to reach Kaori, but the Ms. Rita noticed and gave her a stern look. She walked over to Monica and tore up the note."Could we can try to get through tomorrow's class without any trouble, Miss Sharpe?" said Ms. Rita, with a tone that suggested that was an order, rather than a question. "Yes ma'am, Monica replied, trying to be as small as she could.After class, Monica tried to talk to Molly."Well, it's official. I'm on Ms. Rita's troublemaker list from now on."https://i.imgur.com/WFwvIL8.png"Next time try to be more subtle, ok?" snapped Molly, "Because of your mistake, I had to text Kaori. I don't have unlimited minutes on this phone, you know. I'm already in trouble for going over my limit last month. If I do it again, Mom will take my phone away."https://i.imgur.com/zDDPXNm.png"I'm sorry," said Monica."Well, you're new, so… it's cool," said Molly, smiling, "See ya later, new girl.""Actually my name is…"Molly had already walked away."So this is high school," thought Monica, "Four years of this every day? How exciting," Monica said, sarcastically.More to come later. Thanks for reading! (And don't worry, Monica's high school days will get better.)Credit to simcubeez on the gallery for the "90s highschool" that I slightly modified and used in the post.Author's Note:Spoiler (Highlight to read)I wrote based on what happened in-game. (For example, Wolfgang being mean to Monica right after I dragged and dropped that dirty laundry into the bushes. Had to come up with some reason why he'd do that, and well... that was the only reason I could come up with at the time.) There were several cases of "I need to come up with a reason for that happening" kind of writing. I'm still trying to find balance between writing based on what happens in game, and playing the game according that what I want to happen in the story.I wrote based on what happened in-game. (For example, Wolfgang being mean to Monica right after I dragged and dropped that dirty laundry into the bushes. Had to come up with some reason why he'd do that, and well... that was the only reason I could come up with at the time.) There were several cases of "I need to come up with a reason for that happening" kind of writing. I'm still trying to find balance between writing based on what happens in game, and playing the game according that what I want to happen in the story.

Great story! Monica's schoolday made me giggle :smiley:

@Ellupelluellu thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!Edit: I'll note to everyone that most of what happened was not by my decision, but the game's autonomy. Including Wolfgang being assigned as the "mean kid", the dirty laundry being in her inventory (because of a mod I have), and the principal playing a game on her computer. Monica passing the note was, I believe they're called "chance cards?" (the boxes that pop up where you pick an option.) Mostly, I wrote according to what happened in game.

Love your decorating style. Monica's room is perfect for a teen. What are her traits?Not liking Wolfgang Munch very much. :D Glad to hear things get better for her.

Sharpe Stories: The life and legacy of Monica Sharpe

MrPlumbob
Rising Traveler
2 years ago
"Belalucina;c-18308583" wrote:
@MrPlumbob
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I laughed out loud when Jeb hit Morgan with the ball. :D
And of course she would get a crush on Jeb. He IS a cutie...underneath that bag. Lol.

@belalucina
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Thanks for reading! Lol I paused it right before he threw it, and thought to myself, “if she catches that ball it’s going to ruin a perfect story moment! thankfully, Jeb missed as he should’ve. What I didn’t include in my story, is the fact that he somehow managed to catch the ball when she threw it back to him! As for Monica’s crush, I really don’t remember what Jeb looks like under that bag and I really couldn’t say it matters much to me, but I just hope that she’s okay with how he looks under there lol. (If she ever finds out what he looks like.) Have to admit though, I haven’t really figured out myself why he wears that bag, other than he’s just really shy. I’m not going to be the one to tell him that he’s drawing more attention to himself by wearing the bag, rather than not wearing it.
MrPlumbob
Rising Traveler
2 years ago
Chapter 3: The boy who wears a bag

Edit: I realised I typed "Chapter 4" instead of "Chapter 3" Oops. Don't worry, you didn't miss anything. I've corrected the mistake. It should say "Chapter 3" now.

Part 1: More school. Yay.
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Monica decided to run on the treadmill this morning instead of going for a jog.
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She managed to make time to do a little homework, and then ran out the door. Since she was so late, she didn't have time to change out of her workout clothes.
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She saw Kaori and Morgan playing football in the hallway. I guess Morgan learned not to play with Jeb anymore.
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During class, Luna seemed very nervous. It's as if she sensed what was about to happen...
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...The fire bell rang! Thankfully, it was just a drill. Monica really needed to stop by the bathroom on her way outside, but she didn't want to get in trouble. Walking by the water fountain wasn't exactly ideal right now.
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Soon everyone was outside and the firefighters arrived. Monica was really uncomfortable now.
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This firefighter threw her drink at poor Greta! Munch seemed quite amused...
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...Until Greta got angry. I think he was scared of her.
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"Sorry! I thought you were on fire!" said the firefighter. Yeah, right.
The firefighter then went inside the school...
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...and read a book!
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The bell finally rang, and Monica headed inside to...fill her needs.
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Monica decided to just get something out of the vending machines today, "Anything's got to be better than those chicken sliders," she thought.
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She sat down and ate her veggie pizza roll, "Not too bad."
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Munch sat down at the table across from her. "I saw you and Jeb yesterday. I know you like him, but you could do so much better. And by 'better' I mean me," he said, "It could work, you know."
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But Monica was too busy daydreaming about Jeb Harris to notice.
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Part 2: Jeb! Jeb Harris!

There he was. He walked towards her. Her heart pounded in her chest. What would he say?
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Jeb stood there for a moment.
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Then he leaned closer.
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Monica was getting nervous. What would he say????
He leaned close to her ear, and said...
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"Because I want to be invisible."
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"Huh?" said Monica, confused.
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"Yesterday, you asked me why I wear this bag. I should've told you then, but I'm telling you now. I'm shy, and my bag gives me confidence. It makes me feel safe. I can hide behind it when I'm feeling awkward, or don't feel like saying much."

Monica thought for a moment, then said, "You know, someone told me yesterday about the importance of being different, and being yourself. You're a really cool guy, Jeb. If you can be confident with your bag, then you have the confidence in you whether you wear it, or not. I'm not going to ask you to stop wearing it, just remember: bag or no bag, you're still Jeb Harris. You had the confidence to come over here and tell me that. You. Not your bag. I know that was really hard for you, but you did it, and it means a lot to me that you told me."

"Thanks Monica," said Jeb, "I've never talked to anyone about it before, but you just seem so...confident and sure of yourself. You inspired me to have the courage to talk about it."

"Me? Confident? I've had very few confident moments in the last few days. I'm completely new to this town, very few people will talk to me, I've got in trouble with the teacher...I'll admit, there have been a few times this week that I wish I had a bag to hide under," said Monica.

Jeb stood there for a moment, Monica could tell he was blushing under his bag. "Uh..I guess I better get to class. We have to study for our test today," he said. He waved a shy goodbye, and headed down the hall.

Munch had been sitting at the table watching the whole time. He turned to Monica and said, "I don't know what you two were talking about, but I'm going to warn you now. Jeb Harris doesn't really care about you, wait and see. When he's done with you, maybe you'll see that I'm the one for you, Monica."
https://i.imgur.com/HDum7UW.png

Part 3: Jeb's decision

As soon as the doors opened, Jeb ran out of the school bus. He ran past his parents, up the stairs, and into his room. He knew what he had to do.
https://i.imgur.com/AA75Gt6.png
He got some paint, and a large canvas, and started to work.
https://i.imgur.com/ZDMWZDQ.png
"Perfect," he said to himself. Jeb tried to get some homework done, but he couldn't think. Monica's words echoed in his head.
https://i.imgur.com/Ti60Ned.png
He closed his book and sat down on the floor.
https://i.imgur.com/OZq78eH.png
"Okay, you can do this," he said, taking a deep breath. He stood up, and walked over to his dresser. Slowly, he lifted the bag off of his head.
Spoiler

After retrieving his old mirror from behind his dresser, and hanging it up where it once was, he looked at his reflection in the broken glass. It was done. He did it. The bag was no more. Feeling extra confident, he ripped the bag into pieces and scattered them in the cage where his pet rat lived.
https://i.imgur.com/YWB3uzq.png

Author's notes: Read these last, unless you like spoilers! (does anyone like spoilers? I'm sure there's someone out there who likes spoilers. If you're that person, then these notes are for you!)
Spoiler

Jeb removed his bag! And it's not going back on anytime soon, as his pet rat is chewing up the pieces as you're reading this. (not really, since the game can't do that.) Anyways, let's address the even bigger event in this story: Munch. Munch thinks that he and Monica should be together??? (It should be noted that I was the one who instructed him to flirt with her. Truth be told, he'd never do that on his own lol) But is he right about Jeb? Does Jeb really care about Monica? Will he be the same since he took off his bag? What was he making with the paint? (I think you already know.) Comments, theories, and questions welcome.

There's a school dance coming up this Saturday. (today in game is Wednesday) I'm going to say that it's not prom (since, in my opinion, having a prom once a week is a bit much) but it is a dance. The big question is: will Monica go to the dance? If so, who will she go with?

Also, I have no idea why that firefighter threw her drink at Greta. Or why she read a book. Or what she was reading (hopefully a book on how to be a better firefighter). In my game, firefighters always do strange things. They seem to do everything except fight fires lol.
belalucina
Seasoned Veteran
2 years ago
@MrPlumbob
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Yes, that's exactly what I thought of! lol. Obviously HE is the right sort. Lol and just trade out him saying "Monica" for "Potter" and it's definitely Draco. :D
MrPlumbob
Rising Traveler
2 years ago
Chapter 3.5: The Farm

Note: I'm calling this Chapter 3.5, since it's not really a long update. I just got the chance to play a bit more this evening, and thought I'd go ahead and share this.

Part 1: Earlier Today...

The school day on Thursday was much the same as any other school day for Monica
https://i.imgur.com/U30y9Fk.png
https://i.imgur.com/bsBjMn6.png
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But something, or rather someone seemed to be missing...
Spoiler

"Kaori, have you seen Jeb today? I didn't see him in the hallway this morning, and he's not in the lunchroom. I even checked the library and the computer lab."
"No, Monica. I haven't seen him anywhere," replied Kaori.
https://i.imgur.com/YpqNqEL.png
Before the second class started, Monica tried texting Jeb.

To: Jeb Harris
From: Monica Sharpe

Hey Jeb, its Monica. Where R U? Haven't seen you at school today.

https://i.imgur.com/CjLohcQ.png

To: Monica Sharpe
From: Jeb Harris

At home. U still coming over later?

Part 2: The Farm

Jeb had texted Monica the address to his farm earlier today. Willow Creek wasn't very far from Copperdale, so Monica rode her bike there.
She walked up the front steps and knocked on the door.
A young man about her age came to the door.
"Um... Is this the Harris residence?" she asked.
https://i.imgur.com/WA23LDC.png
"Hey," said a familiar voice.
"Jeb?" Monica couldn't believe it! It was Jeb! And he wasn't wearing his bag!
Come on in, Monica. Come meet my folks!
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Monica went into the house. Jeb's dad Cleatus introduced himself, while Jeb started the fireplace.
"So, what do you do for a living, Mr. Harris?" asked Monica.
https://i.imgur.com/zSkqPuL.png
"Me?" said Cleatus, "Well, besides being a farmer, I'm an inventor!"
"Really?" said Monica. She was a bit surprised, since you don't hear of many people who are both farmers, and inventors.
"Do you invent farm stuff?" asked Monica.
"Nope!" replied Cleatus, "Now how 'bout them chicken sliders Jeb kept tellin' us we needed to make when you came," Cleatus seemed in a hurry to change the subject.
After eating, Jeb took Monica outside to see their chickens.
"These are our chickens," said Jeb. There's 8 of 'em.
https://i.imgur.com/OpNF8Ia.png
Monica enjoyed petting and playing with the chickens for a while.
https://i.imgur.com/DADlz0G.png
"So Jeb, have you heard about the school dance coming up this Saturday?" asked Monica.
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"Uh... Yeah, I think so," said Jeb.
"I'm really excited for it, but..." Monica trailed off.
"What is it?" asked Jeb.
"It's just...I don't know how to dance. Like, slow dance. What if...someone...asks me to dance? I won't know what to do," said Monica.
"Well then, I'll just have to teach you," said Jeb, "Follow me."
Monica followed Jeb over to the barn.
https://i.imgur.com/QgH5dHy.png
"Wow! This place is really cool!" said Monica.
They headed upstairs, where a dance floor had been built.
"May I have this dance, Ms. Sharpe?" said Jeb, after turning on the radio. A slow melody began to drift from the speakers.
https://i.imgur.com/W7q9bFz.png
"Now, hold my hand, and...here we go."
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They danced for what seemed like forever. Monica looked deep into Jeb's green eyes. It felt as if they were the only two people in the world.
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"See, that's not so hard, is it?" said Jeb.
https://i.imgur.com/bvYbpDH.png
"Mr. Harris, you are quite the expert at this!" said Monica.
"Well, dancing is easy compared to playing football with a bag on your head," Jeb laughed.
https://i.imgur.com/rSfEYTe.png
As the song came to an end, they stepped away from each other, wishing they could freeze this moment in time.
"Monica, there's somethin' I've got to ask you," Jeb said. He got on one knee...
https://i.imgur.com/K5bk10s.png

...and reached into his pocket...
https://i.imgur.com/xSrPpGW.png
Spoiler

"Monica, will you go to the dance with me?"
https://i.imgur.com/NfaZDnW.png
"Oh Jeb!!! Yes!!! Of Course I will!!!!" Monica could hardly catch her breath she was so happy. She couldn't believe what just happened!

"Oh, look at the time! I was supposed to be home an hour ago!"
https://i.imgur.com/d8uo2yn.png
Monica and Jeb said goodbye to one another, and Monica headed home, hoping she wouldn't be in trouble for staying too long.
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She dreamed all night about her wonderful dance with Jeb. She couldn't wait for Saturday!

Thanks for reading!

Credit to Daniel_SimFansDE on the Gallery for the "Country Farm" lot that I modified and used for the Harris' farm.

Author's Notes: (Once again, there are spoilers)
Spoiler

So, Jeb asked Monica to the dance! The question now is, what about Wolfgang Munch? How will he take the news?

I know you were all probably hoping to see Jeb's face, but you can't see it just yet. Remember, this is Chapter 3.5. Jeb's face will be revealed in Chapter 4. (But apparently, Monica thinks he's handsome.)

You're also probably wondering why Jeb didn't show up for school today. All I'm saying is this: Those dance moves must have took a lot of practice! (How did Jeb know that he and Monica would end up dancing? I don't even know, and I wrote it!)

Also, the scene with the chickens took a long time to get the pictures right, so...the chickens had a visitor. :o
https://i.imgur.com/05JulaG.png
Haneul33
Seasoned Adventurer
2 years ago
@MrPlumbob
Spoiler
I look forward to seeing Jeb's face in the next chapter (or soon after). :) The back of his head is nice and it seems like he's going to ask Monica to a dance. I love that last screenshot. I hope Munch backs off, but I doubt it. I wonder if ThriftTea will become a hangout for Monica. The lot looks good.

ETA: Somehow I missed 3.5 :# He's cute and I'm glad he asked her to the dance!
Ellupelluellu
Hero
2 years ago
@MrPlumbob ,
Spoiler
awesome promposal <3
belalucina
Seasoned Veteran
2 years ago
@MrPlumbob
Spoiler
that was probably the cutest promposal I've seen. <3
Deafsimmer
2 years ago
@MrPlumbob
Spoiler
They would be a cute couple. The promposal is adorable!
Metior_Ice
Hero
2 years ago
@MrPlumbob I added this to my favorites list. Looking forward to more updates!
flauschtrud
Rising Adventurer
2 years ago
@MrPlumbob This is so hilarious and well written! I really enjoyed all these quirky moments the game created and the author's notes!