indigo goes through the boxes she’s never fully unpacked. they find photos of her mom that have been safely hidden away for years.
she goes through the photos with baby, treasuring every small memory of her mom she has left. it’s the first time indy has really opened up about their childhood, and baby is listening to every word.
amber was in love with photography. she’d insist on capturing every little memory, making joel join in too. they ended up with stacks of albums on every bookshelf. each one was filled with her and her love for this little family. she passed away a few days after indigo turned four. indigo still struggles to talk about it. she can’t tell anybody what happened without the words getting stuck in her throat.
the langley’s never fully recovered after amber’s death- not really. she and jensen struggled a lot with how distant their dad became. how he spent years keeping to himself, treating them as chores. their relationship was rocky as they grew up, but they always remained close. now they’re older they don’t really talk anymore; their conversations are never anything more than a quick “how are you,” and “call me if you need anything!” .. she gets it she’s been caught up with university, and jensen’s been settling down with his fiancé. she wonders how he’s doing.
Marco: Thanks for doing this with me. I’ve been putting it off ‘cause my joints’ve been killing me lately.
Max: That’s fine. I like to cook.
Marco: Where did you learn?
Max: With my grandmother. I lived with her for about three years and a half when I was a kid. She made me cook with her every evening after homework.
Marco: I used to cook for my siblings. Easy things I’d throw together just to fill our bellies. Elena was the master chef of our household. She’d find me lurking and boss me around the kitchen.
Max: I’m sure you loved it.
Marco: [Laughs] I did
Marco: Canning is a tradition in our family. During the holidays, we used to give part of them to family, friends and neighbors. It’s a tradition I’ve been meaning to revive this year.
Max: It’s a lot of work, though.
Marco: That’s why they make such thoughtful gifts. There’s time and effort behind each jar. And they bring so much comfort. Do you have any family traditions you’d like to keep alive?
Max: Nah. We didn’t really have traditions in our house.
Max: We used to go to my grandma’s when I was little. She would get a real fir tree, a small one, from one of her neighbors. It smelled so good. Sometimes, I stayed with her a few days after Christmas, and we used to make broth with the turkey bones from the dinner’s leftovers and freeze it. She’d serve me some every time I got a cold. She said it’s the best medicine.
Marco: She’s right.
Marco: I don’t have turkey bones at the moment, but I had kept some chicken bones for a broth. Do you remember her recipe? Or maybe give her a call for it? We could start it next.
Max: We can’t. She’s not alive anymore. And… it’s been too long.
Marco: I’m sorry... How about we get it started how I usually do it and you chip in with what you remember?
Once Brynn sits down, Nate gets them some fries to share, and they start talking. It's like they've known each other their whole lives. Brynn yaps about the whole adventure that is her life in Evergreen Harbor, and Nate enjoys listening. After a few hours of eating and talking, Brynn suddenly grabs his hand and drags him to the stereo to dance. Time flies, and after a very successful date, they promise each other to meet again soon.
[TRANSCRIPT]
Nate: [Oh she is adorable.]
Brynn: Let's dance!
Nate: Huh?!
Nate: You have quite a vibrant personality Brynn Cravenford.
Brynn: I know, most people hate it.
Nate: Yeah well, most people are also stupid.
Brynn: *laughs*
Brynn: Time really flew by. I didn’t even notice it’s dark already.
Nate: I’ve really enjoyed today. I hope we can do this again sometime soon.
Brynn: So you’re not bringing me home? Idk. I might want to go out with a gentleman next time.
Nate: I-
Brynn: I’m just kidding. My container is down the road. I would love to see you again.
Brynn: Good Night, Nate.
Creator's Note: I did not intended for Brynn and Nate to end up together, but I never had two sims that obsessed with each other. Sometimes, the stories truly write themselves...
Once Brynn sits down, Nate gets them some fries to share, and they start talking. It's like they've known each other their whole lives. Brynn yaps about the whole adventure that is her life in Evergreen Harbor, and Nate enjoys listening. After a few hours of eating and talking, Brynn suddenly grabs his hand and drags him to the stereo to dance. Time flies, and after a very successful date, they promise each other to meet again soon.
[TRANSCRIPT]
Nate: [Oh she is adorable.]
Brynn: Let's dance!
Nate: Huh?!
Nate: You have quite a vibrant personality Brynn Cravenford.
Brynn: I know, most people hate it.
Nate: Yeah well, most people are also stupid.
Brynn: *laughs*
Brynn: Time really flew by. I didn’t even notice it’s dark already.
Nate: I’ve really enjoyed today. I hope we can do this again sometime soon.
Brynn: So you’re not bringing me home? Idk. I might want to go out with a gentleman next time.
Nate: I-
Brynn: I’m just kidding. My container is down the road. I would love to see you again.
Brynn: Good Night, Nate.
After a whole lot of swiping left, Brynn finally matches with someone named Nate. They write back and forth for a week. Brynn learns that he is crashing at a friend's house at the moment because he just moved here and still needs to find an apartment. Knowing that, the redhead feels safe enough to tell him about her makeshift home in the form of an old shipping container. Surprisingly enough, he thinks that is extremely badass. They chat almost daily, and after a week, Brynn agrees to a date at the local bar.
[TRANSCRIPT]
Svetlana: Oh! what about Nate? he looks nice.
Brynn: Hi, your're Nate right?
Nate: I am. You must be Brynn. Nice to meet you.
if you're thinking of creating a story or do already i'm on my knees asking you to use prev/next links 🙏😭
one of the only times i get chance to dig into stories and read from the beginning is when it's quiet at work, i'm on dinner, or i'm bored stuck somewhere that isn't home so that means mobile misery.. it's rlly hard to follow smth from the start on mobile idk why they make it so shit, most navigation posts take u out of the app onto a browser?! n it's like DO U WANT THE APP? THE APP IS BETTER!! U CAN'T SCROLL ANYMORE WITHOUT THE APP?!! sir i was already in it like pls.. and if it's a long story it takes foreverrrr to scroll to the start via tag then I WILL at some point zone out and click on the homepage or some shit n be like FUUUUUU!! plus if smth has prev/next links I can reblog or save as draft like a book mark and come back to it later! it's just so user friendly to do em idk.. pretty pls 😭
Brynn and Svetlana meet up for coffee, and while Brynn is grateful for the life she currently has, she can't help but feel like something is still missing, because she hasn't met the one yet. In respone to her complaints, Svetlana suggests she creates a profile on Cupid's Corner. Brynn is skeptical at first but agrees it might be worth a try. They spend the next few hours crafting her profile, drinking coffee, and swiping through potential matches for Brynn.
[TRANSCRIPT]
Brynn: My life has been so amazing lately; I just wish I had someone to share it with.
Svetlana: Maybe we should make you a profile on Cupid’s Corner. I’m sure there’ re a lot of people out there dying to get a date with someone like you.
Brynn: You think so? I don’t know a single couple that met on that website and lived happily ever after.
Svetlana: Oh, it definitely works! I met my fiancé Sage on there, and we’ll 100% be together forever.
Brynn: Alright then, let’s do this, but you’ve got to guide me through it.
Svetlana: Perfect. I am so excited.
Brynn: I just hope I’ll be as lucky as you were.
It's been 5 years since Kasper Institute got tasked by the goverment to handle the ongoing Strangerville crisis. But with Dr. Saheen Sanchéz still on the run, there is little Alexander and his team can do to stop the mysterious virus from turning sims into mindless creatures.
When they receive a request to take in a young man with a particularly high spore contamination, no one suspects that he knows far more about the strange occurrences than he lets on.
updates: monday, tuesday & thursday
rating: mature (🔞)
⚠️ story tags
angst | chronic illness | disability | hurt/comfort | LGBTQ themes | medical abuse (in the past) | slice of life | slow burn | Strangerville mystery (non-canon compliant) | trauma recovery
Please note that this story is written by an adult for an adult audience and features themes not suited for minors. Posts containing triggering content will be tagged accordingly!
With every passing day, Brynn sees her hard work paying off, and she becomes more certain about her decision to live in Evergreen Harbor. The town is finally starting to look greener, and she's slowly building her own community. Svetlana and Brynn meet up almost daily after her shift at the library—sometimes it’s just a quick chat, and other times they sit and talk until the sun has long gone. While working on a job, Brynn also runs into an old classmate. She learns that he, too, fled his old home. He also changed his name to "Johnny Zest" , which, in Brynn’s opinion, sounds much cooler than Jonathan Landgraab ever did.
One afternoon in late spring, Brynn stops by the library in her neighborhood to use the communal computers when, suddenly, a friendly voice sounds behind her. It's the librarian introducing herself to Brynn. She has noticed the redhead visiting the library often lately and wanted to say hello. They sit down for a quick chat and instantly click. Could this be Brynn's first friend in Evergreen Harbour?
[TRANSCRIPT]
Brynn: cylindrical candles...red...monday...
???: Excuse me.
Brynn: Yes?
???: I don't mean to bother you, but I've seen you around a lot lately. My name is Svetlana, I'm the librarian here.
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