ARC II • THE FAMILY TREE
Every family has its terrible secrets... Read the sins of the The Arlay-Sinclair Family.

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ARC II • THE FAMILY TREE
Every family has its terrible secrets... Read the sins of the The Arlay-Sinclair Family.
ARC II • DROP-DEAD GORGEOUS
She didn’t dress to impress—she dressed like she already had.
The gown was a modified Vivienne Westwood: all romantic draping and defiant structure, the skirt whispering as she moved, cinched just enough to suggest danger, and yes—it had pockets. The open back left no room for modesty, only poetry.
At her throat, a 24-karat gold collar, each curve of metal cradling a single, luminous pearl. A matching pair hung from her ears like whispered threats—delicate, deliberate, devastating. They caught the light like a secret.
The shoes? YSL. Over a thousand. A crime, honestly. But they made her feel like vengeance incarnate, so she chose not to think about it.
And the bag—also YSL, also flirting with financial recklessness—rested on her wrist like an afterthought. She’d cringe later. Right now, it was perfect.
She didn’t need a spotlight.
She was the stage.
[ 171 SYCAMORE DR, BLUE HARBOR, IL ]
Located in Oak Gardens, this four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home is the picture of suburban luxury. Built around five years ago, the house was designed to embody a modern farmhouse style, featuring tall, exposed ceilings, rustic wood finishes, and a carefully curated mix of clean lines and traditional touches. Equipped with the latest appliances, the home combines functionality with its open, airy aesthetic, creating a welcoming yet polished atmosphere fit for those who appreciate both space and elegance.
[ THE BELTRAN HOUSEHOLD ]
Since moving in, Antonio has made several adjustments to reflect his tastes. He hired a stager to bring a sense of warmth and personality to the neutral palette by incorporating rich greens in the kitchen, calming blues in the bedroom, and other soft hues throughout the house. Antonio also converted the basement into his personal recording studio, allowing him to compose and work from home without the need to commute — a practical touch that accommodates his profession as a lyricist and composer. One of the smaller bedrooms serves as his “rec room,” a space he’s set aside for relaxation and reading, as well as a place to unwind privately with a smoke, where his cat, Moon, isn’t allowed access. The main living area is anchored by a large, plush couch, which Antonio chose with comfort in mind, ensuring it was supportive enough for both relaxation and, well, intimate endeavors. A weekly housekeeper helps keep the expansive space tidy, and a gardener maintains the neatly manicured front lawn, allowing Antonio to focus on his work. Despite his efforts to personalize the space, the home’s grand scale often leaves him feeling lonely, an emptiness he finds difficult to shake. While he admits it might make a perfect family home for someone else in the future, he jokes that his basement conversion may pose a minor challenge to that dream.
[ 2403 POTTS LN, APT 2A, BLUE HARBOR, IL ]
This cozy 500-square-foot studio apartment is located on the second floor of a vintage two-story building in Weaver Ridge. The unit offers an efficient layout, combining a comfortable living area with a compact kitchen. Windows allow natural light to brighten the space, while the original hardwood floors lend a touch of warmth. The building itself provides a functional fire escape and a basement laundry room, though amenities reflect the building’s age. Ideal for those who appreciate an affordable, no-frills home with urban charm, this apartment captures the unique, gritty essence of Weaver Ridge.
[ THE WOOD HOUSEHOLD ]
Clementine Wood’s studio apartment may be small and worn, but it’s unmistakably hers. Despite what the description of the apartment might say online, the place comes with its fair share of quirks: the basement laundry room is almost always out of commission, the kitchen appliances work about as often as they don’t, and the landlord is a rare sight. The bed has to be shoved up against one wall to create enough room for a modest living area, and there’s likely mold creeping somewhere in the walls. But, hey! At least there’s a functional fire escape. Inside, Clem’s apartment is a canvas in itself, a vibrant, unapologetic tribute to her love for art. The walls are spray-painted in a chaotic burst of color, covered with sketches and bits of graffiti, and behind her bed sprawls a mural of Blue Harbor’s view over Cardinal Hill. Art spills across every surface, layered over any patch of blank wall with more of her creations, as if they’re pieces of her personality on display. Plants fill the space, too — lining the windowsills, spilling over corners, and even hanging from the ceiling. The air smells fresh and earthy, with a faint hint of citrus from the lemons ripening on a tiny tree she’s somehow managed to coax into life in the kitchen. Amongst the art and greenery, she’s carved out a cozy corner for her blue budgie, Dionysus. His cage and a few perches make up a small, lively nook of the apartment, adding a touch of warmth and companionship. Clem has called this place home since she first struck out on her own at 18, and despite its faults, she’s transformed it into her sanctuary — a little slice of Weaver Ridge that’s all her own.
kiss the stars \\ they have been waiting for you
when: 2012 where: london’s underground au: nana’s never recruited by famine.
what’s a fate worse than one’s life sworn to another?
"It doesn’t have to be like this, you know.”
But it does.
The light splinters across the grass, the promise of tomorrow ebbing alongside its darkest points. Lavenders clash against the warmest pinks that summer has to offer. The sun dips its fingers beyond the horizon, reaching for the moon, to pull and tug until night cascades and the stars glitter just beyond the smog, just beyond where Nana’s father explained to her-- if you hope to reach it, you can. Have you ever felt stardust, Nana?
livia williams - personality types
the mediator ✿ the loyalist ✿ neutral good the sun ✿ phlegmatic
seven deadly sin sloth
seven heavenly virtue kindness
hogwarts house hufflepuff
patronus swan
archetype 55% creative, 32% caregiver & 13% spiritual
positives - creative, passionate, friendly, loyal, protective, supportive, humble, compassionate, encouraging.
negatives - suspicious, scatterbrained, haughty, materialistic, weak-willed, forgetful, cowardly, irresponsible.