Monthly Archives: October 2009

Chapter 1.15 – Crossroads

…a child …HIS child He has come full circle now. He understands that he has been guided to this place; to Bebe. And he was shown his own ugly past for the sole purpose of preparing him for this moment. … Continue reading

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Chapter 1.14 – Revelation

Much has changed since Julian’s revelation at the graveyard. He left that night with a mental image that still haunts him. It is not of the reaper, or of his mother’s last moments. It is the memory of his father’s … Continue reading

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Chapter 1.13 – Illness

Bebe just isn’t feeling herself.   Her normal workout has been cut short over the past few days as fatigue sets in much sooner than normal. Parts of her body hurt that ought not hurt, and it begins to concern her. … Continue reading

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Chapter 1.12 – Memories

Julian stands frozen in time before the statue of the reaper. The statue itself is not particularly shocking; sims walk past it every day. This is a graveyard, after all. But for Julian, it has the same effect as walking … Continue reading

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Chapter 1.11 – Clutter

What I have been trying to convey with Julian is this battle of the mind against the heart. Many times we experience this same thing in our own lives; going with what we want rather than what we need. Every … Continue reading

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Chapter 1.10 – Surprise

When Bebe first did her research on the house, she uncovered Julian’s birth records. His birthday, for some reason, was one of those unusual things that just stuck. At one time it might have been useless knowledge. But for today, … Continue reading

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Chapter 1.9 – Instinct

What happens when a sim who has always followed his instinct decides to second-guess it? And if his instinct has always lead him to disappear before forming the bonds of friendship, then how would ignoring it, just this one time, … Continue reading

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Chapter 1.8 – Reality

For Bebe, the sudden appearance of Julian in Sunset Valley has brought memories from her childhood back into the forefront of her mind. They are wonderful memories. She and her friends would spend entire days running in the huge field … Continue reading

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Chapter 1.7 – Infidelity

I have been saving two of Julian’s wishes for this post; to fight Hank, and have WooHoo with Pauline. I thought they would make for a revealing continuation to the Hank/Pauline subplot. Many days have passed since Julian’s encounter with … Continue reading

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Chapter 1.6 – Home

It is nearly dark by the time Julian and Bebe arrive at the cottage.   It is a tiny log structure built at the far back corner of an enormous lot. The vista is spectacular and Julian, still speechless, can … Continue reading

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