The Ryman household is large but under-resourced, with five children and little money. Sean tries to start a lemonade stand business to earn riches but fails, upsetting him. A new baby girl is born, to Marina's joy but others' dismay. Tensions rise between the siblings as resources grow scarcer.
This document provides an overview of life in the Ryman family, focusing on the children. It describes interactions between siblings like Kimmy teasing Sean and insulting Marina. Marina is developing a relationship with her childhood friend Nery. Sean has gotten his first job while Kimmy continues making cheesy chocolates. The family is growing up but still dealing with the challenges of having so many children.
1. Marina brings home many friends from school despite being introverted, including helping a friend named Jane.
2. Kimmy is dedicated to learning to cook from her father and wants to surpass Marina's skills.
3. Carla gives birth to another boy named Terry, adding to the family. Marina enjoys helping care for the new baby.
Mia has her birthday and comes of age. She had been in a casual relationship with Juan but wanted commitment. Juan reluctantly agrees to enter a serious relationship with Mia. At her party, Juan is reminded that others are interested in Mia. Mia hopes marital bliss with Juan is near despite issues with his behavior and their living situation. Calvin and DJ have a baby boy named Wally. This ends the chapter and generation 2 of the Ryman legacy.
The family moves into a new house with more space. Nicola is happy with the move while Sean is eager to leave for college to escape family drama, especially from his twin Kimmy. Terry has a scare when getting lost outside alone at night but finds comfort sleeping with his parents. Sean convinces his parents to let him leave for university earlier than planned.
The Marmite Alphabetacy 27: Sproglets Galoreguest6e30af0
This summary provides an overview of the key events and characters in the document:
Iris and Godric welcome their new daughter, Hermione, into the world. As new parents, they dote on the infant constantly to the point where she receives little sleep. Meanwhile, Archie continues to make inappropriate comments, and Maryse remains her usual mischievous self, now stealing the newspaper each day. Godric and Iris discuss having another child as they adjust to life with their new family member.
Kate lifts Journalism and becomes a Magazine Editor. She had been working towards this goal for some time. Upon lifting, she woohoos with her fiancé Graham to celebrate. The next morning, she discusses her achievement with her Aunt Tara, expressing relief that their multi-year ordeal contributing to the Apocalypse storyline is almost over now that she has lifted her restriction.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 22 Part 2 - Five Weddings and a Funeralpurplebunnysarah
This document summarizes the fifth wedding in the chapter between Pierce and Rani Buccaneer. It then describes the passing of Eddie Buccaneer and his wife Tosha. A new baby, Angora Buccaneer, is born but does not inherit tiger traits. Grace's son Coxinga ("Zing") is introduced and doted on by his family. Grace works to expand the family business empire while recovering from having Zing.
The Ryman family's house has exploded, leaving them homeless and broke. They set up tents on the property and work to earn money. Mia takes a high-paying job from her brother Calvin to support the family. Over time they are able to expand their living space with the earnings. The children work to stay together as a family despite losing both parents.
This document provides an overview of life in the Ryman family, focusing on the children. It describes interactions between siblings like Kimmy teasing Sean and insulting Marina. Marina is developing a relationship with her childhood friend Nery. Sean has gotten his first job while Kimmy continues making cheesy chocolates. The family is growing up but still dealing with the challenges of having so many children.
1. Marina brings home many friends from school despite being introverted, including helping a friend named Jane.
2. Kimmy is dedicated to learning to cook from her father and wants to surpass Marina's skills.
3. Carla gives birth to another boy named Terry, adding to the family. Marina enjoys helping care for the new baby.
Mia has her birthday and comes of age. She had been in a casual relationship with Juan but wanted commitment. Juan reluctantly agrees to enter a serious relationship with Mia. At her party, Juan is reminded that others are interested in Mia. Mia hopes marital bliss with Juan is near despite issues with his behavior and their living situation. Calvin and DJ have a baby boy named Wally. This ends the chapter and generation 2 of the Ryman legacy.
The family moves into a new house with more space. Nicola is happy with the move while Sean is eager to leave for college to escape family drama, especially from his twin Kimmy. Terry has a scare when getting lost outside alone at night but finds comfort sleeping with his parents. Sean convinces his parents to let him leave for university earlier than planned.
The Marmite Alphabetacy 27: Sproglets Galoreguest6e30af0
This summary provides an overview of the key events and characters in the document:
Iris and Godric welcome their new daughter, Hermione, into the world. As new parents, they dote on the infant constantly to the point where she receives little sleep. Meanwhile, Archie continues to make inappropriate comments, and Maryse remains her usual mischievous self, now stealing the newspaper each day. Godric and Iris discuss having another child as they adjust to life with their new family member.
Kate lifts Journalism and becomes a Magazine Editor. She had been working towards this goal for some time. Upon lifting, she woohoos with her fiancé Graham to celebrate. The next morning, she discusses her achievement with her Aunt Tara, expressing relief that their multi-year ordeal contributing to the Apocalypse storyline is almost over now that she has lifted her restriction.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 22 Part 2 - Five Weddings and a Funeralpurplebunnysarah
This document summarizes the fifth wedding in the chapter between Pierce and Rani Buccaneer. It then describes the passing of Eddie Buccaneer and his wife Tosha. A new baby, Angora Buccaneer, is born but does not inherit tiger traits. Grace's son Coxinga ("Zing") is introduced and doted on by his family. Grace works to expand the family business empire while recovering from having Zing.
The Ryman family's house has exploded, leaving them homeless and broke. They set up tents on the property and work to earn money. Mia takes a high-paying job from her brother Calvin to support the family. Over time they are able to expand their living space with the earnings. The children work to stay together as a family despite losing both parents.
1) Terry has moved in with Kimmy and her husband to protect her unborn child from potential abuse or neglect, as Kimmy has shown cruel behavior in the past.
2) Nicola has proposed to Alvin and they plan to marry soon. However, Sean warns Alvin to be cautious of Kimmy if he ever meets her.
3) Marina's children Seth and Sara are growing up. Seth resembles his father but has Marina's black hair, while Sara looks like Marina but has Nery's brown eyes and skin tone.
Phily writes a letter to her parents describing her trip to France with her friend Meadow Thayer and Meadow's parents. Some key details include:
- They took a train from London to Calais and another train to Paris, staying in a luxurious hotel.
- They visited the Louvre museum and Phily struggled to appreciate some of the artwork, finding it more relatable when sculptures reminded her of things at home.
- They walked around the Eiffel Tower and Phily thought it seemed out of place amongst the historic architecture of Paris.
- In Paris, Phily realized her true romantic feelings for Meadow, but they agreed to keep their relationship discreet due to social
- James Bradford, patriarch of the Bradford family, has passed away. His wife Cindy is struggling with grief and loneliness without him.
- Steven Bradford has entered politics at the encouragement of his wife Mary and been elected to the state legislature. James had concerns about Mary's influence over Steven.
- New babies continue to join the Bradford family, including Peggy giving birth to Curtis after Denise, and Mary giving birth to Nathan after Gregory. Cindy finds joy in her great-grandsons.
1) Vivian, an alien-witch couple, have their wedding and later have triplet children - Everett, Leon and Maisy.
2) As the triplets grow, Vivian and Maddox have another child, a boy named Philip.
3) The family builds a new larger home to accommodate their growing family, and the children enjoy playing sports outside as gifts from their grandparents.
Howard questions Rosalie about her husband Bruce's suspected involvement with Simmunists. Rosalie is shocked by the evidence Howie shows her from the FBI's investigation file. She had no knowledge of Bruce's activities. Howie feels badly for Rosalie but says the investigation is ongoing. Rosalie is left worried about what will happen to Bruce given the treatment of suspected Simmunists.
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Desdemona has a dream where her deceased mother tells her to stop blaming herself for what happened to her sister Lily and to choose happiness. She decides to open up to Jimmy about her past. She tells him the full story of her family's history with the vampire council and what led to her being banished. Jimmy understands why she has trust issues but encourages her to let people in. They start dating and their relationship grows closer over time, though Jimmy remains hesitant to fully commit due to his werewolf condition.
This chapter summarizes recent events in the Familiar family. David has become a plantsim after years of trying to make a supernatural connection. He is excited by this change and hopes to study and publish his findings. His wife Titania is supportive. Their daughter Emma is now in private school. Cary is trying to encourage his granddaughter Emma to be less lazy and a better heir, as laziness is a trait he does not like. The chapter provides context on the Familiar legacy world and sets up further events.
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This document provides a summary of events that occurred in the "Trailer Park Challenge" household over multiple in-game years. It describes various interactions between family members, such as the kids growing up and bringing friends home. It also notes major life events like characters reaching new age stages or passing away. The narrator provides occasional commentary on household dynamics or explains any issues that arose during gameplay.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
Steven Bradford proposed to his girlfriend Mary, though his sisters Peggy and Nettie were skeptical of Mary and didn't trust her intentions. Mary lost her virginity to Steven on the night he proposed in an attempt to cement his loyalty to her. The document concludes with Steven and Mary's wedding day arriving amid the Bradford family celebrating the union, while Peggy and Nettie remained wary of Mary.
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The document provides an update on the Buccaneer legacy story. It introduces Sejanus Toyonaga and his Roman family, including his wife Ellen and their children Justinian and Crassus. Sejanus' uncle Septimus hints that their Roman family once ruled the Roman Empire. The chapter also features other Buccaneer family members, including Shere Khan and Angora attending school with their cousins. Toshiko dreams of military strategies and debates homework with Zing, while Liv and Hugo have different experiences with school.
Steven went off to college while the rest of the Bradford family dealt with various life changes. Shirley had a baby girl named Pauline. Dorothy joined the Peace Corps to work as a nurse abroad. Rosalie convinced Bruce to have another baby to stop rumors that their marriage was failing. Concerns grew about the US involvement in Vietnam. Peggy helped keep her friend Doug out of trouble as political and social tensions continued both at home and abroad for the Bradford family.
The story follows Madeleine, a young girl attending a rooftop wedding with her family. She meets her grandfather Armand for the first time. Over the course of the day, Armand bonds with Madeleine and her sisters, and reconnects with his daughter Tara. It is revealed that Tara's sister Alice has the accidental ability to absorb people's talents through touch. The story highlights the developing relationships between family members.
The document provides background on Cat Cat's lifelong gnome phobia. As a toddler, gnomes stole her teddy bear and cookies. Later, gnomes were blamed for the destruction of her friend's diary, ending their friendship. Over time, more strange incidents occurred that Cat Cat attributed to gnome mischief, cementing her distrust and fear of them. The story aims to explain why Cat Cat strongly objects to gnomes in Circe's home.
This document provides an update on the Familiar legacy family in 3 paragraphs. Betty has gone off to university and is looking for romance. Barbie and Bob have also joined Betty at the dorms after completing their teenage aspirations. Dina reached the top of her career and retired as an elder. Abe is also an elder now and enjoys contemplating while giving the dogs baths. The dogs Lex and Sassy are also aging with Lex now an elder and calmer dog, while Sassy has mixed traits from her parents.
The document is a conversation between sisters Alice and Eloise. Eloise has baked a cake to take to her friend John's house to help babysit his younger sister. Alice teases Eloise that she has a crush on John, though Eloise insists they are just friends. Their other sisters join and continue joking with Eloise about her intentions with John.
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Desdemona encounters a threatening vampire in the park who warns her not to let her father encroach on her territory. A mysterious man comes to Desdemona's aid and the vampire leaves. Later, Desdemona's cat Shadow scratches her arm unexpectedly. The next morning, Shadow is affectionate again. Several months later, Desdemona is playing solitaire at work between calls.
A Victorian Legacy - Chapter 8.1 Unending University BeginsDi Meeeee
This summary provides an overview of the key events and characters introduced in the Victorian Legacy document:
[1] The document catches readers up on the two main characters, Charlotta and Anne, who have returned from finishing school. It also introduces William and Henry starting their first year of university.
[2] Conflict arises between William and Henry, as Henry wants to be the heir instead of William. However, William wants to take over as heir from his father.
[3] Both the female and male characters begin meeting new people and starting romantic relationships. William in particular begins courting a woman named Beth.
[4] The story sets up ongoing plotlines around the characters' education,
The sims in the author's spare household conspired against her by getting into more mischief than intended while she took a nap. This led to unexpected twins being born and other hijinks. Meanwhile, the author's main legacy family secretly took a vacation in the mountains without telling her first. During the kids' birthday party, their great-great-aunt came to collect on a deal to attend every birthday. The author remains exasperated by her sims' antics but finds the humor in it.
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Hannah Cooke graduates from college along with her siblings Howie and Hope. Howie marries his girlfriend Zoe and they quickly have triplets - Ivan, Irvin, and Ivanna. Hope marries her boyfriend Thomas and gives birth to a daughter named India. Hannah had a fun time in college exploring relationships but did not join the secret society. She is now living back at home with her parents.
Birch proposes to his girlfriend Carla at a restaurant. Though initially surprised by Birch's fancy attire and plans, Carla accepts his marriage proposal. Their relationship had faced obstacles from Carla's admirer Simon, but Birch and Carla remain deeply in love and committed to spending their lives together.
This document summarizes events in the lives of several families in Simfield over the course of a day. Key events include:
1) Anna and Lydia Ryman start their first day of school and make new friends, including twin girls Victoria and Meg.
2) Liv Jalowitz gives birth to triplets - two boys named Eddie and Trick and a girl named Abigail.
3) Mia Ryman learns that her older brother Calvin has passed away, upsetting her greatly.
4) Huey Ryman has a birthday party where he becomes a teenager and his brother Stern becomes a child.
1) Terry has moved in with Kimmy and her husband to protect her unborn child from potential abuse or neglect, as Kimmy has shown cruel behavior in the past.
2) Nicola has proposed to Alvin and they plan to marry soon. However, Sean warns Alvin to be cautious of Kimmy if he ever meets her.
3) Marina's children Seth and Sara are growing up. Seth resembles his father but has Marina's black hair, while Sara looks like Marina but has Nery's brown eyes and skin tone.
Phily writes a letter to her parents describing her trip to France with her friend Meadow Thayer and Meadow's parents. Some key details include:
- They took a train from London to Calais and another train to Paris, staying in a luxurious hotel.
- They visited the Louvre museum and Phily struggled to appreciate some of the artwork, finding it more relatable when sculptures reminded her of things at home.
- They walked around the Eiffel Tower and Phily thought it seemed out of place amongst the historic architecture of Paris.
- In Paris, Phily realized her true romantic feelings for Meadow, but they agreed to keep their relationship discreet due to social
- James Bradford, patriarch of the Bradford family, has passed away. His wife Cindy is struggling with grief and loneliness without him.
- Steven Bradford has entered politics at the encouragement of his wife Mary and been elected to the state legislature. James had concerns about Mary's influence over Steven.
- New babies continue to join the Bradford family, including Peggy giving birth to Curtis after Denise, and Mary giving birth to Nathan after Gregory. Cindy finds joy in her great-grandsons.
1) Vivian, an alien-witch couple, have their wedding and later have triplet children - Everett, Leon and Maisy.
2) As the triplets grow, Vivian and Maddox have another child, a boy named Philip.
3) The family builds a new larger home to accommodate their growing family, and the children enjoy playing sports outside as gifts from their grandparents.
Howard questions Rosalie about her husband Bruce's suspected involvement with Simmunists. Rosalie is shocked by the evidence Howie shows her from the FBI's investigation file. She had no knowledge of Bruce's activities. Howie feels badly for Rosalie but says the investigation is ongoing. Rosalie is left worried about what will happen to Bruce given the treatment of suspected Simmunists.
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Desdemona has a dream where her deceased mother tells her to stop blaming herself for what happened to her sister Lily and to choose happiness. She decides to open up to Jimmy about her past. She tells him the full story of her family's history with the vampire council and what led to her being banished. Jimmy understands why she has trust issues but encourages her to let people in. They start dating and their relationship grows closer over time, though Jimmy remains hesitant to fully commit due to his werewolf condition.
This chapter summarizes recent events in the Familiar family. David has become a plantsim after years of trying to make a supernatural connection. He is excited by this change and hopes to study and publish his findings. His wife Titania is supportive. Their daughter Emma is now in private school. Cary is trying to encourage his granddaughter Emma to be less lazy and a better heir, as laziness is a trait he does not like. The chapter provides context on the Familiar legacy world and sets up further events.
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This document provides a summary of events that occurred in the "Trailer Park Challenge" household over multiple in-game years. It describes various interactions between family members, such as the kids growing up and bringing friends home. It also notes major life events like characters reaching new age stages or passing away. The narrator provides occasional commentary on household dynamics or explains any issues that arose during gameplay.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
Steven Bradford proposed to his girlfriend Mary, though his sisters Peggy and Nettie were skeptical of Mary and didn't trust her intentions. Mary lost her virginity to Steven on the night he proposed in an attempt to cement his loyalty to her. The document concludes with Steven and Mary's wedding day arriving amid the Bradford family celebrating the union, while Peggy and Nettie remained wary of Mary.
A Piratical Legacy Chapter 24 - The Roman Schemepurplebunnysarah
The document provides an update on the Buccaneer legacy story. It introduces Sejanus Toyonaga and his Roman family, including his wife Ellen and their children Justinian and Crassus. Sejanus' uncle Septimus hints that their Roman family once ruled the Roman Empire. The chapter also features other Buccaneer family members, including Shere Khan and Angora attending school with their cousins. Toshiko dreams of military strategies and debates homework with Zing, while Liv and Hugo have different experiences with school.
Steven went off to college while the rest of the Bradford family dealt with various life changes. Shirley had a baby girl named Pauline. Dorothy joined the Peace Corps to work as a nurse abroad. Rosalie convinced Bruce to have another baby to stop rumors that their marriage was failing. Concerns grew about the US involvement in Vietnam. Peggy helped keep her friend Doug out of trouble as political and social tensions continued both at home and abroad for the Bradford family.
The story follows Madeleine, a young girl attending a rooftop wedding with her family. She meets her grandfather Armand for the first time. Over the course of the day, Armand bonds with Madeleine and her sisters, and reconnects with his daughter Tara. It is revealed that Tara's sister Alice has the accidental ability to absorb people's talents through touch. The story highlights the developing relationships between family members.
The document provides background on Cat Cat's lifelong gnome phobia. As a toddler, gnomes stole her teddy bear and cookies. Later, gnomes were blamed for the destruction of her friend's diary, ending their friendship. Over time, more strange incidents occurred that Cat Cat attributed to gnome mischief, cementing her distrust and fear of them. The story aims to explain why Cat Cat strongly objects to gnomes in Circe's home.
This document provides an update on the Familiar legacy family in 3 paragraphs. Betty has gone off to university and is looking for romance. Barbie and Bob have also joined Betty at the dorms after completing their teenage aspirations. Dina reached the top of her career and retired as an elder. Abe is also an elder now and enjoys contemplating while giving the dogs baths. The dogs Lex and Sassy are also aging with Lex now an elder and calmer dog, while Sassy has mixed traits from her parents.
The document is a conversation between sisters Alice and Eloise. Eloise has baked a cake to take to her friend John's house to help babysit his younger sister. Alice teases Eloise that she has a crush on John, though Eloise insists they are just friends. Their other sisters join and continue joking with Eloise about her intentions with John.
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Desdemona encounters a threatening vampire in the park who warns her not to let her father encroach on her territory. A mysterious man comes to Desdemona's aid and the vampire leaves. Later, Desdemona's cat Shadow scratches her arm unexpectedly. The next morning, Shadow is affectionate again. Several months later, Desdemona is playing solitaire at work between calls.
A Victorian Legacy - Chapter 8.1 Unending University BeginsDi Meeeee
This summary provides an overview of the key events and characters introduced in the Victorian Legacy document:
[1] The document catches readers up on the two main characters, Charlotta and Anne, who have returned from finishing school. It also introduces William and Henry starting their first year of university.
[2] Conflict arises between William and Henry, as Henry wants to be the heir instead of William. However, William wants to take over as heir from his father.
[3] Both the female and male characters begin meeting new people and starting romantic relationships. William in particular begins courting a woman named Beth.
[4] The story sets up ongoing plotlines around the characters' education,
The sims in the author's spare household conspired against her by getting into more mischief than intended while she took a nap. This led to unexpected twins being born and other hijinks. Meanwhile, the author's main legacy family secretly took a vacation in the mountains without telling her first. During the kids' birthday party, their great-great-aunt came to collect on a deal to attend every birthday. The author remains exasperated by her sims' antics but finds the humor in it.
The Cooke Legacy: Chapter Eighteen - Secret Society Let Downilovereecee
Hannah Cooke graduates from college along with her siblings Howie and Hope. Howie marries his girlfriend Zoe and they quickly have triplets - Ivan, Irvin, and Ivanna. Hope marries her boyfriend Thomas and gives birth to a daughter named India. Hannah had a fun time in college exploring relationships but did not join the secret society. She is now living back at home with her parents.
Birch proposes to his girlfriend Carla at a restaurant. Though initially surprised by Birch's fancy attire and plans, Carla accepts his marriage proposal. Their relationship had faced obstacles from Carla's admirer Simon, but Birch and Carla remain deeply in love and committed to spending their lives together.
This document summarizes events in the lives of several families in Simfield over the course of a day. Key events include:
1) Anna and Lydia Ryman start their first day of school and make new friends, including twin girls Victoria and Meg.
2) Liv Jalowitz gives birth to triplets - two boys named Eddie and Trick and a girl named Abigail.
3) Mia Ryman learns that her older brother Calvin has passed away, upsetting her greatly.
4) Huey Ryman has a birthday party where he becomes a teenager and his brother Stern becomes a child.
Marina and Nery have just gotten married. Marina is already pregnant with their first child. Opal and Sean are also engaged but struggling financially. Terry is shy but hopes to find a girlfriend someday. Kimmy continues to bully others but is bored at home as everyone grows up. She considers moving out on her own.
The Ryman family takes a holiday at a campsite to get a change of scenery. However, the accommodations are more rustic than some of the children expected. Marina volunteers to babysit her younger siblings for a few hours so their parents can have some alone time, though she is hesitant about her ability to manage all the kids by herself.
Rodney receives a panicked call from his daughter Liv, who admits to cheating on her husband Winston and that the triplets she had are not Winston's children. Rodney arranges for Juan Harris to pick up Liv and the children. He then calls Seth to discuss the situation. Though initially angry, Seth agrees the children and Liv will be protected. They inform Winston, who crashes his car in a rage. Later, Rodney and Seth confront Briney Lum, revealing he is the father of Liv's triplets.
Sean and Opal reconnect at university after having argued in the past. They realize they have feelings for each other but Kay, Opal's friend, doesn't want to make things awkward so she declines pursuing anything with Sean. Later, Sean and Opal talk things out and reconcile as friends. They discover they have more in common, like a desire for money, than they realized. They begin dating and eventually get engaged before graduating together with high honors.
Kimmy agrees to babysit her younger siblings Nicky and Terry while Marina talks to Sean. Terry wants to go look for Bigfoot, which he heard lives nearby. Despite Nicky's skepticism, Kimmy thinks encountering another species could be educational and agrees to take them to search for Bigfoot.
This document summarizes several holiday celebrations within an extended fictional family. Alvin spends time with his family including newborn daughter Mia. The grandparents gift Calvin a llama ride. Terry gives Tom a gift and they bond, though Kimmy later attacks Terry out of jealousy over Tom's affection for him. Marina gifts her large family an adventure playground to keep the children occupied. The Raymond family including Sean, Opal, and twins May and Tiana take a holiday at their property in Three Lakes to connect with Opal's heritage.
The document describes several families celebrating the winter holidays. Alvin spends time with his family including his daughter Nicola and infant granddaughter Mia. The grandparents gift Calvin a llama ride. Terry gives Tom a gift and they bond, though Terry's sister Kimmy plots against them. Marina sets up an adventure playground to entertain her many children. Sean and Opal take their twins to their holiday home in Three Lakes and bond as a family, though they discuss their criminal activities. Terry later wakes up outside, confronted by his sister Kimmy.
The family continues struggling in the apocalypse, with Kimmy insisting the children work constantly to earn elixir of life. Benton succeeds in lifting Military, allowing more freedom of movement. Aisha nears lifting Gamer, but needs to be in a better mood first. Despite the difficult circumstances, Caprice remains kind to others, worrying her mother Kimmy. The story catches up with each family member as they strive to survive and improve their situation through career achievements.
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The family celebrates Charlie's birthday by singing the sea chanty tradition. Charlie grows into a toddler and blows out the candles with help. The family welcomes the new toddler Charlie.
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Allyn Legacy, matriarch of the family, passes away at age 68. Her death brings sadness to the large Legacy family, including daughter Anne who is distraught upon hearing the news. Meanwhile, a new generation begins as Beth gives birth to a baby boy named Edward, the new heir to the Legacy family. The voice informs Henry of his mother's death, though he seems unaffected by the news. Allyn's passing leaves a hole in the Legacy family as they struggle to adjust to life without their matriarch.
This document provides background on the Langerak family and introduces the main characters. Kaylynn Langerak lives with her family in poverty in Portsmouth after her father's death. She works as a lady's maid for the wealthy Traveller family to help support her mother and siblings. After Tina Traveller gets married, Kaylynn loses her job and must find new work to continue providing for her ill mother and siblings. The story sets up Kaylynn's motivation to seek opportunities for a better life out west.
This summary provides context about Terry's situation living with the vampire family of Kimmy, Count Christian, and their son Tom. Terry is essentially the babysitter and caretaker for Tom but is treated poorly by Kimmy and Christian. During an argument where Terry snaps at Kimmy, Christian physically assaults Terry in front of Tom. Though angry, Terry knows harming Tom would be wrong. He sings to calm the frightened Tom. Terry worries each milestone for Tom, like birthdays, could provoke more abuse from the vampires.
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This summary provides an overview of the key events and characters in the Nimi household. Ivy, the second born child, continues to socialize with others. The family adopts a new puppy named Moody. Arizona, the heir, discovers her affinity for magic. Myf earns good grades and is approved for college scholarships. The household also welcomes a new puppy named Sarge.
The document provides an update on the legacy family and town after the creator was absent for several weeks. Circe narrates that most of the original town residents moved to a new town called Hiragi Hills after issues arose in the old desert town. She catches the reader up on the marriages, children, careers and appearances of the legacy family members over multiple generations. The main heir couple, Albite and Lucy, recently had children of their own to continue the legacy.
Spencer's son Michael had his birthday, growing into a teenager with an unusual nose. Makoto built a wedding gazebo for the family as a gift before his impending death. The twins Karen and Kimberly also grew up, with Karen resembling her brother and Kimberly taking after both parents. Allyn was fired from her science career due to a failed chance card attempt at stealing an isotope.
Magellan narrates his family's strange life in a post-apocalyptic world. He can hear the voice of the Creator, who tells him stories of how life was better before, with things like showers, varied food, and warm weather. Magellan's mother is pregnant again with twins. He helps his sister Marie with her homework and wonders what caused their world to decline into ruins. The Creator suspects there is more to the mystery than he understands.
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Magellan narrates his family's life in their post-apocalyptic world. His mother has given birth to twins and his sister Marie has grown into a teenager. Magellan works hard to become the responsible heir as his parents spend much of their time meditating. He helps raise and educate the twins. Despite hardships like lack of hygiene and scarce food, the family supports each other and the twins have become good students. However, the cause of their world's destruction remains a mystery.
This document introduces the Hunter Legacy family in the Sims 4. The founder, Marcus Hunter, hopes to turn his poor family into a wealthy upper class. His wife Marisa struggles to bond with their twin sons Oscar and Winston. Their eldest daughter Evelyn worries about her appearance but blossoms into a beautiful young woman, though her mother Marisa seems to be manipulating her relationships for financial gain.
Cary Familiar, the heir of the Familiar family, is a teenager pursuing a career in music. He has twin siblings, Clint and Cher, who are turning into children. Their father Abe is distant and spends more time with other women than his family. Betty, Cary's mother, is also pursuing multiple relationships. The family continues to experience life events like birthdays and deaths as their story progresses across generations.
Eddie calls his father home urgently and tells him that something has happened to his mother Sycamore. When his father arrives, Eddie reveals that he does not know what happened but found his mother dead. His father tries to comfort him but Eddie is distraught over losing his mother. Later, Eddie informs his father that another family member, their cousin Sycamore, has also died. His father comments that with her death, his plans will be easier to achieve. He hints to Eddie that he hopes Eddie develops sinister powers to help with these plans.
This document summarizes Chapter 7.2 of the Vermachtnis Legacy. It describes June giving birth to twins Macy and Mickey, bringing the household to 9 sims. It then covers the lives of the children as they grow, including Morris transitioning to college and the twins becoming teenagers. June becomes pregnant again and later gives birth to her 8th child, Marc. The family then moves to a new, larger tropical home on Vermachtnis Island to accommodate their growing household.
This document provides a summary of Chapter 23 of "The Bradford Legacy". It recaps that Cindy has been redecorating the Bradford family home, including new furniture which James and Jefferson helped move in. Cindy wants to redecorate the dining room next. The chapter also discusses James and Jefferson meeting with a stockbroker to potentially invest some of the family money in the stock market. Additionally, it covers the birth of Cindy and James' first child, a boy named Nicholas Bradford. However, Cindy is struggling to feel a strong maternal bond with the newborn.
The chapter summary provides updates on the Legacina family. Brody, Micah, and Persephone have all become teenagers, with Brody continuing his role as the knowledgeable sibling helping with schoolwork. The family ghosts of Taylor and Professor Kelly begin haunting the home. Brody calls a meeting to discuss choosing an heir from the third generation before they go to college, but Persephone persuades them to wait until college to make the decision.
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The Ryman Legacy Chapter 2A
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2. Too little moneyBut what else is new? Sean Kimmy By Mzyra
3. The Ryman household as it always is – under-furnished, under-decorated and over-populated, especially with children. The twins now being toddlers had made this even worse, but luckily Birch’s advancement within the culinary career meant that he had more days off to help out. The parents were stressed and the twins were happy with the attention – Marina mostly wound up being ignored. *Daddy painted a picture of grilled cheese because he wants it, maybe if I paint a picture of a kitty Mummy and Daddy will get the hint and buy me one!* Marina was sadly over-optimistic as most children are.
4. But Marina discovered that she could get attention if she behaved well at school, however. “People actually spoke to me! It was amazing! I’m going to bring people home every day so I get some real attention!” And she practically did.
5. Carla still led the child-rearing effort and occasionally found time to interact with Marina, but couldn’t leave behind her ability to attract weirdos, which had apparently expanded beyond weird university dormies to weird, married adult sims. This was when being busy with three small children was definitely a blessing rather than a little bit of a curse.
6. But despite how difficult it was looking after just three children, old habits die hard and some people never learn. Sean: I wanted to play in that toilet…
7. Meanwhile Birch mostly enjoyed skilling with anyone who came by, which tended to be the children Marina brought home hoping to get attention. Having your friends play with your Dad rather than you was not something Marina appreciated, but Birch never seemed to get the hint. “So… When you get your hair cut like that do they literally put a bowl on your head or what? Surely that can’t be hygienic…”
8. It probably would have been better if Birch played chess with other adults, but they seemed more distracted by the toddlers, or at least Stephen Tinker did. “Awww, I wish my wife and I could have some more children, they’re so cute at this age…” Kimmy: This man’s big and weird… “OW! Ah, she hit my finger! I think it’s broken!” “Ehehe!”
9. Marina finally managed to claw her friend back out of her father’s chess-playing grasp. “I can’t wait until we’re teenagers and then we’ll be able to drive away places and stuff.” “You don’t like being around your family? I would. It’s nicer here than the downtownie orphanage.” “I like family, but this one’s lame and I never get any attention! I’m going to have my own family one day and I’ll be the Mummy and everyone will give me lots and lots of attention and love me loads.” “And I’ll be the Daddy and earn lots of money that you can spend to make people love you even more!” Neither child seemed to contemplate what they’d just said very deeply…
10. As for the Mummy of the current family, she loved raising her kids, stressful as it was. Birch mostly just stood around, blank-faced, day-dreaming about grilled cheese. And Carla once again failed to be a child’s first word. Sean seemed more interested in toys and things. “Want teddy!” “But wouldn’t you rather prefer a mother’s love that is ever-lasting-?” “NO! TEDDY!”
11. But Carla would have at least one more chance at having a child appreciate her, even though it was so far from being economically sensible that it was actually ridiculous. “I’m going to have to financially support this one as well, aren’t I?” “I’m afraid so.” “Are you sure it’s not Stephen or Simon’s?” “Absolutely.” “Oh. That’s good, I guess…”
12. With Carla being drained by another future child, Birch had to finish up teaching Kimmy her skills. She’d apparently been listening to her twin brother. “Teddy?” “Well, while teddies can be nice, I’ll tell you about something much better Kimmy: grilled cheese sandwiches. You take two slices of bread, put some cheese slices between them, then put them in a frying pan for a little while… The cheese will be so soft and warm, the bread crispy brown… It is the closest thing to perfection you will ever find.” *Stare* “…”
13. “Mommy! I have a real and actual reason for you to like me!” “Marina, I always like and love you! I’m just busy a lot, that’s all…” “Yeah, whatever – but I got an A+!” “Hooray! Well done! That means you’ll be able to help your little brother and sister when they start school!” “… Can’t I have a kitten instead?” “No. But that’s still great!” *Grumbles*
14. *Grumbles* “I wonder if I could trade one of the twins for somebody else’s pet at school…” Birch had gone back to work and Carla was increasingly pregnant, but luckily the twins were able to entertain themselves for hours by this point, even if the constant xylophone bashing drove Marina crazy. “I wonder what it would be like to be an only child…”
15. Her life was better than some people’s, though. “Oh my gosh it’s fresh air! Ahhhh, can’t get enough!” Jane Huffman eventually hyperventilated to the point that she passed out, which was a real signal as to how bad the home for underage downtownies was. If the politicians weren’t all so corrupt something might have been done about it. But that’s politics for you.
16. Luckily Jane awoke again before she froze – it was the dead of Winter and all of the countryside was covered in a thick layer of snow, which managed to make the Ryman house look a little bit better, but not by much. It could never make it look like there might be windows…
17. “Hi little child! You like me don’t you? You’d like me to be your big sister, wouldn’t you? Please get your parents to adopt me, I can’t go back to that place!” “Ehehe!” “OW! You bit me!” “Hehe!” “… I guess at least we don’t have toddlers back home…”
18. “I thought you said this was a game?” “It is! I got it from the game area of the department store.” “Games are meant to be like toys. This does NOT count as a toy.” “The only toys we have are xylophones for toddlers, so you can either go and play with Kimmy and risk getting bitten or hit, or you can play chess with me.” “Fine.” *Awkward silence* “So, do you like grilled cheese?”
19. Finally, after what felt like far too long, it was the twins’ birthday. Sean grew up first being the eldest, whilst Carla and Marina looked at each other in relief that that ordeal was finally over. Birch would have been there, staring off into the distance whilst thinking about cheese, but he was at work staring off into the distance thinking about grilled cheese.
20. All of a sudden Sean had inexplicably grown two foot and was the same size as Marina, though what was more amazing was the luck which he had in growing into a good outfit, as Marina had done, since the family could not in any way afford new wardrobes for anyone yet, so they were stuck with what they got for the full 7 days until they transitioned again, or until Birch started earning a decent amount of money.
21. By the time Kimmy had decided she was ready to grow up, Birch had arrived home and Marina had tried to go to bed, but Kimmy threw such a loud tantrum at the idea that anyone was ignoring her birthday, that Marina got up again. She wouldn’t even let Celeste Wong leave, even though her curfew had passed, not that Celeste was complaining.
22. Kimmy once again demonstrated a surprising ability to have a good transition outfit, even if it really wasn’t appropriate for her personality, but then that may have been part of her plan to mislead people until they were close enough to get bitten or hit.
23. “Come on Dad, you have to be able to teach me how to do homework! Dads normally their sons stuff, don’t they?” “I could teach you all about cheese-” “It’s maths, Dad.” “I can teach you the formula to work out when your sandwich is perfectly cooked-” “Daaaaaaaaaad, I don’t want to be a chef - I want a good job so I can earn lots of money and have a race car bed and stuff!” “… You have a choice of learning from a chef or a full-time mother both of whom dropped out of college, take your pick.”
24. “Mom, how are we going to afford another baby? There’s no room!” “Now Sean,-” “I’m not sharing my sandwich with some baby!” “Babies don’t eat sandwiches, Kimmy. The sandwiches are almost as big as they are.” “Thank you Marina. Look kids, we’ll get by somehow. You may have to share some stuff, but you all love each other don’t you?” *General grumbling*
25. “I’m going to sell this painting for thousands of simoleons and then I’ll be able to buy a gameboy!” “Sean sweetheart, you can’t expect people to pay that much money for paintings yet, you have to be a really talented artist or very famous-” “I’m not talented?” “Well, uh, everyone improves over time…” “How else do people earn money then?” “Well, when you’re older you could start a business- Where are you going Sean?”
26. “Hey sisters! I have a great, amazing idea for how we can be billionaires by next week!” “I think it takes more than a week for that to happen, Sean.” “We have to aim for the stars! Or at least the moon or something.” “Is the moon really made of cheese? I hope it is…” “I don’t think so, Kimmy, but the idea that we’re going to be rich next week sounds just as realistic.” “Oh we so will, just you wait and see. I’ll show you my amazing idea as soon as it arrives…”
27. ~ A little time and a delivery later (during which the outside of the house was made to look like actual brick!) ~ “Tadaaah! It’s a lemonade stand! I think we’ll take like $10 today, then $100 tomorrow, then $1000 after that, then soon we’ll be making billions! That’s how businesses work!”
28. “Uhoh…” “Hehehe! Sean’s an idiot!” “Kimmy! Look, it’s a nice idea Sean, but I really don’t think it’s going to-” but the look on Sean’s face tugged at Marina’s nice points. “I guess we might as well give it a go, though.” “Hehehe, you’re both stupid! I’m going to go do something that isn’t dumb, bye losers!” “Yeah, thanks a lot Kimmy…”
29. “Just the perfect balance of water, sugar and lemon… I wish I’d stuck with learning from Dad rather than Mum now.” “Excuse me, I don’t suppose you’d like-” Lady in pink: Ignore the sweet children, ignore the sweet children, you’ll be better off when you’re not violently ill… “Adults are lame. I’m not sure we’re going to get much business, Sean. And it doesn’t count if Mum and Dad buy some since their money is our money already.” “No, no it’ll be great! It just starts slow and builds up, that’s all.”
30. Meanwhile Kimmy found herself entertained all day by watching her brother’s unsuccessful efforts from nearby whilst reading one of her father’s cookery books. “Ehehehehe…. Sean and ‘Rina are so stupid…” She eventually found herself distracted eventually, though. “Hmmm, if the moon’s made of cheese and there’s an eclipse, does it become grilled cheese because of the Sun…?”
31. The day’s efforts weren’t a complete waste, however, even when Marina went inside to have lunch, leaving Sean alone. A local chef who knew Birch decided to give Sean the benefit of the doubt. “Hey, this lemonade’s quite good, kid. Have you considered going into the culinary business? You might be able to build up your own brand if you’re dedicated already.” “I was kind of hoping to get rich soon actually.” “Ah, well most chefs don’t earn that well unless they become big celebrities, but if all you care about is the money you might as well be a regular celebrity.” “Nah, it’s okay, I’ll have earned lots of money doing this by the time I’m a teenager!” “Oh. Yeah, okay. Good luck with that.”
32. Sean sat out for a good ten hours until darkness fell, the red headed chef being his only customer and soon people stopped walking by altogether, though he never stopped looking. Even Kimmy had stopped laughing and gone inside. Sean had only made one simoleon. Even if numbers doubled he’d only make two simoleons tomorrow and then he’d have to go to school again and he wouldn’t be able to make hardly anything. Rina was right – it wasn’t a good idea. Kimmy was right – he was stupid. Sean cleaned up the lemonade, only just not crying and headed into the warmth of the house.
33. “So how did it go in the end, Sean? I would have come back out to help, but you know, homework and stuff…” “Don’t want to talk about it,” he sniffed. “You okay, bro?” Marina had become quite attached to the twins since they stopped being so small and annoying. “It’s fine. It was a stupid idea anyway. I’ll just go back to painting worthless paintings instead…” Marina may have cared, but she wasn’t sure what to say. She was only a kid too.
34. Oblivious to her children’s issues, Carla soon found herself in labour once more. She’d forgotten how much it hurt, but just held on to her hope that it couldn’t be twins again – she loved them, but they were seriously stressful.
35. Luckily it was just the one child this time – a little girl who so far looked just like Sean. “Oh great, as if we weren’t poor enough already…” “Aw, hello there sweetheart! What do you say to the name Nicola?” *Burble*
36. Marina was a lot more excited about the arrival. Now that she could play with the twins properly she could appreciate smaller siblings as more than just a distraction for her parents. “Yay, a little sister! Come on Sean, she looks like you, you can be best friends and stuff!” “Yeah, I guess so. Just so long as she’s nicer than Kimmy…” “Well, that’s not difficult, is it? Haha.” “Hang on, what are you kids saying about Kimmy?” “Nothing Mum…”
37. Marina knew that a little sister hadn’t been enough to cheer him up though and resolved to make things better the next day. “What are you doing ‘Rina? I told you I know it’s a bad idea, you don’t have to waste your time.” “Just because it’s not going to make us rich doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea, Seany. It just means you appreciate whatever you make more. Every little bit helps and stuff. We can do shifts and stuff and it can be practice for when we’re older and you’ll be a successful businessman who really is a billionaire!” He gave in a little and smiled at this. “I just wish it wouldn’t take so long to make money…”
38. Marina had been excited to have another little sibling, but Kimmy, used to being the youngest, took it very differently. “Would you stop crying all the freaking time! It’s not going to help! And when are you going to learn to use the toilet?! The rest of us can, it’s not difficult, you stupid-head!” “Kimmy, stop shouting at your little sister!” “But she stinks and she won’t shut up!” “Then she needs changing, just wait a minute and I’ll deal with her!” “Can’t we give her up for adoption or something instead? She can go live with Jane!” “NO, Kimmy.”
39. Kimmy often found reasons to throw tantrums, but then she couldn’t remember how things used to be and therefore how much better she had it. With some more money coming in (that Carla and Birch pretended the kids’ lemonade stand had contributed significantly to, even though it hadn’t) and the kids getting older, they’d had some bedrooms built. Marina, not being too far from being a teenager, had a small bedroom to herself, while the twins shared a slightly larger one. Sean wasn’t thrilled at this prospect – he still felt resentful over the lemonade stand and Kimmy had got to pick the colour of the bedroom when he wanted green. Being a twin sucked.
40. The parents had also cleverly not given the kids’ bedrooms actual doors, anticipating trouble, though that had then generated questions when their bedroom did have a door. What on earth could their parents be doing in their bedroom that the kids couldn’t do in theirs and that they couldn’t see? It hadn’t made any sense or seemed fair to them, but neither Carla nor Birch particularly wanted to go through explaining it…
41. It was possible that it might have been more prudent to invest the bedroom money elsewhere, especially when there was still only one bathroom – with no walls, so technically not a room at all – among five and it would only be so long before Nicola would be sharing it too. And that wasn’t counting the number of visitors Birch and the kids brought home from school and work. And, of course, Kimmy had a habit of utilising the bathroom for less than necessary purposes when others needed to use it. “Ahoy there landlubber! None shall use the bath unless they give me ten gold doubloons! …Or a sandwich! And it can’t be burnt!”
42. Largely the parents tried to ignore some of their children’s strange behaviour – Birch focused on his work, Carla focused on the child who was still too young to act strange. It was so nice when the child was too young to be running around crazily or talk back. She wished Nicola would stay this small. Otherwise they might need to have another…
43. “This is booooooooooring!” “Shut up Kimmy, homework’s important!” “Yeah, if you’re stupid, like you!” “Kids, stop arguing! Sean don’t tell your sister to shut up and Kimmy stop calling Sean stupid! And you have to do your work if you want to go to college or have a good job.” “And what if I don’t?!” Kimmy challenged. “You still have to!” “If I’m going to do this can somebody please shut up and change the baby already?! I’m getting a headache and it stinks.”
44. The moments when the older kids had gone to sleep were blissful in the Ryman household – Carla and Birch had come to regret the decision to put the twins together in a small room once it had been established that they could kick each other even from their beds, leading to fights and arguments whenever bedtime rolled around. They knew Marina was quieter and more peaceful too, but whenever she was awake the twins were too, so there was little time to appreciate her. But later at night, Nicola burbled quietly, looking cute with her big blue eyes and smile and the parents greatly wished children were always like that.
45. Marina knew how her parents felt and felt bad for Sean – he often got a bad rep even at school because Kimmy was always getting into trouble and he was often at the receiving end of that trouble and, while he was usually quite nice, he couldn’t be expected to take all of her taunting and mild violence without reacting sometimes. So Rina made sure to spend time with him doing stuff they both enjoyed, especially active stuff, which in their household was limited to skipping, but it was something Kimmy wasn’t bothered about, so it was perfect for Sean. But Rina couldn’t help the feeling that Sean seemed to be getting sadder and sadder. She just tried to make him feel better by helping him come up with schemes of how to get rich.
46. Sadly for Birch and Carla, Nicola’s baby years came to an end, while they dreaded the prospect of another child running around fighting with its siblings. They just had to hope she’d be nice…
47. Whatever else Nicola might have been, she was definitely her father’s daughter, just like the rest of her siblings and, most especially, Sean.
48. But the difference between her and Kimmy was quickly established with relief by an anxious Sean and Marina – Nicola was about as shy as the rest of them, but whereas Kimmy would try to bite you if you got too close when she was a toddler, Nicola quickly grasped on to the idea of hugging and wouldn’t let go of it – much like she wouldn’t let go when she hugged you. She was just as sweet and adorable as she had been as a baby, but with less crying and smelling. She practically seemed like an angel.
49. *Maybe if I sell this picture of a house for enough money we’ll be able to get a proper one!* ~End of 2A~
50. *Gasp* They’ve actually had 5 children and Kimmy gave one up for adoption! This downtownie would actually fit in perfectly with the family, hence he can’t marry in (yet) because it would be creepy. And genetically boring. Anyway: Please tell me they’ve had enough children now?! Will they ever have more than one bathroom? Will Kimmy turn out/stop being evil? Who will be heir? (You tell me! – but not yet…)