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Chapter ONE: Memories
Minnow Island is a story about a recently divorced young Woman and her five Children. They live in a small town in the middle of Strangeville. This story deals with the trials and tribulations which sometimes go with being a single parent. It also deals with the near future of Mystical happenings awaiting her and her Children just around the corner!
This is my first story to post here on TSR so please, enjoy it and I would LOVE to have as many comments to help me to grow in the artistic world of writing :)!!!
SPECIAL Thanx to XTinaBobina whom through reading part of her story here on TSR has inspired me to finally go with it and write my own. I also want to thank her and my Mother for helping me out by proofreading it for me and giving me some EXCELLENT needed constructive criticism! She is a great and wonderful Person :)!!!!
ENJOY!!!
Minnow Island is a story about a recently divorced young Woman and her five Children. They live in a small town in the middle of Strangeville. This story deals with the trials and tribulations which sometimes go with being a single parent. It also deals with the near future of Mystical happenings awaiting her and her Children just around the corner!
This is my first story to post here on TSR so please, enjoy it and I would LOVE to have as many comments to help me to grow in the artistic world of writing :)!!!
SPECIAL Thanx to XTinaBobina whom through reading part of her story here on TSR has inspired me to finally go with it and write my own. I also want to thank her and my Mother for helping me out by proofreading it for me and giving me some EXCELLENT needed constructive criticism! She is a great and wonderful Person :)!!!!
ENJOY!!! The O'Toole's lived in a small town in the middle of Strange Ville called, Greela Villa. They had lived there since the beginning of time, or so it seemed to Andrea. Andrea had moved to Greela Villa at a very young age. Andrea and Dan, since marriage, seemed to of had deep devotion to one another. Andrea had birthed to Dan five beautiful Children, three girls and two boys. She had surrendered freedom for countless years to be the perfect wife. She’d put up with his late nights and drunken stupors. She’d even received his immature friends into their humble abode!!!
Andrea’s Grandmother had never been too fond of Dan. From the moment they had met, she’d had a peculiar feeling about him. She loved her Granddaughter and trusted her judgment, but she also knew Andrea would see the truth one day… she just hoped it wouldn’t be too late!
Then it happened… it was what Andrea alleged to be the worst instant of her existence. It was only a week after she had given birth to her twin’s. She was home, but she had to leave her babies behind in the prenatal unit of the Hospital. The Pediatrician had told her that once Luke and Jeanine reached their goal weight and had no complications, she could welcome them home. Andrea had never suffered Post Pardon Depression after the birth of any of her Children, but she’d never had twin’s before either. She had already been on the edge of a nervous breakdown since the night of their birth, so it was no shock when she’d lost her mind on that dreadful night. Dan had come in at his usual late hour in a drunken daze, stumbling over the kids toys and landing on his bum If Andrea had thought back on it, she would have even laughed at the memory of the look on his face when she ran into the living room to make sure he was ok. He had this wide eyed dopey look on his face as he blurted out, “Wha…wha…where am I?” But, Andrea, being the sweet wife she was, leaned over and helped him to his feet, and walked with him to their room. When she had finished tucking him into bed, she decided she needed a night cap and headed to the kitchen. While she was in the kitchen she heard a strange noise! She thought it could be Toby their family pooch, but when she walked into the dining room to let Toby in the front door, she saw him fast asleep on his comfy doggy cot. She started back toward the kitchen; before she had made it halfway she heard a loud thump on the door making her nearly jump out of her skin. Andrea made her way back to the front door, but with more caution this time. Toby lifted his tired head, and let out a soft moan before laying his head back down to resume his slumber. Andrea was almost a foot away from the front door when she was forced into another jump… BAM, BAM, she nearly succeeded in jumping out of her skin this time. Andrea couldn’t imagine who would be pounding on her door at this hour of the night. She couldn’t help but worry that something was wrong with one of her neighbors. No sooner had she laid her hand on the door knob and had the bolt lock undone, the door came flying open causing Andrea to fall back with shock! To her dismay, Little Miss Gigorina Greela came pouncing in as if she owned her Granny’s home. Andrea, still in shock, slowly picked herself up off the wooden floor and stood there wide eyed and, open mouthed. “Mr. Dan!” came the angry screeching from Miss Gigorina’s jaws, “Mr. DAN!” she yell again clenching her fist tightly. Andrea stood up against the wall for support not knowing how she would react. She had question Miss Gigorina’s intentions before, but she’d never seen real proof! (The Past)
Unfortunately, Andrea had known this wild Woman for a vast majority of her existence. They had attended High School together at Old Granite Bay High just twenty something years prior. Gigorina was well known in many different ways. She was quite popular, that girl was… but not quite the way a girl would want to be known! Gigorina came from a very well-to-do family of Greelas. Her Father, Mr. George Greela the third, owned a large quantity of the town, including the house that Andrea’s Grandmother lived in at the time. Andrea had moved to the small town of Greela Villa after the passing of her Parents, just a few months before she started going to Granite High and meeting Gigorina. Gigorina was also a cheerleader and clearly popular. Her Father basically helped her with everything that she wanted to do or be, spoiling her indefinitely. He had proudly donated Greela Science Hall the Summer prior to Gigorina beginning High School. This was his way of bribing the Principal into holding her a spot as the squad leader on the Cheer Team. Not many girls were fond of Gigorina, but due to her threats of trashing their names all over town, they started to follow her everywhere. Andrea dealt with Gigorina’s jealous ways as well as she could until Graduation. She would never forget Graduation Day. Her Granny Aliah had been so proud of her! Even though Mr. Greela had threatened the school over and over again, She had placed as Valedictorian early on in her senior year. Oh, sure, Gigorina tried, along with her father, to steal this title from Andrea with no avail. Gigorina had proven time and time again to be utterly jealous of her Sure, Andrea was not rich, but she had something most girls in Gigorina’s position would have loved. Andrea had freedom. She didn’t have the kind of freedom that most teens dreamed of, where they could go anywhere anytime of the day or night. No! Andrea had freedom from feeling hatred!
She had hurt so much over her parent’s accident that she had learned to use her love even more than she had before. She loved her Granny for taking her in to her home, without reimbursement, teaching her about the world and her past. She loved nature and all it involved. She even loved unworthy People, but most of all she loved LIFE!!!
Andrea and Dan met when she attended St. Davis College, just 150 miles south of Strange Ville. She had justly won a scholarship to St. Davis after entering a photography contest in her Junior Year of High School. Eventually she’d received head position of the college paper, earning her many awards and recommendations for her accomplishments. Andrea met Dan in her second year of College. They fell in love almost immediately. She’d brought her new beloved home to meet her Granny, a month before graduation, to announce their engagement. Granny was very happy for Andrea's joy, but something about Dan made her feel troubled. Granny didn’t want to worry Andrea; she kept it to herself. She wanted Andrea to be happy so, she showed Andrea her apparent approval by throwing an extravagant engagement party, emptying her yearly savings account. After their grand ol’ wedding, Andrea and Dan had planned an extravagant honeymoon on Mt. Simserelldah. The Camp Site they headed towards was one that Andrea had only dreamed of stepping foot on. With only a tent and a few belongings, they spent a beautiful weekend in paradise. This was the most stunning part of Andrea’s life she’d thought she would never forget.
When the honeymoon ended, they moved in with Granny Aliah. They had talked about buying their own home, soon as Dan’s business took off. Sadly, it never left the ground. Thankfully he was offered a job by old man Joe, who owned a tire shop downtown. While Dan went to work every day, Andrea
It would be really great to say that Andrea and Dan had 5 kids and lived happily ever after, but that wouldn’t be realism! The O’Tooles had been living in their Granny’s home for almost 5 years when on one of her daily trips to the mail box Andrea received quite an unexpected envelope. Mixed in with a bunch of bills and advertisements was a bright pink envelope. It appeared to be a card. She knew it was no one’s birthday, nor was it close to a holiday. She turned the envelope over to view the front side. It was labeled in fancy calligraphy print, The O’Tooles. She proceeded to open it, trying to hold back the excitement of the mysterious card which she was anxious to read! No sooner had it peeked then it shrunk straight back down below where disappointment would normally begin when she saw the name Miss Gigorina Greela printed in bright purple letters. Apparently little Miss hoopty doop was throwing a mid-summer party. Why she had invited her and her husband she did not know, nor did she want to know! Oh, the dread that had built up inside her as she realized that she’d have to inform Dan of this invitation; if she didn’t he’d find out eventually through the little rat fink! Andrea had hoped that she hadn’t underdressed for this affair, but the invitation had said, ‘Come casual and bring swimming attire.’ As they walked toward the entrance to the back of the Greela Mansion, she was totally amazed at how colossal the mansion was. She didn’t quite remembered it being so big since that crazy slumber party she had gone to in the beginning of High School way before she truly knew who Gigorina was as a person. “Good afternoon,” Dan and Andrea greeted the butler with open arms before he opened the gate to let them into the pool area. It looked as if the party had just begun. Andrea was beginning to feel a bit uncomfortable. In all her life, she had never really felt so self conscious. She was actually worried about how she’d look in her swim suit next to all the stunning woman Gigorina had invited to her party. Andrea and Dan had been among the first few guest to arrive. About three hours into the party, the place was beginning to become packed. People were dancing, swimming, eating and just basically doing whatever they desired! Andrea was beginning to feel too hot after being in the sun for so long. She hadn’t really known anyone at the party, so she had looked for the most shaded spot around before sitting down. She dared not leave her man unattended too long for fear little Miss Gigorina would snatch him into her jealous grasp.
Drenched with sweat, she concluded to herself that even the shade couldn’t keep the heat out. Andrea had to try the water out in hopes of cooling down. She felt the cold water would also do some good for that nagging headache which had settled in that one spot. It was all she could do to get up and drag herself over to the guest pool dressing rooms.
When she had made it inside, and closed the door, she rested her body against the wall to keep herself from falling over with heat exhaustion. She could feel cool air coming from the vent above her, which was quite refreshing. All of a sudden, out of nowhere, she heard the loudest and most annoying shriek of laughter break out through the evening air. Oh! That voice sounded so familiar! It made her want to cringe inside. Andrea couldn’t help herself, she had to see what was so amusing to little Miss Piggy that she’d had to burst everyone’s eardrums through her laughter. She had made it to the window and barely slipped her fingers through the blinds to open them, just enough so that she could peek outside. What she saw next made her heart plunge into her stomach. For right there, not even ten feet from the window, was Gigorina clutching Dan as if she were holding on for dear life. Now, if that was an, ‘I’m happy to see you’ hug, she’d hate to see a ‘don’t leave’ hug. This mark was the beginning to a whole lot of disturbance and heartache for Andrea and her Family… (The Present)
Andrea just stood there… leaning up against that icy, rigid wall… memories flooding wildly through her mind. All those recollections pointed straight toward this very moment where she rested. She had subconsciously known, yet she had blocked it out for so many years. Now it all came plummeting down upon her. There was a reason this demented woman had come beating on her door. Deep in Andrea’s gut, she KNEW the reason, but she didn’t look forward to facing it at this very instant. God knows she’d already gone through enough anxiety and stress with the recent birth of her twins!
Still stunned by her surroundings, Andrea’s head began to pound due to the recent attack by the floor moments earlier. As she held one hand to her forehead, she used the other to steady herself, and regretfully face the drama that bestow her! No sooner had she heard the ranting Gigorina, then out of the corner of her eye she saw what appeared to be her stumbling drunken husband! “GIRGORINA!” came his slurred voice, “I thought I told you to WAIT in the truck.” Andrea just stood there with a blank look on her face. “Well, my DEAR DAN,” Yelped Gigorina, “That would have been fine… IF you hadn’t of apparently passed out in your wife’s BED!” Andrea kept starring, staring into space so steadily that she didn’t noticed another body enter the room. “Mommy?” Came the voice of a small child. Andrea’s attention suddenly shifted onto the new voice she was hearing. “Oh my darling Paige!” She cried out. “Oh, my Baby… I am so sorry you woke up to this.” Andrea then took her young daughter into her arms and walked her to the kitchen to get her out of the reign of fire. Meanwhile, Granny Aliah had crept into the Living room to see what all the commotion was. Andrea caught the strong look of disapproval on her face as she walked past her. She could only picture what was coming next. Granny walked straight into what looked like a verbal boxing match and grabbed Dan’s arm with one hand and Gigorina’s with the other. As she finished pulling them straight in front of her she pointed her finger at them, “FOR SHAME!” She started, “you should BOTH be ashamed of yourselves, drunk or NOT!” Andrea’s jaw fell open in astonishment. She wasn’t surprised at Granny’s reaction, yet she had never seen Granny go at Dan like this before. “Bringing this… to my home? It’s completely disrespectful not only of me but, of your wife and Children!” Granny barely took a breath between sentences. “Now, you listen here MISTER!”, She snarled in a deeper voice, slamming her fist on the table next to her, “Don’t LET me catch the two of you in this house together again! Now, Dan I think it’s only appropriate that you go to your room, pack a bag and get the HELL OUT of my home before I call Andrea’s Uncle Dave!” With that they were gone. Dan had made an obvious choice! Her Husband had left her for the town hussy. Their Father had left for someone other than their Mother. Granny new now it had happened too late! Life would surely be different. Not only would her Children need a lot of love and support to get them through this time, but Andrea would need someone to look after her. They knew this would be a new beginning for the whole family.
(CHAPTER TWO: New Beginnings will be out soon… (Please, this is my first Sims Story to write, so whether you like it so far or not feel free to comment on it !!!)
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13 Comment(s) posted so far
On Jun 1, 2009 SteveB wrote:
Woot!
On Jul 2, 2009 stephanie1225 wrote:
Wow! This was really great, and I love your unique way of putting the screenshots together! Can't wait to read the next part
On Jul 2, 2009 Mangio wrote:
Not bad for a first timer. The screenshots are wow. How you put it together...
Such a sad start...being a single mother of 5 is going to be definately hard for her...
On Jul 3, 2009 genalicious2387 wrote:
good start still
hurry up an write the 2nd part lol 
On Jul 6, 2009 RebeccaJeanine71 wrote:
Thank you to everyone who has commented so far
!!! You guys just don't know (well...I think ya do hee hee 
!!!) how HAPPY it's made me to read your kind and thoughtful words...it's going to help me keep on writing 
!!!! Thank you SOOOOO much from the top of my heart to the bottom of my pinky toe!!!! hee hee
-Rebecca
On Jul 6, 2009 Jillebeth wrote:
I liked it. I can tell you put a lot of work into the screen shots. Looking forward to reading more from you.
On Jul 7, 2009 clairepitts1994 wrote:
Hey this was an awsum story! I really want to see what happens next. The amount of effort you put into the screenshots was something superhuman!! Your writing is excellent!
I can't wait to read more from you
5!
On Jul 7, 2009 WandaJBowen wrote:
This is a really good story.Keep up the great work. I hope to read more soon.
On Jul 7, 2009 inusgirl wrote:
good story it got me hooked I'l be looking forward to reading more from you.
On Jul 7, 2009 spitzmagic wrote:
good story, love the screenshots,
On Jul 7, 2009 charray wrote:
Great job on this story
On Jul 25, 2009 RebeccaJeanine71 wrote:
Awww...u guys are the GREATEST!!! Thank you SOOOO much for all your sweet and kind remarks
and for rating my story!!! WOO HOO...I'm hoping soon to have chapter 2 complete...still haven't decided whether or not to use Sims 3 for the rest of my story 
...It'd be great if I could hear back from some of ya on that one!!! 
-Rebecca
On Jul 25, 2009 ashlee4291 wrote:
that was really good and realistic. great job. I look forward to reading the next part.