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Welcome to Reflections, a blog that tells the stories and struggles of humankind through The Sims 3.

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[Charm] Chapter Two: Second Thoughts

“So how is your boyfriend… Shannon, is it?” Matilda asked her daughter one night after Margaret sent Morgan to bed. Margaret shrugged.

“No idea. Haven’t seen him in a week,” she replied, munching on a cookie while reading a gardening book for her work. Matilda frowned.

“Are you bothered by that?” she asked. Margaret looked up with a slight frown.

“Actually, I didn’t even really notice he wasn’t around until you asked me about him just now,” she admitted, biting her lower lip. Matilda raised an eyebrow.

 

[Charm, Gen. 4] Chapter One: A Silent World

Margaret smiled out at the crowd and waved as she walked across the stage in her graduation gown to accept her diploma. She won the award for Biggest Success Story of the year and had graduated with a B average. Morgan was in front row on her grandpa’s lap. She giggled and waved as her mom accepted her diploma and came down to meet them.

 

A Tour of Charm Manor

Hey there! Margaret Charm here. My publicist, Ashleigh, told me my family’s fanbase has been asking about getting a tour of our home. I can see why you’d all be so anxious, since my mother pretty much locked the doors to anyone who wasn’t family while she was the head of the household.

Well, I’m 21 now and in charge, so I say it’s time to open the doors to the public again. I know, my family’s a bit ahead of what you’ve read so far, but Ashleigh will catch you up soon. Everyone ready? Okay, then. Let’s start the grand tour.

 

[Charm] Chapter Nine: A Little Miracle

Margaret was sleeping soundly in her bed. She’d been released from the hospital that morning. She was still on antibiotics to treat her gonorrhea, but it was slowly starting to clear up. As soon as she stepped out of the hospital and had to face real life and the consequences of her actions, Margaret wanted to drown herself in drugs and alcohol again, but her doctor’s sobering news made her resist.

 

[Charm] Chapter Eight: A Parent’s Worst Fear

Matilda’s hands shook as she dialed her daughter’s cell phone number and held the phone to her ear. Six rings, no answer. It went to her voicemail.

Hey, this is Margaret. I’m busy right now, but leave a message and I’ll call you back when I’m free. Thanks… BEEP…

Matilda took a shuddering breath. “Margaret, Sweetie. It’s Mom. Where are you? Are you okay? Please call me back. I’m worried. I just want to know you’re alright… I love you…” she said, her voice shaking. She tried to press the End Call button but dropped the phone instead. It clattered to the polished wood floor with a small thud.