So, this is going to be a story based only on the characters from the original MySims. I have a lot of admiration for those characters, as they're all pretty versatile, but I'm going to stretch them a little bit and make this story a little more adult. I won't go overboard, but be warned; it will be rated M just for safety purposes. I probably won't include the essences or the main character being the savior of the town, it's going to be like a realistic town where people do things for themselves or hire people to do things for them. The OC main character from the story will be included, but probably won't be the center of attention, at least most of the time. I will change character perspectives to try and incorporate everyone, so this will be omniscient. I will base the main character off my rendition of what they are, and if you're not impressed, I'm not pushing you to read it. The town will start relatively small like it did at the beginning of the game, but it will grow, just in a different way if you follow me.
I haven't researched much to see if anyone's already done something similar to this, but I apologize if they have. I'm not trying to copy anyone, just trying to have a little fun. :) Not to sound rude, but I'm mostly writing this for myself, but you're more than welcome to read, review, and tell me what you think. Enjoy!
Chapter One: Stratus Falls
Skylar-
I sat in the squishy, leather double-seat of the wrought-iron train I'd boarded several hours before. The voyage I'd bought was set to take anywhere from six to seven hours, and I'd made just about six and a half hours so far. I'm sure most people would have at least taken a two hour nap during the ride, but I'd never been much for naps anyway. Sleeping wasn't one of my top priorities. I stayed up well into the wee hours of the morning and was generally up in time to be productive.
Of course, that was when I'd had a job in my old hometown. I'd ran into some troubles as of late; lost my job, had some falling-outs with my family, and lost a few friends in the process, but I knew it was time for a new beginning in a new town. I'd spent the past few weeks looking for small towns with cheap living rates in the nearby area, and I'd found one that had suited me. The town was called Stratus Falls, and to my understanding, the town only had about six residents currently. Maybe it was a little small and close-knit, but I was sure it would be a good, fresh start.
I stared out the window of the locomotive as the sky turned from bright-yellow and pink around the horizon, to a deep purple and blueish color. No sooner had I noticed the change in skylight had the train screeched to a halt. I glanced out the window across from me to see the smallest town I'd ever seen in my life. I only counted four official buildings and two houses. The town itself looked like a hamlet-styled village straight from a cartoon. I let out a sigh as I stood and hefted my backpack out from underneath the seat. Maybe I'd made a mistake, but maybe this was just what I needed.
I sauntered down the aisle passing the few passengers who still had destinations to make. Most of them were asleep at this point, but the ones who weren't met my gaze and quickly looked away. I was guessing it had something to do with my appearance. I'll admit, I didn't look like most girls my age. In fact, I basically looked like a boy. I was dressed in some beat-up, patched jeans with a loop hanging from my belt. I had on a red flannel, long-sleeve shirt left unbuttoned so that you could see the green surfer t-shirt, with a white logo and white neck loop on it. I kept my ear-length brown-hair wild and messy, where it spiked up in nearly every direction. I had pretty innocent, feminine looking brown-eyes based on my assumptions, and I had freckles across my nose and cheeks. I also wore a pair of green and tan sneakers with stars on them. I was just pretty casual, and didn't care much for the fact whether I looked feminine or masculine. Most people did care though, and I assumed the people would here too since it was such a small town. Maybe it'd be worth it though. I needed a more secluded setting to clear my head.
As I stepped off the train and onto the platform, I was immediately greeted by a woman with short, brown-hair and deep blue eyes. She was dressed in a navy-blue suit-jacket with a rose pinned on her upper-right-chest. She was also wearing a navy-blue, calf-length skirt and black dress-shoes. I assumed she was the mayor, and upon her introduction, I learned I was correct.
"Hello, there! I'm Mayor Rosalyn P. Marshall, the mayor of Stratus Falls. I'd like to welcome you to this town, and what is your name?" she inquired, reaching her hand out for me to shake.
"Name's Skylar," I answered, shaking her hand. "This is a pretty nice town. Smallest I've ever seen, actually."
"Oh, yes," she began, heading down the steps of the platform and leading me to the square. "We currently have a population of six, now seven with the addition of you! But even though small in numbers, we're very high in productivity and we have a close-knit little community. We're all family here! We're so glad you could join us! Now, let me show you around town!"
I noticed the train pulling away down the tracks as she rambled on and led me through the town square. I'd missed my chance to escape, but maybe staying here wouldn't be so bad. The mayor was nice, after all, but that was most likely her job.
"Here's the hotel, where Buddy our proprietor and bellhop works. He does everything by himself, which is just amazing!" she explained.
There's not much work to be done when you don't have many visitors. I thought to myself, but then thought to inquire, "How many visitors do you guys usually get in a week?"
"Oh, not very many. We may get two a week if we're lucky."
How the hell do these people stay in business? I thought to myself.
"And here's Poppy's Flower Shop. She runs the entire shop herself and offers everything in the variety of floral arrangements," she continued on.
Well, at least I can have a bouquet of roses to qualm my loneliness. I thought.
"And here's Chef Gino's Italian restaurant. It's the only restaurant in town, but it's by far the best food in the world," she stated, pointing to the Italian-esque dwelling beside Poppy's Flower Shop. She continued on showing me the Town Hall, and then two other resident's homes, by the name of Patrick and Violet.
Apparently, Patrick was a connoisseur of fine cuisine, but didn't have much drive, according to the Mayor, and was in his late twenties and working as a cook and waiter at the Italian joint. The Mayor rambled on about how he could open up a second restaurant and beat out Gino if he'd had the drive. Apparently, she wasn't much for slacking of any kind.
She then rambled on about Violet and how she was Poppy's older sister, and she was unemployed and spent all her time cooped up in her house with the shades drawn and speaking to spirits. "The girl is obsessed with the dark arts, and she believes there are ghosts in this town. Can you believe that?"
It honestly didn't sound too crazy to me, but I could tell the Mayor didn't care for this Violet girl all that much, and she seemed to be a bit of a gossip, honestly.
"And this is your home!" The Mayor announced, showing me a simple home with white windows, and white door, and black roof. I took in the view of it and subconsciously smiled. It was the first home I'd ever been able to just mine, without sharing it or renting it with other people. "How much do I owe you for it?"
The Mayor laughed. "Oh, no dear. You don't owe me a thing. I'd just like for you to work part-time anywhere in this town and pay off your debt that way."
That didn't make sense. Were all the profits in this town intertwined? That was the only way this town's ability to keep running would make sense.
"Now, how old did you say you were?" the Mayor inquired.
"Oh, I'm nineteen," I answered, being drawn from my thoughts.
"Oh, my, so young. Well, what inspired you to move to our paradise in the first place?"
I wouldn't call it a paradise, but I answered anyway, "I just needed a fresh start. Wanted to find a town that I could be secluded in and start building a future for myself. How much of a debt do I need to work off?" I had earned a little savings money from working my last job, and I'd had some stowed away for me in case I ever went to college, but I knew that measly amount would never pay for a house.
"Oh, don't you worry about that. As long as you keep yourself busy in this town, you'll always have a home," she answered smiling in an over-exaggerated way. That didn't really make much sense to me, and it didn't make much sense as to why Violet was allowed to stay, but I assumed it had something to do with her sister owning a Flower Shop. "We're expecting major growth within the next year, mind you, but you'll always have a place. I like you, Skylar!"
Major Growth? What, two people? I was here, so I guess that meant one other has yet to move in. "How many people are you expecting to accumulate?"
"Oh, probably fifty to sixty," she said nonchalantly. Although that was measly growth, it was exorbitant for a town of this stature. I'm sure the Mayor was just bluffing, but I played her game and smiled anyway.
"Well, dear. It's getting late, and I have paperwork to do," she said, sticking a key in my hand. "If you need anything, just come on up to Town Hall, and I'll be happy to help! Don't be a stranger, feel free to introduce yourself to your neighbors tomorrow, and see around town as to who needs to hire on some extra hands. We'll be in touch. Goodnight, darling!" she said, turning and heading back towards Town Hall.
I let out a sigh and walked up to my front door. I eased the key into the lock, and the lock turned a lot easier than I'd expected. Inside, the walls were barren and a deep-blue color with brown trim. The house had a fridge, stove, some counters, a table with two chairs, a small tv, and a couch. I checked to bathroom to make sure it had all the necessary plumbing, and the bedroom contained a single bed with red sheets, a mirror, and a dresser. It was simple, but perfect for me. I set my backpack on the dresser and checked my phone for the first time today. It was just after 8 pm, and I needed a little shut-eye before I could handled anything else. I pulled off my jeans, sneakers, and over-shirt and settled under the covers for a full night's rest. I drifted off to sleep before I even had time to remember where I was.
First chapter was short, but the others won't be so lenient ;)
