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[cinamun]

Operation: On My Mama | Next

The longer, more adult version of today's update <-

[mangosimoothie]

Chapter 18: 𝕰𝖕𝖎𝖑𝖔𝖌𝖚𝖊 (6/6)

Dear reader, we've made it to the end.

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Thank you for reading! If The Familiar has brought you any joy skip the like button and tell me in the replies or tags instead 🖤 This is likely my swan song on Simblr, and it's a true labor of love. It's been an honor 🫡

@mobwhim @alltimefail-sims @invisiblequeen @bibliosims @gothoffspring @foxsimthings @lonvely @saruin

Massive thank you to yall for making the sims who brought this story to life and for being part of the Fam. Getting to write as a profession is something I'm very thankful for, but it does mean following a lot of other people's guidelines, so I really can't thank yall enough for completely handing me the reigns and letting me put these guys in every possible Situation. It's the freshest breath of air you can imagine. And bonus thank you to @m0ckest for being my production designer and creating the interior of Atticus and Ryan's lovely home! Yall are real ones.

Farewell, Mango 🥭

[jxyvrs]

UNCOVERED LIES | sims 4 series | Episode pt.6

Next Morning

Caius: WAA *cries intensely*

Jordin: Evelin, you little munchkin what did you do to your brother?

Evelin: I didn't do anything daddy; teehee he just cries no reason...

Caius: *cries* WAA... mwean WAA!!

Evelin: Hey! You said you wouldn't snitch you tattletale! *crosses arms grumpily*

Jordin: Now Evelin... you know that Rex the dino don't like bullies... especially siblings who are mean to their younger siblings...

Evelin: No Rexy... teehee *covers mouth excitedly*

Jordin: Rawr *roars loudly and swoops up Evelin*

Evelin: Hehe you cwan't find me Rexy the dino!

Jordin: Hmm... If I was a little girl, where would I hide?

Evelin: Teehee! *laughing quietly*

Jordin: I know what I can do... time to enable dino senses.

Evelin: Uh oh!

Jordin: RAHH!! I Found you, now I'm going to eat you RAHHH!! *plays fully lifts the toddler in the air*

Evelin: *screams intensely* AHH!! NO BAD DINO!! DON'T EAT ME I DON'T TASTE LIKE CWICKEN!! PAPA HELP!!

Jay (simself): *calls from upstairs* Jordin can you not wrestle with our daughter, she needs to get ready.

Jordin: *puts Evelin down* You lucky that papa save you this time, but you won't get so lucky next time little munchkin.

He then tickles Evelin as she laughs while quickly running away.

Evelin: *screams* AAHH!! Champ, help me the mwean dino trying to eat me again!!

Jordin: *calls out after while laughing* Champ won't save you either little munchkin, I will eat those little chicken legs sooner or later.

Evelin: Champ, why didn't you save mwe?! Rexy the dino almost ate my little legs!

Champ (The Dog): *barks but talks where only Evelin can understand him* Are we talking about this same Rex that looks like your father?

Evelin: What? NO?! My poor father vanished!! Out of nowhere a big green dino came out of nowhere and tried to eat my tiny toddler legs!!

Champ (The Dog): *tilts head in confusion* (maybe toddlers are different breed then a human) Where is this dino? Maybe I could talk some sense into that green giant beast!

Champ growls as he spins around getting distracted, he begins to chase his tail.

Champ (The Dog): *barks* I WILL GET YOU ONE DAY, YOU STUPID TAIL!!

Evelin: *whines* Champ, you're getting distracted again!

Champ (The Dog): *barks* I'm sorry Evelin, but I'm a dog I don't know what you expect. I was meant to chase my tail and take a dump on the carpet and wait to see how your dads will react.

Champ pants happily as he stares up at the small toddler.

Evelin: How come I can only understand you? But the rest of the family can't?!

Champ (The Dog): Well, some humans are gifted with the ability to talking to animals while others eh... You're just one of the lucky humans that can fully understand us.

Evelin: Yet daddy & papa thinks it just my imagination! *crosses arms*

Champ (The Dog): Well, that's because they're one of the humans who think we animals don't be talking or understanding them. But don't tell your father but... I know where he be hiding those leftover bacon strips AND THEY WERE DELICIOUS!! *barks excitedly as he spins*

Jordin: *walks in holding Caius* Evelin, if you keep talking to that dog instead of getting ready, I'm telling Rex the dino to be under your bed once you get back to eat those little chicken legs you got there.

Evelin scream intensifies as she runs upstairs to her room.

Jay (simself) walks into Erik's room as I scrunch up my nose going up to a window and opening it.

Jay (simself): Damn Erik, this room stinks! Did you take a shower?! And why are you still in bed?! I told you don't stay up all night playing them damn games and get some rest!!

Jay (simself): God, and why is it so dark in this room?

Looks to see Erik still not awake, as I get annoyed and clears my throat as I spoke up loudly.

Jay (simself): ERIK WILLIAM YU! If you don't wake up out of this bed, I will get yo daddy to get you out this damn bed!

Erik: Ugh... I don't want to go to grandma and grandpa house. I'm tired.

Jay (simself): Boy, I don't care if you're tired. You should've thought about that before you stood up all night!

Erik: *puts pillow overhead* I'm not going!! I just want to go to sleep.

Jay (simself): *was to stun to speak* Uh no sir! That is not what we're going to do!

I walked over and pulled the blankets off him, as I grabbed the glass of water that was sitting on his nightstand and dumped it on him.

Erik screams as he launches out of bed as he shivers from how cold the water was.

Erik: Okay, I'll get ready. Just get ou-ou-out my room. *shivers*

Jay(simself): Don't make me come back up here!

I walks out his room as I heads to Evelin's room to check if she's ready.

Evelin: Papa! I'm ready to go to see grandma & Apa! Are they going to see my ballet routine papa?!

The little toddler gets excited waiting for a response.

Jay (simself): Of course, my little princess, me and daddy will also be there to support you as well.

I gave her a big kiss on the cheek as I hugs her tightly. Evelin hugs me back as she gives a big smile.

Evelin: Yay! I'm going to be pretty ballerina! *gets excited and gives a big twirl*

Jay (simself): Yes, you are! You're going to be a very beautiful ballerina, and you're going to slay that performance!

Evelin: Period!

Jay (simself): Oop! Yes girl, period! Now I know I definitely raised you right. Anyways, is Cairo ready?

Evelin: Duh, he been ready. *rolling eyes*

Jay (simself): Uh uh, now you are getting ahead of yourself. Lower the attitude or else I'm going to have a talk with Rex the dino.

Evelin screams as she runs away.

Evelin: DON'T EAT MY CWICKEN LEGS REXY!

Jay (simself): *calls out while holding back laughter* You better run faster to that car before he catches up to you Eva!

30 minutes later...

Jay (simself): Hey mom!

Dayah: Jay, my baby boy! You finally made it! And you brought the kids!!

Jay (simself): *gets embarrassed* mom! you don't have to call me baby boy every time I come to visit you and daddy. And I'm the oldest out of 6 kids, last time I check Tre was the new baby.

Dayah: I know, but you're still my little baby boy. I remember the first time when you had a little diaper rash on your bum and I-

Jay (simself): MOM! Not in front of my kids!!!

Erik & Cairo both giggles to themselves as they look down pretending, they haven't heard any of that.

Dayah: I'm sorry Jay, but you were just so adorable when you were younger. *sighs sadly* too bad you gotten older... you just grown up so fast. Now look at you, you have your own family and kids.

Jay (simself): Aw mom-

Dayah gazed at baby Caius as she gasped excitedly.

Dayah: Is that my new grandbaby Caius, Oh my goodness! Let me see him, what a cute little thing!

I nodded my head and hand the baby to my mother as I smiles happily.

Dayah: Oh my god, he looks just like Jordin! How cute!

Jay (simself): That's what I said! *tickles Caius little tummy*

Caius: *giggles*

Dayah: You know, he may look like Jordin, but he still got your pretty eyes.

Jay (simself): Aw! Thank you, mom, I guess little Caius takes after the both of us huh?

Dayah: Mhm, takes after his papa and his daddy.

Someone comes out the house as they clear their throat.

Mystery voice: I guess someone already forgot about me already.

Jay (simself): *looks over shoulder* Hi daddy!

I hug my father as I smiled happily.

Jakob: I see you brought the little ones. What's the rules?

Jay (simself): *speechless* now why would you think I have rules? I don't make rules?!

Jakob: Jay, you're my child. I know everything about you, from you down to Tre. I know you're going to leave some rules.

Jay (simself): *rolls eyes* fine, you caught me. I was just going to say, before I leave the three bad children well two since Evelin is the only good child here-

Jakob: Caius not staying?

Jay (simself): No, he's still a little young. So, he's coming back home with me. But I'll pick the kids up after their 2 days break but while they're here Erik can't play any video games because he's grounded, and he stood up late when he was supposed to be in bed.

Erik: OH, COME ON!! I was on Apex Legends; I couldn't let my streak die!?!?!

Jakob: *looks sternly at Erik* Aye, the grown folks are talking. Shush!

Erik gets quiet as he crosses his arms grumpily.

Jay (simself): And Cairo can't order from Zoomers anymore since he decided to order from the app without parental permission...

Me and my dad looks at Cairo with a look on our face stating "Really?". Cairo just looks down at the ground feeling ashamed.

Jay (simself): Next time don't leave the evidence out in the grass by the mailbox Cairo!

Cairo facepalms as he starts feeling guilty about cursing out that poor delivery person for no reason but slowly stop feeling guilty cause he remembers the guy was being a creep.

Jay (simself): Anyways, Evelin wants you and mom to attend her Ballet recital.

Jakob: *smiles slowly faded* I don't know if I'm able to attend... maybe your mother might be there.

Jay (simself): How come? Evelin was looking forward to seeing both of her grandparents there. Is this about Micah?

He was about to say something but quickly turns and sees the paparazzi sneaking photos.

Jakob: *gets angry* Ugh, are you kidding me? Jay let's go inside before we end up on SMZ.

Jay (simself): Good, I need to change anyways. Let's just say drinking coffee and driving at the same time does not go together.

Everyone heads inside the house.

I went upstairs to quickly change out of my old outfit as I went back downstairs.

Jay (simself): Daddy, why did I find my old clothes in Micah's drawer? See I knew he be copying everything I do.

Jakob: Maybe he just wanted to be like his older brother...

Jay (simself): I can see that, but haven't you told us that it's okay to be ourselves. I know that I'm a big inspiration to my younger siblings, but that's what branching out and starting your own path is about.

Jakob: It's not cool to talk about people when they can't defend themselves. You know that I raised you better than that.

Jay (simself): I know, I know... It just... why would Micah just leave like that? It's not like him to leave like that, especially when he's so young.

Jakob: I know... I shouldn't have yelled at him like that when I caught him sneaking back in the house one night. But I was just so disappointed in him, it's not like Micah to just runaway from home and not contact us for months.

Jay (simself): Dad, he's a teenager. Teenagers goes through these phases that they will regret later on. Trust me I went through it plenty of times, he will come back home.

Jakob: And what if he doesn't come back Jay? I had a dream last night that something bad happened to him, that he was somewhere that he couldn't get out of. He might be held hostage and I can't help him because I don't know where he's at. I feel like it's my fault that he ran away.

Jay (simself): It is not your fault that Micah ran away. We will find him dad, just try not to stress yourself I don't want you to get a heart attack from this whole situation.

He looks down as he clears his throat, I already knew he was going to shed a tear. I start feeling bad for my dad because I knew he worries about us every day, and he wants to protect us for as long as he's alive.

I was going to say something to cheer him up, but my mom called from upstairs.

Dayah: Can you boys come upstairs please? I need help moving this stuff out of this room.

Me and dad went to go see what my mom needed help with as we walked into Micah's & Aki's old room. I looked around as I seen empty boxes ready to be filled, as I walked over to my mother and gave her a hug.

Jay (simself): So, mom, what do you need help with? *looking at the trophies that my siblings had won*

Dayah: I need you to pack Aki's stuff and put them in this box. Since she graduated, she told me to put her stuff in the attic and she'll be here tomorrow to pick them up. And for Micah... uhm... put his stuff in the attic too.

Jay (simself): Wait... but why move Micah's stuff? Isn't he coming home mom?

Dayah: I don't know Jay, just help me move his stuff anyways. I might turn this room into the guest room. Maybe the kids can sleep in this room for a couple of days.

Jakob: *interrupts* You're not turning anything into a guest room, not while I'm living here. Micah is missing, he's not gone forever. He WILL be back.

Dayah: I'm not starting this with you again Jakob. It will only be temporary; Micah will have his room back when he comes back home but for now this will be the guest room.

Jakob: WHY?! Why can't you make Snow room a guest room?! He moved out 2 months ago, he's not using his room.

Dayah: Why does everything has to be an argument with you?

Jakob: Because you're not giving a damn about our son! He been missing for 6 months. SIX damn months, and you don't give two f's if he's missing.

I started getting uncomfortable seeing both of my parents' fight.

Jay (simself): Guys....

Dayah: STOP putting words in my mouth, never once have I said I don't care about our son. I care about all my kids, but you're overreacting like always instead of thinking about the positive.

Jakob: WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO BE SO CALM ABOUT THIS? OUR SON IS MISSING FOR GOD SAKE!!!

Dayah: WHY ARE YOU YELLING?! THE CHILDREN CAN HEAR YOU?!?!

Jakob: BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE I'M THE ONLY PARENT, THE ONLY PERSON WHO ACTUALLY CARES ABOUT THEIR CHILD BEING MISSING FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS?!?! NO PHONE CALLS!! NO TEXT!!! NOTHING!! HE COULD BE SIMNAPPED!! ANYTHING COULD BE HAPPENING TO HIM WITHOUT OUR KNOWLEDGE AND YOU DON'T EVEN GIVE A DAMN!!

Jay (simself): GUYS! Please, if the kids hear you guys argue they're going to get worried.

Dayah: Jay, my baby boy. Tell your father to stop putting words into my mouth and stop overreacting. This is why he gets more wrinkles than me, because he's stressing too much.

Jakob: Jay tell your mother she is being insensitive and not caring or at least not worried about her child being missing.

Jay (simself): I mean mom, you are being insensitive about his feelings towards my brother. Like I agree with daddy, Micah is turning 15 in a few days, and it seems like you don't give a care if he ran away into the dangerous cruel world.

Dayah: I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU GUYS RIGHT NOW!!! YOU'RE DOUBLE TEAMING AGAINST ME!!! And Jay, I thought you were going to be on my side about this but what did I expect, you were always a daddy's boy growing up...

Jay (simself): Uhm...OUCH!

Jakob: OH, HELL NO!! THIS IS NOT WHAT WE'RE NOT GOING TO DO!!

To be continued...

Author notes: Chile...now that was dramatic and how dare she call me out like that. I can't wait to see what happens next but first we need to get back to what happened between Zayne & Micah. God, this storyline is getting juicy and ghetto now. Lawd, I can't wait to keep updating y'all about what happens in my game because in-game it's just more chaotic.

Anyways, what y'all think about this chapter? Was my simself father overreacting or was my simself mother being insensitive? I think my mother needs to talk with my dad about why she just doesn't really care if my brother is missing cause, it's giving a neglectful parent for me...

[pralinesims]

...aaand back to the grind 📺

[herecirmsims]

Group Apology

Back again already with another niche pack that I made for myself lmao, but I thought someone out there might find use for it. It contains 3 couple poses for a smaller Sim feeling pain, before sharing a joke/flirtation with their worried partner; then 4 group poses for 4 Sims having a sad/uncomfortable discussion and then a slightly less uncomfortable hug lmao.

Poses made with masc and femme rigs and as always there may be clipping or floating depending on Sim body type or clothing. Height differences are included.

You will need: - Pose Player - Teleport Any Sim

Download here (always free): SFS | Patreon

TOU: you may adjust for personal use to avoid clipping etc., but please do not reupload/paywall/claim as your own.

I’d love to see them used! You can tag me on Bluesky, Instagram, or Tumblr. I repost. ❤️

You can easily browse more of my posepacks using my Ko-Fi gallery. Want to commission me and help support my work? Details here! Want to leave a suggestion for poses you'd like to see? Form here!

@ts4-poses @alwaysfreecc

[invisiblequeen]

I Recommend These Active Sim Stories:

Langerak Legacy

Laandgraab Generations Legacy

Things Fall Apart

Clawcrest Legacy

Girls With Guns

The Grand Occult Baking Championship

The Stephens Continued

Failing At Romance 101

Wifey

[alxandergoth]

⋆.˚⟡ ࣪ ˖

TRANSCRIPT:

Charlie: Eli… we can’t keep doing this.

Eli: What do you mean? This is working, isn’t it? It’s fine.

Charlie: Fine for you, maybe. But I can’t keep pretending this doesn’t matter to me. I think you need to decide, either you break things off with her [RUBY], or…

Eli: Forget about her, Charlie. She doesn’t matter right now.

Eli: I’ll figure it out, okay? Just… don’t do this now.

[someone-elsa]

Deco sims: First responders

A small set of deco sims for emergency scenes.

One swatch for each

Deco sims in general are considered high poly but mine are as optimised as possible (~10-11k polys)

All LODs, BGC

Paramedic outfit is inspired by what paramedics wear in Finland ;)

no ads or other nonsense!

Patreon (free) // SFS

TOU in a nutshell: You can include these in lots you share, as long as the lot is shared completely free! So no early access, ad links, exclusives etc. Thanks for understanding! Full TOU

@maxismatchccworld​ @mmoutfitters​​ @mmfinds​​ @ts4-poses​ @emilyccfinds​

I really appreciate all the reblogs, likes, comments ♥ If you use these (or my other CC) in your pictures, lookbooks etc, don’t hesitate to tag me :)

[sarcasticratsims]

Sam had to help half-drag half-carry Roy over to the tub while he looked for clean towels...

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[itssimplythesims]

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

[thebramblewood]

Trust me when I say he's always had this crow.

[cinamun]

New updates every Sunday & Thursday (sometimes I go rogue)

Named after one of my favorite books and albums, Things Fall Apart is an epic tale of lust, greed, betrayal, vengeance and, above all else, growth.

This story never started as a legacy nor was it intended to be anything other than gameplay.  However, these characters evolved and, as such, so did their stories; each intertwined and forever impacted by the others. 

Written, played and photographed by me circa 2015. This story is best read/viewed on a laptop, tablet or PC.

Should you choose to continue, please note that this story is rated MA for Mature Audiences and contains strong language, violence, adult themes, strong sexual content, nudity and a variety of triggers appropriately tagged for depression and abuse in all of its forms. This story is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18 (DNI).

Pictured above is the original cast, from left to right:

Elise Farrow ~ Juan Rivera ~ Darren Drake ~ Indya Williams ~ Jerrilee Coleman ~ Dr. Jules Carter

As you make your way through their lives, names will change and you'll find that new characters emerge for either good or sinister reasons.

Shall we begin?

Act One

Chapter 1: Understanding Indya | Chapter 2: The Horsemen | Chapter 3: Toxic | Chapter 4: Demons | Chapter 5: Vengeance | Chapter 6: The Aftermath | Chapter 7: Chances | Chapter 8: Restart | Chapter 9: Moving Forward | Chapter 10: Several Steps Back | Chapter 11: Unfinished Business

Act Two

Chapter 12: The Trial of the Century | Chapter 13: The Demon's Return | Chapter 14: I Do | Chapter 15: Conception at the Summit | Chapter 16: Hopeful | Chapter 17: Milestones | Chapter 18: Growth | Chapter 19: Growing Pains | Chapter 20: The Fear of Letting Go | Chapter 21: A New Journey

Act Three

Chapter 22: A Thin Line Between Life and Death | Chapter 23: And Then There Were Four | Chapter 24: Illusions of Independence | Chapter 25: Unthinkable

Current

Pictured above is the current (2023) cast from left to right

Elliot Mahajan* ~ Darren Drake Jr. ~ Indira Dior Drake ~ Jayce Carruthers ~ Hope Diamond Carruthers (Drake) ~ Indya Drake ~ Darren Drake Sr. ~ Jerri Coleman

*Deceased

Bonus Content

Story Commentary | Story Extras

In case you need a palate cleanser at any time, check out my Globetrotter Challenge or The Greenwoods for a little Rated E for Everyone fun!

Buy me a coffee?

Posting Schedule

I typically post story updates/episodes on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays*. I post in the mornings (US CST) and reblog in the evenings.

*As of 9/30/24 Story updates will post on Sundays and Thursdays

Author's Note:

This story has been a labor of love, writing is a hobby and so is gaming. Combining the two has helped me in ways I cannot put into words. I am thankful to you for enjoying this hobby with me. Writing urban fiction using the sims, for me, will forever be inspired by mochasims, rest in paradise, dear friend. Mocha created a community for Black storytellers where one didn't exist anywhere in the Sims Community and paved the way for other Black writers to follow with her epic tale of Men and Stilettos and of course Kasim's adventures!

I will be forever grateful for the safe space she created to tell real, Black ass stories. Much love sis.

Reactions to Mocha's passing:

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[mangosimoothie]

Chapter 18: 𝕰𝖕𝖎𝖑𝖔𝖌𝖚𝖊 (4/6)

Teeth and talons, horns and fur We are grotesque and powerful

@alltimefail-sims Where do I even start? Not only did you make Wren, thee most iconic sim for this story, you've been the most supportive of the Mango Cinematic Universe from day one and I can't thank you enough for that 🖤

@foxsimthings I love Wesley and the backstory you created for him. Haunted by love and searching for meaning. I'm glad to bring him one step closer to finding it. Thank you!

@gothoffspring Literally the moment I saw her I knew Khia was way too fucking cool to stay human AND too cool to be a vampire tbh. Obsessed with this feral baddie -- thank you to the moon and back for being a part of The Familiar 🦇🖤🐺

@saruin EEEEVE she is so beautiful and cool I was sad to see her go so early but now she's living the life she deserved from the start 😈 I loved having Eve be part of this story, so thank you so much for being part of The Familiar!

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[jxyvrs]

Sneak Peek/UPDATE | UNCOVERED LIES sims 4 series in the works pt.1

Hey guys, just a little update for you guys. I'm writing the screenplay for the machinima while I have some music in the background. I struggled a bit while writing and trying to figure out how to make the screenplay sound just right.

Basically, it's going to have the similar beginning like how the Tumblr series started, but a little different. I'm thinking about having the beginning start with the Narrator narrating the beginning of the story before it the episode starts.

It's not much yet, but I'm still working on it, if you also want to help out and share some suggestions, it will be appreciated, all suggestions are welcome here if you have any.

You have any questions or concerns regarding to the series, please feel free to contact me by sending me a DM on here! 😊

[acuar-io]

I love me a good reincarnation troupe!

[TRANSCRIPT]

This is in the perspective of Alec.

first scene:

People around here, go quiet when your name leaves my lips

Second scene:

"Don't say his name" "He's a lost cost" "Stay away from him"

note: color coordination for a reason! Red= Llily Blue= Rory Kristopher=orange/brown

third scene:

For some reason, I feel like I've known you all my life.

fourth scene:

I don't know what it is, but I'm drawn to you.

fifth scene:

I can't help, but want to know more about you.

[herecirmsims]

Hand Up

A very mini pack of poses that I made for a friend a couple of months ago - I had planned to extend the scene before I shared publicly, but I have simply not had the time or motivation and I know this will become yet another of those unshared packs languishing on my harddrive unless I share it now. 😆

Pack contains 3 couple poses for a Sim reluctantly accepting help to stand. Poses 2 and 3 have an alt version with a different expression. Poses were made with masc and femme rigs and as always there may be clipping or floating depending on Sim body type and clothing.

You will need: - Pose Player - Teleport Any Sim

Download here (always free): SFS | Patreon

TOU: you may adjust for personal use to avoid clipping etc., but please do not reupload/paywall/claim as your own.

I’d love to see them used! You can tag me on Bluesky, Instagram, or Tumblr. I repost. ❤️

You can easily browse more of my posepacks using my Ko-Fi gallery. Want to commission me and help support my work? Details here! Want to leave a suggestion for poses you'd like to see? Form here!

@ts4-poses @alwaysfreecc