It has been one hell of a year! My story is on hiatus for a bit while I work on some more chapters, but I didn’t want to leave you all empty-handed. I made this for some incredible simmers who I admire and for whom I am definitely better for knowing.
To the Discord, you are all the most lovely of friends <3
CW: Sex, violence, bloodshed and horror (along with my usual fluff)
(btw one of the scenes features a clip from Vladislaus is Comin’ To Town: A Hallmark X Strauds Christmas Story by the ever-genius sirianasims and it’s absolutely glorious)
Credits
In addition to the CC I regularly use in the game and buildings from the Fleuralia Save File, I also used the following builds and custom content:
Songs
Clair De Lune by Claude Debussy
Wednesday (Merlina) Remix by Bella DJ
W.I.T.C.H by Devon Cole
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch version by Jordan Smith
You Don’t Own Me (feat. G-Eazy) by Saygrace
Mount Everest by Labrinth
Animations
Curtsey by Candyt Sims
Long Idles Loops Animation Pack by Steven Studios
Standing Talk animation by LUKA
Mean Girls Idle #1 by Steven Studios
Whisper Gossip by LUKA
Wednesday Addams Dance by Steven Studios
Walking Animation by RASCGAL
Funny Goofy Dance by Steven Studios
Emotions Pack #6 by RASGAL
Vampire Animation Pack by UTOPYA CC
Shocked OMG! Animation by Steven Studios
Emotions Animation Pack 0.4 by RASCGAL
Ouija Haunting by Angelic Cookie TV
Palette and Board by Neutral Supply
Sims 4 Animation Pack #11 by Sinnora Sims 4
Animation Pack #4 by Sinnora Sims 4
Pack #9 (Clipboard/Office Animations) by SOVASIMS
Clipboard by Mel Bennet
Pen by Studio K Creations
Sneaky Idles by Steven Studios
Animation Pack #43 Hidden by Purpura Sims
Romance Animation #2 “The Lovely Couple” by ShineBrightGamer
Distracted Animation Pack by RASCGAL
All things Magic Animation by RASCGAL
Flirty Kiss by Purpura Sims
Fainting Animation Pack by Sinnora Sims 4
Pickup and Carry Animation by ShineBrightGamer
Unconscious Piggyback by ShineBrightGamer
Magical Pack #3 by Steven Studios
Vecna Death by Angelic Cookies Tv
Adult and Child Piggyback by ShineBrightGamer
Sims 4 Super Villian Talk by Steven Studios
16 Office Animations by Steven Studios
Family Time Animation by ShineBrightGamer
Journalist & Film Camera by Purpura Sims
Pack #2 by RASCGAL
Manipulative Talk by Steven Studios
Protect Animation Pack by RASCGAL
Walking Animations by Purpura Sims
Angry Animations by Purpura Sims
Quarrel V2 by LUKA
Quarrel at the Door by LUKA
Sister’s Embrace by LUKA
Bed Animation by SOVASIMS
Nightmare Animations by SOVASIMS
Group Fight 3X1 by Steven Studios
Superhero Arrivals by Steven Studios
Animation Pack #22 by Sinnora Sims 4
Pack #10 by RASCGAL
Artistic Pole Dance Animation by Mercuryfoam
Early Pack #2 by RASCGAL
Pack #5 by RASCGAL
Viennese Waltz Animation by Mercuryfoam
I also have Wicked Whims and used the animations by Greynana and Yummy-o-tummy
Clothing and Accessories
Winterhalter Start Dress by BatsFromWesteros
Authoritative Aristocrat’s Suit by HistoricalSimLife
1898 Evening Gown by Vintage Simstress
Boldness Beckons Victorian Suit by HistoricalSimLife
Victorian Clothes Set by Elfdor
Modern Victorian Gothic Suit by DanSimsFantasy
Alice Mutton Sleeve Dress by Linzu
1890’s Elegant Mourning Dress by BatsFromWesteros
Gothic Side Set – Wednesday by Daylife Sims
Aristocrat Outfit | Dishonored by Moriel
Miu Glasses by Madlen
Makira Shoes by Madlen
Avery Set by Madlen
Open Shirt and Linen Pants by Darte77
Men’s Shoes Collection by Jius
April 2021 by Darte77
November 2022 by Sentate (Megumi Jacket, Layla Skirt)
Leather Pumps by Jius
December 2022 Collection by Sentate (Guiliana Dress)
Suit Jacket Redux by Effie
Elwyn Rope Top by Kleos Sims
Nathaniel Squeezed Harness Leggings by Kleos Sims
Peach Jove Sweatpants by Kleos Sims
Peach Matthew Ripped top by Kleos Sims
Corduroy top with turtleneck by astya96
Softe collection by grimcookies
Peach Pan Leggings by Kleos Sims
Builds & Misc
Piccola Luce Lighthouse by Shambeads
Campground by Elixabeth108
Police Station by realeel69
Spaceship Flaxen_Nine
Spaceship Bedroom by Kelly_Sly54
G-Eazy by maudhuy
Crime scene by nikkamore
Painful Scream with Sound Effects by Sound Effects Factory
WELL MERRY FUCKING CHRISTMAS TO US ALL
I can’t. I have no words. Loving the little nod to my unhinged Hallmark homage, loving Dolly’s bunnies, loving Manny’s percentages, and loving Pink’s G-Eazy.
Most of all, I love you and your amazing brain and your incredible talent. Merry Christmas, twin ❤️
attention Strauds fans
you gotta read Siri’s Hallmark homage
you gotta
just trust me on this one
ONE DAY I WILL GET TO YOUR LEVEL AND PAY YOU BACK!!!
I’m going to derail what should be a sweet, low-effort comment showing gratitude with a piece of context I feel compelled to include. Because Haunted!Mimsy is so nuts that she now shows up more in fan works than the original. She hasn’t even gotten a chance to talk in the comic. Yet here she is being THE MOST Wednesday Addams!
In the source material, Mimsy is a delicate little Victorian dimepiece who does little other than garden, want kids, and get killed by her husband. In Haunted, Mimsy is planned to be an impossibly awkward, mega-autistic dumpster fire who, no matter what her mood is, can’t go two sentences without making a suicide joke. People during her time try to ignore it or get her to act more ladylike, but the modern tourists at the Von Haunt Estate don’t get her flowery language and antiquated references. They misinterpret her poetic “this party sucks so hard I want to fucking kill myself” vibes as “how cute, pretty Mimsy sure does love gardening!”
So that guy definitely compared Mimsy to a flower, after which she definitely told him she hoped she was bamboo, which dies after it blooms. Then the dance was, the dance was uh, I don’t think even she knows why she’s doing the dance. But she does. Not. Want. To. Be. At. This. Party.
You promised Vlad pole dancing… you delivered on Vlad pole dancing. This is the best iteration of Vlad for so many reasons.
Anyway. We at the server appreciate everything you do and the wonderful, unashamedly weird person you are, and you inspire us to learn and grow. You are an incredible talent and I can’t even begin to describe the positive impact you’ve had on my life in the short time we’ve known each other. Happy holidays to you and your family! May you spend it with a Harlem candle, a glass of bourbon, no drama, and a romance novel whose hero comes with a decent sauce recipe!
All right, just finished watch number 683! I am ready to open my floodgates to gush about this unparalleled creation.
As someone who just started watching Wednesday, this tribute to Dolly’s Mimsy is *chef’s kiss* And yes, ALL the bunnies, please! And Pink’s G-Eazy delivers! And Siri’s pole-dancing Vlad delivers!
As for story #2, this is the first fanart/tribute I’ve ever gotten in SimLit and it has shooketh me to my core ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ It took the first 680 watches to regain control of my emotions and begin to respond coherently.
Villain Jacques is 💯 perfect in every cigar-wielding, sneakily hiding, maniacally laughing shot. And gosh darn, that restaurant sign outside the hedge maze is diabolical GENIUS; my own Jacques needs to start taking notes… Also, love the sound effects when his eyeballs pop out. And his return as an eyeless villain 💯💯💯 And the amazing details in the background of him running away, also Max/Vlad running away on the CCTVs…
And look at Wolfgang and Luna at the pool, just splashin’/sittin’ around!! (yeah, ok, I see you too, Sergio) Just LOOK at the two of them!! My heart explodes
My absolute favorite though, is that every Villareal child has someone from The Strauds looking out for them <3<3<3
The best is Alice and Vlad because they, once again, STOLE THE CHILD. MAX AND GWENDOLYN ARE WEARING OWL SWEATERS AND I'M NOT CRYING, YOU ARE
And Hugo's got Akira, and also Miko, keeping him alive! And even Luna gets Anastasia protecting her!! This is the most beautiful crossover episode I have ever witnessed in my life.
Also the shoutout to Siri's Hallmark story <3 And the 75% live at the Villareals! And the way these stories transition so seamlessly from one to the next!! 👏👏👏
Finally, can we talk about how good this is as, like, an actual short film(s)? Like, I would watch this entire movie for fun even if I had never heard of SimLit before and did not know any of these characters. It's freaking fantastic and hilarious and well shot and with totally engaging storytelling.
Hoo, ok, breathe, Manny. This was the absolute best. It was exhilarating to see my story and characters come alive through your eyes. It is an honor to know you and learn from you and see the incredible things you do. Have the *greatest* new year <3<3<3
This so fills my heart! Your Villareals are worthy of fanart! The Strauds will always be looking out for those kids because if there is one thing Vlad loves; it’s stealing children from abusive situations, letting Alice tear Alice their souls, and then calling it adoption with a completely straight face 😂
Seriously though, this made me smile so much! It was a bit of a beast to put together but I’m unwell and enjoyed the entire insane process. You don’t want to know how much time I spent testing sound effects for Jacques’s eyeballs 🎉🎉🎉
MAX AND GWENDOLYN ARE IN MATCHING OWL SWEATERS BUT ITS FINE, DON’T WORRY ABOUT IT OK?
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(Is now when I point out that none of my Machinimas are completely random and they always contain Easter eggs?)
I am so, so glad you enjoyed this. I’m going to reread your comment a million times and find out on the dopamine! ❤️
Oooh, now I want to closely watch/rewatch all your machinimas! One of my deepest regrets reading BBD was not taking notes, but that’s ok, because one day I will commence with my second reading of it, BBD 2: Electric Boogaloo, now including notes and 9000x more attention to detail