Between shadow and light
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Last published Tue, Dec 2, 2025
What happens when a plant-loving witch, her high school crush, a mysterious hooded stranger, and an annoyingly attractive biology professor cross paths?
That's right - drama, romance, magic... and a whole lot of chaos.
This story is based on characters I created in The Sims 4 and follows several generations through messy love stories, magical adventures, and a whole bunch of unexpected plot twists.
At the heart of it all is Lily Evergreen, who constantly finds herself caught between shadow and light. While trying to survive university life, she stumbles into a world full of spells, emotions, and buried secrets.
If you're into fantasy, romance, a bit of chaos, and characters you can root for, you've come to the right place.
Welcome to my world - I hope you'll stick around for a while.
Note: All images are from the game "The Sims 4." All rights to the game and brand belong to Electronic Arts. Some visuals include modded content.
This story is translated from German to English with the help of AI. Pictures generated by AI are also included.
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