Holy carp! Time for a recap!

In order of death: Elly, Samuel Jones, Vaughn, Melbourne, Arafel, Esme and...

-Second Life is where some characters are selected and given a second chance after they died (whether they morally redeemed themselves at death, were pure of heart, or their lives ended too soon; the characters themselves do not know this, but whoever brought them to this place does).
-Vaughn and Samuel Jones don't quite get along, they fight almost constantly which is a stress on Elly (she's kind of like the unofficial head honcho).
-Arafel came into the Second Life as the very first non-human and, being a bit of an annoyance to some, questioned everyone about how they died (this was met with mixed results).
-Elly showed some signs of social withdrawl, but with a few words from Vaughn she reminded herself that he's a jerk and she can do what she want without being labelled.
-Eventually peace came around, but then another person showed up- one who didn't mind being dead! She's caught Vaughn's eye, but she might not return his feelings. This gives Samuel Jones hope that Vaughn will back off of Elly to persue Esme, leaving Samuel Jones a chance with Elly.
-Melbourne is feeling a bit anxious around Arafel now, as she's being creepily demonstrative and invading his personal space. It's revealed that he is cutting himself, but was it a habit that started here in Second Life or something drawn over from when he was alive?

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( When you begin to become familiar to a place, to learn of its twists and downs and curves and ups, that's when the unexpected strikes.  )

I apologize profusely! It's been quite a while since I've updated with a story. I have no excuse- I moved into our new home a while ago and got sucked into My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic when I could've been workin' on a photostory. XD

Initially, I wanted to do a summary kinda story to explain the long absence, but when I started takin' pics, Arafel and Melbourne kind of took over... So, it's one of the more dramatic of stories.

Warning: The end of the story has possibly trigger-sensitive material of self mutilation. There will be a red star to mark it, so you can enjoy most of the story without having to look at the pics. They aren't graphic, but I'm placing a warning just in case.

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(  A life free of lies and a meaningful relationship. He keeps his hands pinned down at his sides. He waits for it to end and for the aching in his guts to subside. Brand New - Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades )

Whoops, totally forgot to put this chapter into the journal! Eh heh...
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I felt that Samuel Jones wasn't getting enough love lately, as most of my attention (read: all) was going towards either Esme or Arafel.

I ammended this!

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( Those delicate, elusive creatures that haunt our dreams and consume our minds; that redirect our inner drive and force us to change our ways... Women, those hellish beasts that they are. )

Samuel Jones has a new face!!

( And a few other pics! )