Shayna Buckner (Failed Runaway Teen)

Left to right: Everyday, Sleepwear, Formal, Athletic, Swimwear, Outerwear

Shayna is

Brave

Rebellious

Kleptomaniac

Dog Person

Her favorites include

R&B

Hamburgers

Blue

Shayna was raised in an abusive home. When she was 3, her father came home one evening, drunk as usual. Her parents got into an argument when her father became violent, punching her mother so hard that she fell down a flight of stairs. Both she and their unborn child were killed instantly. Shayna's father was charged with murder, but he was able to get a good lawyer and the case was dismissed.

As she grew older, her father started turning his fury toward Shayna. Any love Shayna knew from her mother was all but lost in time. Survival meant burying her feelings, appearing tougher then she felt, and staying out of her dad's way whenever possible. She survived by the skin of her teeth, stealing to get clothes and food.

Finally, Shayna became fed up with her father. Instead of going home after school, she took off on her bike, stealing food and keeping out of sight of police officers and other adults until finally reaching the shores of Meadow Glen. Still not wanting to be caught, Shayna made a point to stay out of the way of adults and found a secluded place to live. Hoping for a better future, but unable to attend a normal school, Shayna signed up for home schooling. Will Shayna survive or will she be caught and sent back to her father? Will she be able to make a better life for herself?

Disclaimer:  This Let's Play is based on the Runaway Teen Challenge. I play based on the story line. Any opinions or views are not necessarily my own, but all part of the story. I reserve the right to play as I see fit, but would love to hear what you think about my game play! Please comment and subscribe. Thank you!

Aja Plots Revenge

"I don't want to hear your voice! I don't want you any where near me!" Aja hissed at Roderick upon their next unpleasant encounter. "The next time we fight, you are the one who will be on the losing end! Just. Stay away from me! Be gone, you headless llama!"

Roderick's face turned red. He looked as though he were about to respond, but instead he simply stormed off.

Aja needed to cool off. Being any where near Roderick simply made her blood boil. She talked herself down in the bathroom mirror.

"Come on, girl! You've got to pull it together. Sure, Roderick is a jerk, but is he worth all the excitement? Let him go his way, you go yours. Just... breathe." Aja breathed in slowly and held it for a moment before slowly letting it out again. In, out. In, out.

It would be time for breakfast soon. Aja decided to go fishing to catch something to eat. Finding something to focus on helped ease her tension and she even began to enjoy herself a bit.

It was hot and Aja decided to eat indoors. Roderick was on the couch, talking with Yuki. Aja remembered that she had been interested in getting to know the girl, but now she wasn't sure. How well did they know each other? Were they just acquaintances, or were they more? Were they friends? What if they were boy friend and girl friend? She didn't know if she liked that idea.

She decided to ignore Yuki and turned to speak with Malcolm Landgraab instead. He looked at her sharply. "You know, I saw how you treated my boy, Roderick earlier. That was not cool!"

"But, you don't even know what that was about," Aja began, "Rod..."

"I don't need to know what that was about. You don't treat Roderick like that. He's a great guy! I don't know you, and I don't want to. You're the one who should do the leaving!"

Aja shook her head, dumbfounded. She set her jaw squarely and stood up. She felt like retorting, but she was outnumbered. There were 3 of them and only one of her. Suddenly, Aja felt lonelier then ever. She strode firmly back out the door.

Aja headed for the gym. She needed to learn to fight to defend herself. She didn't need Roderick kicking her butt next time they fought. Besides, pretending the punching bag was Roderick's head was too much fun and helped alleviate at least some of the stress.

Aja didn't feel like going back to the park. Roderick and his cohorts would probably be there. She decided to go see the park in Willow Creek instead. She ran into a familiar face. A very sad familiar face.

"Hey, what's the matter?" Aja asked Sophie. Sophie just shrugged and shook her head. Aja paused to give Sophie a chance to respond, but she didn't say any thing further. She decided to distract her instead. She looked around for some sort of diversion.

"Hey, you want to watch the clouds with me?" Sophie nodded her head slowly. At first, obligingly, allowing Aja to point out what she saw, but soon she was pointing out cloud formations herself. Aja just listened and let Sophie do most of the talking.

Aja didn't know how long they lay on the ground like that, but at long last, Sophie sat up, brushing off her blouse. "Look at me," she giggled, "I'm a mess!"

Aja laughed wholeheartedly. "I'm not that pristine myself."

"Listen, I've got to go. I'm late for dinner and I still need to get my homework done, but thanks for spending a bit of time with me this afternoon."


Aja smiled, "Any time!" She realized, as she watched Sophie leave, that she had even been able to relax herself. Forgetting her own problems from earlier in the day. Her tummy rumbled. She'd been so distracted by Sophie she'd forgotten to fish for her dinner. She wasn't sure there was any place to cook here any way.


Luckily, she saw some grilled fruit someone had cooked up. Not so fortunately, it wouldn't be long before the food spoiled. Oh well! She had to eat. She shuddered at every bite as she forced herself to swallow each forkful. Fish was better!

It was long past time to be getting back to the park, but as she was preparing to leave, a girl came over.
"Hey, you new around here?"

Aja smiled. "No, I'm just visiting. I live in Oasis Springs. Why, who's asking?" Well, it was a half truth any way. She didn't actually have a home, but this other girl didn't need to know that.

Avery Raines, created by Simmie Sweetness

"My name is Avery Raines. It's nice to meet you."

Aja blinked. What did this girl want any way? "It's... nice to meet you." She said at last.

"Listen, I know it's getting late, but I was wondering if I could get your number. You know, maybe we could hang out sometime?" Wow! Awkward. Aja wasn't sure what to make of this girl.

"I'm sorry, but my folks don't let me give my number to strangers." Aja said lamely.

"Look, I'm sorry. I guess I'm just looking for a friend. You looked like a pretty friendly gal, that's all."

Aja sighed. "Ok, come talk with me in my office."

The girls settled down at the picnic table. Raine began their conversation. "So, tell me about yourself."

"Well, there's really not that much to tell." Aja knew her life was so not interesting. Besides, what could she possibly tell her any way? 'Hi, I'm a runaway. And I was wondering if you wouldn't mind keeping that to yourself?' Yeah right! She'd be back to the system before you could say 'foster care'.

"Come on, there's gotta be something. I mean, I'm sure you have hobbies or... something?"

"Well, I like my coffee with cream and sugar. Oh! And I'd like to be a song writer."

"You play?" Raine looked fascinated.

"Sure..."

The girls became so involved with their conversation, they talked the whole night through. At dawn, Aja made her way back to her encampment. She needed breakfast and a bit of sleep. Today was practically blown already.

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A New Home

My Dearest Children,

For many years, I've hidden a secret about my past. I have done things to get where I am today. Growing up, I had an abusive father. One day, instead of going home after school, I peddled away from home. I had to do things I'm not proud of to survive, which is why I haven't said any thing about it until now. As I write this, I'm facing leaving you alone in this world without knowing more about your mother.

My first days in Meadow Glen were tough. I had to do some really disgusting things

 

even for me!

I knew that I would have to get food somehow. I decided my best chance would be gardening and fishing. I found an old fishing rod and was getting hungry, so I decided to go fishing.

I'd never been fishing before, but was determined to catch something! That first day, I was only able to catch a single fish; it was hardly enough for dinner.

I had to hawk some stuff I had lifted in order to have a place to sleep that first night. I didn't know any better then. Years of neglect and abuse from my father had taught me the finer points of fending for myself on the streets.

Even from the beginning, I knew I wanted more then life had so far offered me. To get this, I knew I needed an education. So I enrolled in home school online. It would allow me the ability to do what I had to to survive and still get the education I knew I needed.