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!

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.