Club SIMN

Here is the first Chapter for the first adventure in the club SIMN Adventures

Called Unfiled

Chapter 1: The Closet That Wasn’t There Yesterday

Macie pressed her palm to the cool glass of Maplewood Mall’s front doors and leaned in like the building might whisper secrets back.
Inside, the mall looked normal—too normal. Bright lights. Shiny floors. Stores selling things Macie didn’t need and couldn’t afford. A fountain that burbled like it was trying to sound cheerful.
But Macie knew something most people didn’t.
Some places had hidden rooms.
And some rooms had hidden rules.
In her jacket pocket, her fingers found the familiar edges of her star-shaped tin.
It was small and a little dented, with a lid that clicked shut like it was sealing a secret.
Inside were her almosts.
Not almost like almost-magic.
Almost like almost-throwaways.
A button that had popped off a coat and rolled under a bench.
A ribbon scrap from a gift bag.
A tiny key that didn’t fit any lock she’d ever seen.
A smooth piece of sea glass she’d found nowhere near the sea.
Macie didn’t collect them because she was messy.
She collected them because they felt like clues.
And because her dad had once said—while helping her fish a lost earring back out of a couch cushion—
“If you’re gonna keep mysteries,” he’d told her, “you better keep ’em safe.”
Macie had taken that seriously.
“Macie! Shoes on the right feet this time!” her dad called from behind her.
Macie looked down. Her sneakers were, in fact, on the correct feet.
“They are,” she said.
Her dad jogged up, breathless like he’d just run a marathon instead of crossing a parking lot. He had one arm full of a tote bag, a rolled-up poster, and a travel mug that said WORLD’S OKAYEST DAD.
“I know,” he said, grinning. “I’m practicing my dad powers. Step one: say the obvious. Step two: embarrass you in public. Step three: snack.”
“Dad,” Macie warned.
“I’m being supportive,” he said. “Supportive dads embarrass with love.”
Macie tried not to smile. She failed.
They stepped into the mall, and Macie’s eyes immediately went to the empty storefront near the middle—between a shoe store and a place that sold phone cases shaped like fruit.
The sign above the empty space was blank.
But the air around it felt… different. Like the space was holding its breath.
Macie slowed.
Her dad slowed too, but mostly because he was checking his phone.
“Okay,” he muttered. “We have exactly… twenty-seven minutes before I have to make a very heroic return to reality.”
“Work?” Macie asked.
“Work,” he confirmed. “And also the grown-up quest called ‘Remembering Passwords.’”
Macie rolled her eyes. “You always have to leave.”
Her dad’s grin softened. He crouched so his face was level with hers.
“I know,” he said. “But I’m here right now. And right now, I am one hundred percent yours.”
Macie’s chest warmed.
Then her dad added, “Also, I brought snacks.”
He held up a granola bar like it was a magic wand.
Macie snatched it. “Fine. You can stay.”
“Excellent,” he said, standing. “Lead the way, Captain Macie.”
Macie walked toward the empty storefront.
As she got closer, she noticed something strange: the blank sign above it wasn’t just blank.
It looked… damp.
Not wet exactly. More like the color had been sucked out of it.

Macie blinked.

For a second, she thought she saw a faint green shimmer—like money-light, like the glow from a screen when you’re not supposed to be awake.
Then it vanished.
Macie swallowed.
“Dad,” she whispered. “Do you feel that?”
Her dad leaned in, squinting at the storefront.
“I feel,” he said solemnly, “that this store would be an excellent place for a secret lair. Or a very dramatic dance studio.”
Macie stared at him.
“What?” he said. “I’m trying to contribute.”
Macie stepped closer.
The glass was dusty, but behind it she could see… shadows.
Not normal shadows.
Shadows shaped like hangers.
Like shelves.
Like a closet.
Macie’s heart thumped.
She pressed her hand to the glass.
The air tingled.
And somewhere deep inside the empty space, something clicked—like a lock deciding to become a door.

Friends — I’m officially building something I wish existed for families years ago. The thing I have been posting about since easter!

It started as an idea for a kids dance club (“The Skye Club”), then evolved as my family grew into what it is today: Club SIMN — a magical, affordable space for families built around play, creativity, community events, and sharing.

Club SIMN (named after my four kids) is a magical, affordable space for families built around dress-up + play, creative activities, community events, and a clothing/toy exchange.

After 2020, it became obvious how much kids (and parents) need more consistent, affordable ways to get out, connect, and have fun — not just expensive one-time outings. So I’m finally bringing Club SIMN to life.
What you’ll get at Club SIMN
Daily activity themes/schedule
Skye’s Creative Corner (art + crafts)
Isaac’s Interactive (board games + interactive play)
Macie’s Magical Closet (dress-up + clothing swap + small thrift area)
Noah’s Toy Bin (play area + toy share/swap)
The ask (this is the big moment)
I’m building 100 Founding Families to help open the doors. If you’ve been looking for something fun, positive, and affordable for your kids — this is it.
Join here (takes 30 seconds):

www.clubsimn.com/founding_families
Not ready yet but want updates?

www.clubsimn.com
Comment FOUNDING FAMILY or INFO and I’ll message you.

Founding Families We're launching Club SIMN's physical journey with biweekly pop-ups for families — dress-up, play, mini activities, and a little magic. Join as a Founding Family (or our limited supporter tier, Building Families) to get pop-up access now and special membership benefits when our physical location op...

To initiate our club, we are launching a membership and sponsorship drive as our key fundraising effort. Please visit clubsimn.com/founding_families for more information. Your contribution is vital in making this community-driven initiative a reality. By working together, we can deliver entertainment, excitement, education, and information to the youth and communities we serve. 🌟🎉👏💖🔥💪

Oops how can we forget about paint!! That messy goodness fills our tables, our hearts and our minds!
We can all grow together.

Crafty! Have extra or unloved, broken crayons? Markers scattered everywhere? give them a home!
Coming to Scranton before summer!!

Always on the look out for Board games!Card Games!video Games!!
Kids love to play! Spread the joy!

I put together a book to use as another fundRaiser for the Club!
I am preorder selling them for $10.
I am working on getting an artist for the cover or I will be using my generated Cover which I gave all the concepts for to make it work.
May be one of Many books for Club SIMN adventures but you be the judge when you purchase and read

Its a chapter book so its more for 8 plus and for those earlier that can read chapter books!
Link coming soon! help bring Club SIMN to life