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I really wanted to make something fun.
Getting to this point has been a long journey. I've always loved visual media, especially cartoons. There is something magical about the intention behind every blade of grass, every passing cloud, and the emotions those worlds can create. A big part of that feeling comes from nostalgia, the desire to reconnect with the sense of wonder I felt growing up.
For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to tell stories, particularly through animation. There is so much creativity and exploration within that medium, and it often feels as though the only real limits are time and resources.
For years, I convinced myself that the only way to bring my stories to life was through traditional hand-drawn animation. But over time, I watched people create incredible things using all sorts of different formats. One that especially caught my attention was the world of The Sims 4 machinima.
I was excited to dive in, but I quickly realized that I was getting ahead of myself. I've always been drawn to nuanced characters and richly developed stories. Around that time, I had fallen in love with series like Bridgerton, not necessarily because of the romance, but because of its style of storytelling and structure. Before long, my own project had grown into a cast of more than fourteen characters, all needing voice actors, alongside a first episode that was nearly forty minutes long.
It became overwhelming.
For a while, I felt discouraged. I remember scrolling through Tumblr and seeing the comic stories that many Sims 4 creators had made. I was both inspired and amazed by the worlds they had built. At first, I simply wanted a way to experience those stories in a format that felt more like reading a traditional comic.
Eventually, though, I began asking myself a different question: what if I could still enjoy the visual side of storytelling, the atmosphere, the movement, the music, and the emotion, without taking on something so enormous?
That question led me to interactive books.
While versions of this idea already exist, often as magazines or experimental digital experiences, I became fascinated by the possibility of combining storytelling with visuals in a way that feels immersive while still remaining approachable.
Lately, I've also found myself drifting away from many mainstream stories and finding comfort in smaller indie spaces, independent animations, creators, and communities. Even so, I've continued to miss that unique feeling that moving visuals can create.
The idea is still very much a work in progress, but that's where we are right now. I'm excited to see where it goes, and I hope to find other people who enjoy this kind of storytelling too.
I plan on sharing The Sims 4 comics from creators who are comfortable having their work featured, alongside other Sims-related publications. The community has been a huge source of inspiration for me, and I would love for this space to celebrate the creativity that already exists within it.
That means you can expect all kinds of projects: character magazines centered around creators and their stories, build magazines inspired by home-design books, Sims-inspired zines, and, hopefully, many other formats as this idea continues to grow.
I also have my own machinima story that I hope to share someday. Since animation has always been something I wanted to pursue, many of my comics and stories will likely become the more immersive side of the platform, combining traditional reading with animated clips, sound, and atmosphere.
I already have parts of the cast and script prepared, and there are many creators who have built beloved machinima series over the years. One idea that especially excites me is creating mini character guidebooks for their worlds and characters, celebrating the stories that inspired me in the first place.
At its core, this project is about making reading feel fun and immersive again. Growing up surrounded by visual media, I know that some people may feel that adding movement and sound takes away from the quiet experience of reading. Personally, I see it differently. For me, these elements don't replace imagination, they simply help set the mood and bring certain moments to life in a new way.
More than anything, I hope this project inspires new stories and new creations. I hope that people like me, people with worlds in their heads and stories they want to tell, can find another creative outlet and another way to share what they imagine with others.
As I mentioned earlier, I've always loved the world of animation. What excites me most about this project is the possibility of exploring entirely new creative spaces that sit somewhere between books, comics, and visual media.
With so many children growing up surrounded by phones and tablets, I think there is an opportunity to create a different kind of experience, something that feels closer to an interactive pop-up book than a traditional video. Not as loud or fast-paced as scrolling through endless content, but still engaging and immersive.
My hope is that experiences like these can help people reconnect with reading, one step at a time. Moving visuals, music, and atmosphere are not meant to replace imagination; instead, they can encourage readers to slow down, engage with stories, and become more familiar with the emotions and worlds being created around them.
One of the biggest motivations behind this project is making storytelling feel less intimidating. In my About section, I talk about how inspired I was by the creativity and versatility of the Sims community. Seeing people create comics, machinimas, characters, and entire worlds showed me that there are countless ways to tell a story.
Because of that, I also hope to inspire people who feel the same way I once did, people who have stories they want to share but feel limited by the idea that there is only one “correct” way to create them. Whether through comics, magazines, animation, interactive books, or something entirely new, I want this space to remind people that creativity can take many forms.
If this project can encourage even one person to start creating the story they've been imagining, then I think it will have accomplished something special.
Have a story, comic, or idea that you'd love to see brought to life? Whether it's a personal project, a gift for someone special, or a world you've been dreaming about for years, I can help turn it into a unique digital publication.
From character magazines and Sims-inspired comics to interactive books and visual stories, each project is carefully assembled to match your vision.
Whether you already have completed pages ready to publish or want to experiment with animated panels and immersive storytelling, every commission is created with care and tailored specifically to you.
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DayDreamReads is an independent project exploring new ways to experience stories, comics, magazines, and interactive books.
Your support helps fund better hosting, improve performance, and bring new features to the platform. Contributions also go toward collaborating with developers, expanding creator tools, and building systems such as user accounts, content filters, age restrictions, library organization, and personalized reading experiences.
As the project grows, I hope to create a space where creators can easily publish their work and readers can discover immersive stories in a safe and customizable environment.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps bring DayDreamReads one step closer to that vision. Thank you for supporting the project and everyone who creates alongside it.