Second Life and I go way back. I first logged in in 2005, promptly got lost, found stories, disappeared for a while, came back, disappeared again, and then eventually accepted that this world is one of those places that never quite lets go of you. Even after a very long hiatus, somehow, it called me back.

These days, I’m here for the stories. The big ones we build together, the small ones that happen in passing conversations, and the quiet, half-forgotten stories hiding in corners of the grid you only stumble into by accident. I have a soft spot for photography, urban grit, a touch of steampunk charm, and dialogue that makes you think, laugh, or ideally both at once.

I also write. Sometimes that writing takes the form of a very specific persona: Doreen as the supermodel, detached, a little ignorant, floating through situations with perfect hair and questionable awareness. It’s a mask, a character, and a storytelling device all at once. Playing with that contrast, between surface and substance, is part of the fun for me.

Out of character, I’m social by nature, approachable by design, and genuinely enjoy a good conversation. I like layered stories, meaningful exchanges, and moments that feel real even when everything else very clearly isn’t.

This site is my space to collect those things: writing, projects, thoughts, and whatever else grows out of my time in Second Life. If you’re into storytelling, atmosphere, and the kind of RP that lingers a little after you log out, we’ll probably get along just fine.

Short answer: no.

I was on Primfeed for a while, but my images were removed and deleted without warning for supposedly not being related to Second Life. Considering they were taken in-world, that caught me off guard. I reached out for clarification but never received a meaningful explanation. That experience helped motivate me to create this space instead, somewhere I have full creative control.

As for Flickr, I appreciate the platform, but I often like pairing my images with longer captions or stories, and it felt somewhat limiting for that purpose. Never say never though; I may still expand there in the future.

What you see is created without AI. Only when it is clearly and explicitly stated I might use AI.

I do enjoy experimenting with AI. Most notably, I have placed myself exactly where I belong: on the cover of a fashion magazine. I have created a few of those already and may share them here in the future.

There is one story on this site where AI is part of the creative process. In Mission: Impeccable (Menu > Stories), the magazine cover and the movie poster were created with the help of AI in the process, as were the photos featuring my persona and her ex-boyfriend. When you come across them, you will probably understand why AI felt like the right artistic choice there.

No. Nothing you see here is paid for or sponsored.

I simply enjoy Second Life, documenting the moments that catch my eye, and capturing the people and places that make the grid feel alive. What I share is driven entirely by my own curiosity and enthusiasm, not by anyone else’s agenda. Work is for real life; this is passion.

So if you notice me returning to certain venues, people, or themes more often, it is not because someone asked me to. It just means those corners of my Second Life resonate with me and deserve a little extra spotlight

I just might. Chances are I will already have my camera out if I run into you in-world, whether that is on a crowded dance floor or somewhere a little more unexpected.

I love capturing people and sharing those moments, but I prefer to keep it fun rather than turning it into an obligation, so I cannot make promises.

So feel free to reach out when you see me, and we can always look for the right moment to capture your awesomeness.

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All images are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license.

Which means you are welcome to share them with proper credit, provided they are not edited and not used for commercial purposes.