Author's Note
This story was initially published under my old profile, but for various happenings beyond my control (That's code for 'I am too lazy to explain the specifics, but not too lazy to make pithy remarks about.'), I had to move.
The story's title is still subject to change, I'm open to suggestions, and particularly fond of punny names.
Also, I might put in chapter titles.
~000~
Below are the postscripts from the original 3 chapters. Not everything may still apply.
This was my first ever attempt at writing fanfiction.
Took me a while.
Reviews are highly appreciated.
This is a finished work—unless inspiration strikes me... or I receive an adequate prompt.
All and any feedback is received with enthusiasm... and generally appreciation as well.
Even an anonymous word or three would too.
Do consider it.
Update:
(No, I am not an idiot; that was an intended pun. Though it is baffling why anyone would think otherwise.)
(Yes, I usually prefer British English; however, in some instances, Simplified English is more efficient.)
(Yes, I considered breaking this into two chapters… but that didn't feel right.)
Pardon the various instances of double entendre. It's a character fault of mine.
A second chapter of 'The Night a Phantom Was Born' is in the works (rather optimistically speaking), but I haven't finalized the plot direction yet. (I'm actually struggling to figure out where I can take things from here. This wasn't meant to be more than a one-shot.) But later rather than sooner, it will come to me (…or so I hope).
I have also started on my Hyouka work, though it is untitled as of yet. It will probably follow the events of Volume 06 - Even Though I'm Told I Now Have Wings.
I've also been dabbling in poetry, inspired by the lyrics of 'Gravity', by Sakamoto Maaya, and the works of Hajime Kamoshida, Isuna Hasekura, Honobu Yonezawa, etc.
It's nice to see you people pm-ing me. However, please realize I rarely get any free time (things are rather chaotic); life has a way of not being accommodating even in complacency (I feel like I'm drowning in a sea of my own inadequacy). Also, inspiration doesn't just strike when beckoned. I will give no eta's with reference to updates; it could take 2 days (like with this chapter), or 2 years, or it might never happen; it all depends on what life has planned for me.
I am a casual writer at best, and a procrastinator, so do not expect anything soon. If it does come, it'll come as a (hopefully pleasant) surprise.
And please don't pm me asking whether I am male or female. (I find it... annoying.) Why would you even want to know? Also it's more fun guessing.
Favourites are great, but reviews are my favourites (apologies—couldn't resist). Please do review people. Even if it's just an anonymous word or two. It requires little effort on your part, but goes a long way to motivate one to write.
Update:
So I finally decided to continue with this story—that doesn't mean my (lack of) pace will pick up—, and so I have split the previous Chapter 001 into 2 parts. Also, since the new Chapter 001 is really short, I'll be using it for (almost) all endnotes.
Also, since I'm not used to writing small chapters, I'll use this space to recognize one of the best—actually, quite simply the best—fanfiction I've ever read. "An Unexpected Turn of Events" by Kaori Kisaragi. You can find it here:
Well, it's been a while. I do feel sorry for not updating this story even after all those pm's. But in my defence, life has not been remotely accommodating. This is sort of an intro into the second chapter—just came to me one night. I'm still holding out for inspiration, but rest assured (?) this story is in my thoughts. Pretty much everything in the end notes of the first chapter still holds true.
—SHN out.
