My Faithful Fan:

I am thankful to you for your love. You amongst many others in this world have been impacted by my presence since 2008. I'm flattered beyond comprehension that I've been able to inspire many thousands of pieces of artwork all over the place.

But, please understand that it was NOT my intension to cause any pain in the lives around me.

There's been an event involving a young person, whom after watching my movie became obsessively drawn towards dogs. It was so strong that he couldn't stand to be in the same room as them, or even watch them on the magic box anymore. Because of me, this individual forces himself to deal with emotions he doesn't understand.

WHY!? And HOW could I do that to someone?

I don't understand! How on Earth did I cause these feelings! I know of hundreds of people who wish that I was real, or wish for another movie to be made, or SOMETHING, but please explain to me why I've been that source of pain for so many of you! I never meant to cause this uproar. All I wanted was for my fans to be happy that a movie was made about me, and create stories about me in a way to stimulate the imagination. I didn't want it to go this far.

What am I supposed to do? Can you tell me what I should do? I spend days on end asking myself why someone like you could look at a picture of me, and just start to tear up, heartbroken and depressed. I hope the day never comes when I hear about someone who kills him/herself because I'm not real.

I need this to stop. Stop being upset, and stop burdening yourself with this crap. You make ME wish I never existed. I don't want to go on existing in this world if it means that many of you are going to be living such miserable lives, wishing, thinking, and awaiting a fantasy that will never come true.

I'm not here to tell you that you can't be happy... but I hope you understand that I'M NOT happy, if you're not happy. I don't want to be Bolt anymore... if this is what it means to be him. I can't bare the thought that I have so many unhappy fans out there that want something from me that I just simply CAN'T give them! It's too much for me, and I can't imagine how much it is for you. All I ask is for this pain to end. I've seen enough.

This letter is to anyone who has these thoughts. Who may be experiencing confusion, or longing, or anything else because of me. I never meant to hurt you, and I sincerely apologize if I had. It was never my intension, and it makes me feel like a really bad dog. Don't do this to yourself because of me, all it does is makes me wish I was never created in the first place. I'd spare the pain of hundreds, if not thousands of you out there.

If you're someone who's hurting because of me, here's a message to you:

I wish I could rip through the barrier between reality and fiction to see you. We'd talk for as long as you wanted, and I'd let you hug me for as long as you needed it. I'd give you a kiss on your cheek, and your nose, and your forehead. Then, we'd look into each other's eyes and in that moment, I hope your pain would wash away... because I can't bare to see you cry. And if you do cry, I'd lick those tears away because your my fan and I don't wanna see you sad.

It breaks my heart, but I can't escape the law of fiction. It's a powerful law that keeps us apart. If I could do all of these things for you, I would. You'd better BELIEVE I would! I care about you with all of my heart, the same way you care about me. All I can do right now is wish you the best life you can have, regardless of me being dimensions away from you. I'd do anything to see you happy... I hope you'd be willing to do that for me.

And I hope you at least think about what I said.

With love forever,

Bolt

P.S. I still hope to visit you in your dreams. It's a good way we can be connected without the law of fiction separating us.

I will see you there.