I have decided to discontinue Kiss of the Forest and leave it as a short story. I feel like that it's better that way. Plus, the idea has faded, so I no longer have the same flame to keep it going. I will probably write another Middle Earth FanFiction in the future, however, one that is much better than this one and has a more in-depth story, so don't worry and keep a lookout for it!

Of course, shout out to J. R. R. Tolkien for creating the world of Middle Earth and Peter Jackson and his writing partners Philippa Boyens, Guillermo Del Toro, and Fran Walsh for creating Tauriel and expanding Mirkwood!

A special thank you to all my fans, followers, friends, and readers that supported along the way through each struggle that I went through. Remember, you are special and unique in your own way. Don't let anyone tell you any different!

To the rest of you, same thing! Believe in yourself, raise your head, and be strong!

Good luck to all of you!

~ Jess