If you want to ignore my ranting, skip to the very bottom.
I'm sorry if you thought this was an update but I've got some bad news. All my writing for this story, all my progress is gone. I know it's my fault and I feel like such an idiot for not backing up my files when I had the chance but I was working on it, fixing it up for you guys. I have been so swamped and just depressed that whenever I wrote anything for any of my stories, I felt so happy and free for that moment. Writing has always been an escape and I love it so much even when I'm stuck. It's the only struggle I enjoy right now and my favorite project, this story, is gone. I had so many notes and ideas. I had my outline and stuff all in one document that I hadn't backed up for so long and now I'm left to start from scratch. I know that's stupid, I know.
With that said, I want to apologize to you guys profusely. I was going to surprise you guys tonight with the next chapter, but when I clicked on the file, it wouldn't open. I've been trying for hours to fix it but to no avail.
As an author, I apologize for making you wait longer. It hurts me disappointing you guys, it really does. I also apologize if the story won't be as good or make as much sense anymore (even though it was already pretty confusing) because the problem I have is remembering. This story was going along an intricate path with certain twists and turns that were already mapped out but I don't know how well I remember it all.
As a writer, I'm pretty devastated right now. Like, I feel stupid for admitting this, but I cried so hard when I realized that I couldn't fix it. I freaked my family out and they tried to calm me down but it just didn't work. I'm sorry for writing this and boring you guys, but this is how I finally calmed down enough to see straight. When I write, I put my heart and happiness into it and knowing it's gone just breaks my heart.
Anyway, I'm going to try and pump out a chapter soon because if I don't, I'll burst big time.
Sorry again for being dumb and not backing up my files (also sorry for sounding so over dramatic).
To recap for those that skipped the ranting:I lost all my files for this story, so the next chapter will be even later than originally scheduled. Also, I'm starting over from scratch, so my apologies for any inconsistencies.