Holding Sand

by Mademoisella

Pain assaults me the moment I stir out of unconsciousness. My body aches as I shift position on the hard, cold floor, all the while wondering where I am, how I got here. But then I hear footsteps, and I turn in the direction of them to see whose they are. A familiar man gradually appears in the dimly lit room. "You?" I mutter in alarm. He gives me a sickening laugh in response.

14. New Update: Second Author's Note

To all my readers,

I cannot even begin to phrase my apology properly enough to compensate for my long absence. It was absolutely inexcusable and I am so sorry. I have been such an irresponsible writer. I'm sure you are all incredibly disappointed in me and have probably given up on Holding Sand. I promised that I would not discontinue it, but my long absence has probably made it seem that way. I am so sorry. I really cannot be more sorry.

The past two years have been overwhelming and intense, especially the last. Entering college was a huge step in my life that I was excited for, but ended up being unprepared for. Reality hit me hard when I realized that I was pursuing a program that was more than I had bargained for. Most of my time was spent trying to keep my grades up enough to prepare myself for a transfer. On top of that, I had a lot of issues with family and friends. Holding Sand would often come to my mind, but I couldn't bring myself to write for it with no inspiration and time. Stress took me over and I gave myself entirely to it. I just couldn't return to Fanfiction.

It's my summer break now. Although I have a summer course coming up at the end of the month that will carry on into the start of the new school year, I would like to try to get a few chapters up for Holding Sand. I had intended for it to be a short story from the beginning, so hopefully I may even be able to finish it before I start the new year.

I leave it all up to you readers now. I would completely understand it if you all have given up on this story and refuse to continue to support me. I also have no right to ask for any more support after my absence. But I have enough inspiration currently to work on it. I will start working on the next chapter that I will post when it is finished. After that is all up to you all.

I have missed all of you deeply. I never stopped thinking of you all. If you are all willing, I would absolutely love it if you would give me a chance to try to finish what I have started. I am not the most reliable writer in the world, but I am asking for another chance. Please let me know if you would like to see Holding Sand continue, either in reviews or in private messages. Even one message is enough to make me continue.

Thank you all so much. Your support from the beginning of my Fanfiction account to this very author's note has been amazing. I love you all. Again, I am so sorry.

Sincerely,
Nikki