1/16/2017

Fellow Fanfiction readers and writers, I'm sure many of you have read my post on Magnus Payne taking my story, as well as the stories of others on this site, and selling them on Amazon. At the time, I had little knowledge that this was going on until someone brought it up to me. After learning of this, I immediately took action and reported them to the Amazon Infringement Department ( I believe that's what it's called) and submitted a report that this person stole my work and is trying to sell it on their site.

Well, just today I've received word from Amazon. I'd like to share what the email said with everyone:

Dear Ashley,

Thank you for your message. Please be advised that we are in the process of removing the following Kindle titles from sale on all Amazon sites:

Phantom Dreamer: The Definitive Cut ASIN: B01MQZLSFT

It typically takes 2-3 days for the changes to be reflected on the sites. We trust this will bring this matter to a close.

Best Regards,

Anne Tarpey

Copyright/Trademark Agent
Amazon (you get the idea)

After not hearing from Amazon for a week and a half I was beginning to worry. I thought I'd have to spam their inbox with multiple reports to get their attention (yeah, that'd go over well). After reading this email, I finally have some closure. Justice has been served and I'll be happy to see my story taken down and out of the hands of that fraud.

With that said, there are still multiple stories Magnus Payne is trying to monetize off of on Amazon. Other than my story, there are at least eight or more stories from various Fanfiction authors this person is trying to make money off of. I encourage anyone whose story is being exploited to report this person. This person shouldn't get away with taking advantage of other people's hard work and dedication.

Here's a list of the stories I've currently found on Magnus Payne's page:

The Phantom's Friend

The Rose and the Nightingale

The Mask's Lament

Slip Into the Night

Turning from True Beauty

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Mind of the Misanthrope

Angels and Roses

If one of these titles belongs to you or to someone you know on this site, report this person and have it taken down.