Hi everyone.
So, I know this is a shock considering I announced that I was leaving for good and putting my stories up for adoption. I want to explain that decision some more. I had been in a really bad place mentally, and there had been a lot of pressure on me to quit anything to do with writing and focus solely on my education. I was trapped in a frankly toxic environment and I had to give up a lot of things I love to stay in it.
Thankfully, I have escaped that environment now. I'm in college, my mental health is much better. It's not completely okay but I am recovering and becoming a happier person everyday.
Putting my stories up for adoption ended up not really working out, and a while ago, I started writing more of The Riddle again. Actually, I started writing a revised version, with hopefully better writing abilities, and a more thought-out plot. A lot of things will still be the same, so it shouldn't stray too far from the story that you all and I loved.
I didn't actually want to make this announcement until I had half of the story written, so that I wouldn't disappoint you all again. However, I mentioned that I had escaped a toxic environment, and unfortunately that meant getting cut off from my source of money. I'm suddenly facing a lot of bills and no income. I'm working it out, and hopefully should be back on my feet soon, but I need a little help for this month. I have opened up a Ko-fi page, and I'll link it here, in my profile, and on my Tumblr. I know these are hard times for everyone, but if anyone can spare a little I would be so, so beyond grateful.
I want to make it clear that this is completely voluntary though. It's not in exchange for my story or anything like that, I will be uploading The Riddle here and possibly on AO3 regardless. No one has to donate anything, I promise I love you all for simply being fans of my story. I was raised to believe that you shouldn't ask anyone for help, especially when it comes to money, and I really wouldn't asking anyone for help like this if I didn't have any other option.
I've just chosen to address The Riddle coming back and my new troubles at the same time because I don't want you all to feel like I'm coming here and asking for help after abandoning you. I don't want you all to feel like you're being used or anything.
Thank you all so much for your continued support over these years, I promise I have read every comment on this story and it really was hearing from you all that inspired me to keep going at a time when things felt like they couldn't get any worse.
I love you all so much. Make sure to let me know your thoughts on the revised version of this story!
My Ko-fi: /doe11
So glad to be back,
-K
