Hi everyone! I hope this all finds you well. I've gotten many requests since I've come back to start the sequel, and I've honestly tried, but I keep hitting snags. Most of them actually coming from the story itself, and after a lot of thought, I decided it was high time that I address it.

Over the years this story has been out, I have received some *very* valid constructive criticisms in regards to this story. Some of it was my spelling and grammar, which was frankly atrocious in some places. Mostly though it came from two places: The Cullen beatdown in Chapter 3, and the meddling of the Avengers in the relationship of Steve and Bella, the Johnny Storm incident, and Bella just going along with it. I've also gotten comments about plot holes, and at least one person also mentioned how The Avengers got attached to Bella far too quickly, which is also valid.

Let me preface my explanation that this was my first real story on fanfiction, and it was honestly my first REAL foray into writing an actual book in general. I was about 15, and I had a lot of issues. I'm not saying this as an excuse, just an explanation so you understand that I wasn't exactly in the best headspace. As this was my first attempt, I was frankly a hot mess. I didn't even have a plot in my head until almost halfway through the story. A lot of how I go about my writing in both planning and practice to this day can tie back to mistakes I've made and lessons I've learned writing AHFHD. Now, let me go on to address the two main sources of critique from this story.

Firstly: The treatment of The Cullens, specifically Edward, at the hands of The Avengers. Honestly, it was an extreme overreaction on The Avengers' part, and their treatment was not at all heroic and downright cruel. I'm honestly shocked that people made it through that to the rest of the story. It was unacceptable, and the only real prompting story wise from it was a broken heart, which as I said is quite the overreaction. When I wrote that scene, it honestly didn't register as that bad to me. However, as I mentioned, I was a fifteen year old with a lot of issues. I also was just so thoroughly repulsed by Edward Cullen that I wanted to see his ass beat. Looking back, I would never endorse that kind of violence for anyone but the absolute scum of the earth, and Edward Cullen is a far cry from the scum of the earth.

Secondly: The toxicity of the whole Johnny Storm plotline. It's exactly as I just said. Toxic. The meddling of the other Avengers in Bella and Steve's lives was well intended, but not their place. What is worse though is Bella's compliance with the plan in order to feel better about herself. This part ties in with the fact that I had no plot planned for most of the story, so when the time came, I just started throwing in stuff for drama's sake, and drama's sake alone. This was a horrible thing for anyone to do, and if your significant other, or someone you love and who claims to love you is doing this, you need to know that this is NOT okay.

I've thought a lot about how I am going to proceed with AHFHD, taking all of this into account. Even as a fifteen year old I promised myself that I would always gracefully accept constructive criticism. I want to be the best writer I possibly can be, and the only way to do that is to learn and grow. None of these issues were brought up to me hatefully, but I do take this very seriously. After careful consideration, I have decided that I am going to rewrite A Heaven From Hell's Despair, and do it justice this time. I know that might be frustrating to some of you, but it's honestly the only way I can justify continuing this series to myself. I'm also going to say something else that may not be widely liked, but also may be a comfort to those who do really like this story.

I am not going to delete this version of A Heaven From Hell's Despair.

Though I personally no longer like this story and some of it's problematic themes, I am not going to shy away from my writing. I love this story universe, and though I am not proud of some of the themes visited in this story, I am proud of myself in how I have grown from when I was fifteen. I also want to use this as an example for any other budding authors that might be here, reading this story. Mostly as an example of what not to do, but also an example here of owning to your crap, and accepting constructive criticism. Also as an example of how one can grow as a writer. I feel like this is an important thing everyone should know, in both writing and in life in general. How you can look critically, recognize flaws, and move forward with love and acceptance. Acceptance does not mean you never strive to be better. Love yourself and what you do, but don't be blind to your faults.

I want to thank all of you for the love and support you have given over the years, even those who have found my stuff more recently, considering my coming back. I want to especially thank those who called my attention to the failings of my writing though. Thank you for your honesty, and for not being unnecessarily harsh. I appreciate all of you, whether or not your feedback is critical or praising. All of you have helped me grow.

Thank you for you time,

-SteampunkFairytale