Flinch

by dysfunctionaldilusion

Tom kept his enemies close. Marcus wanted pride for his family. Adrian couldn't feel anymore. Blaise hated his mother. Theodore was invisible. Daphne had one place and role according to her father. Pansy wanted to be beautiful. Draco saw no other choice. Hermione didn't know the truth anymore. "The people who stand by your side during hell without flinching are your family."

18. Failure to You and Me

Hi all. It's been a while. I am sorry I haven't been better about this story. Please don't turn away at the sight of this. Please read the whole thing.

When I started Flinch almost 3 years ago, I was so excited. I had so many ideas and wrote and wrote until my brain was empty. The ideas in this story were something I wanted to read. That's always been a big thing for me is I write a story that I would love to read. I decided to start publishing the story before I finished it because I was so excited and wanted to share it with the world. That can be my downfall though. I share too early and I lose steam and a new idea pops into my head but I still want to satisfy people.

The writing of Flinch was also part of a healing process for me. I had gone through a very dark time in my life and writing was a way for me to heal. As I got better and I entered college and new stresses entered my life, I put Flinch to the side. I tried to go back. I still had dreams for this story. Certain storylines were easier to create while others I forgot what I had originally intended or I no longer agreed with the direction I was going in.

Looking at it now, I feel like a failure with it. I tried to please others as I went along instead of myself. I lost sight of what this story was intended for. Deep down though, I know this story is far from over. I also know Flinch has been a good lesson for me. With all this being said, I do not want to give up.

To you my readers, I ask for some help and guidance. I still know how I intended this story to go as it has been written now. If anyone is interested, I would be happy to post a final chapter or send a private message of all that I intended and dreamed of and where my thoughts changed. I would like to give it to those who want closure for the story and also a peek into my thoughts.

I will continue to write stories and post them. I think fanfiction is an experience that all should enjoy and appreciate. It is magical (pun intended) to see what a person can dream of. For myself, I will continue to write stories I would love to read. For my sanity, I will do my best to wait to publish them even though I want everyone to enjoy them right away. Perhaps I could start by revamping this story. Who knows.

Just...thank you for the support. I hope you all understand.

Take care.