Heyo! So Vanished is complete, but I decided to add this so I could reply to reviews! I'll update it within a few days of each review (at most, with every update of Halfling), so check it out if you review! Love y'all, you're all amazing!
Chapter 9:
Valya 001: Well, at the start of the story, Aulelia is only 17. She's the youngest child (meaning that, like many youngest children, she is a bit sheltered, compared to the older siblings), and introverted. Aurora is more extroverted, and a middle child (in the birth order studies, they tend to be big leaders because they're often good negotiators). And Aurora also stepped up pretty young to act as a moth figure to her siblings, meaning that she grew up a little faster than Aulelia. So that's why, particularly in the beginning, Aulelia may seem a little childish compared to Aurora, because she is. And I'm glad you like the way I've formatted the story!
Chapter 15:
Valya 001: In addition, Lia was not aware she had a twin sister until after her own death. Life can be unfair sometimes. But I can't blame Aurora and Wil for never telling her, I mean, imagine how traumatizing that would be for a little kid? Her protective older siblings wouldn't want her to bear such a burden. And yep, Selene is named after her late aunt. You'll actually get to meet her in the next chapter of Halfling (Chapter 12)!
Chapter 27:
Valya 001: Yup. This is where we learn how Selene "came to be" as you put it. It's actually important, because when Selene gets to that part of her mother's journals, it'll convince her to go to the Tower of Sorrow.
Chapter 31:
Valya 001: Her mother did have a mild divinary gift, after all. Where do you think Selene got it? Her mother may not have had divinary-esque dreams, but her "gut feelings" tended to be incredibly accurate.
Chapter 35:
Valya 001: Yeah. This ended really sadly. I cried at the end of edits. In the middle of my World History class. I freaked out my friend because I don't cry, at least where anyone will see. But the sad ending is necessary.
Chapter 36:
Valya 001: Yes, it's all over. It was a shorter story, novella length at around 20,000 words. I'm super happy you enjoyed it, and hope it helps with Halfling!