Dearest Readers, I have a bit of a dilemma. I have realized in the last few weeks that I'm not as proud of this story as I used to be. I wrote it at a young age, and it shows- clearly. But I truly am proud of my characters still, and I know that if Kaia and Neeky are reading this, they'll probably feel the same way about their own OC's. They're like family to us, and even though the work itself might get old, the characters will never die.
That being said, I have spent a good amount of time reading and rereading my work here and taking in the criticism and advice I've received over the years. With as much experience writing as I have, and as much support as I still get from you guys- despite never posting anything anymore- I should be able to provide you with something better than this. I should be able to provide you all with my very best! And I am mature enough to admit that this isn't it.
Of course, this does not mean I'm taking any of my work down. I don't think I could ever bring myself to do that. Instead, with the help of Kaia and Neeky if either of them are willing, to completely rewrite this story. It'll have a new title. A new face, and more mature and responsible characters. While Mari, Aja, and Xenzik will never lose any of their sassy, unapproachable natures, they will be much more composed, and they'll have more interesting dialogue, and for GOD'S SAKE, PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU GUYS WANT TO SEE, THAT'S WHAT I LIVE FOR!
Ahem. Anyway. The point is, I just want to write something that I can be proud of again, and I hope that, if anything, it can be as popular as it's predecessor.
If you guys have any suggestions, or anything that you'd like to see happen in the story, just remember that I love working with you, and my "Dark Stories" fic is a testament to you.
Thanks everyone. Take care.
~Otto