Hello, everyone!
Before anyone gives up hope, I have not abandoned writing these fics, nor all you wonderful people who have encouraged me so much!
I apologize for the fact that this is not an update, but rather an explanation, because the situation certainly calls for one. (I'll replace this with an actual chapter soon)
Though I'd like to say that my absence was due to a surprise vacation, it was far less pleasant, involving an accident on the ranch where I work, three broken fingers and a (still present) cast on my right hand.
To compund matters, a very-much-loved but sadly computer-illiterate family member who was letting me stay with her while learning to fend for myself with just my non-dominant hand manages to get my laptop a virus which corrupted my hard drive, AVG not-withstanding, so I am writing this on a public computer at the library.
The good news though is that when I got this computer I bought from HP an service plan that still is in effect, and today I talked to the technician who told me that most of my hard-drive is recoverable! and I should have my computer back (fixed!) within the week.
So, I promise an update to both "Stark Realizations" and "Heart of the Storm" within the week!, while meanwhile, I am going to upload the next chapter of "Ouroboros" right now since it was spared from disaster being safely saved on my thumbdrive.
I guess one valuable lesson I have learned the hard way is to always back up my data!
Anyway, sorry for all the waiting!
Sincerely,
AG.
PS: I'll be back soon!