Oh wow, hey guys. It's been a while, huh? I'll be honest with you, I haven't been on this site in a while, lack of updates aside. But the other night I realized I forgot to send this notification to you guys. So I'm really sorry for that. I have a lot to say, but first here's a copy of the message a put up on AO3. (It says pretty much the same thing I didn't want to write an entirely different message):
"Hey guys! So I know it's been a really long time since I updated this, and there's a reason for that. At first it was just really bad writer's block, which I tried to push through. But then I got a summer job, which reduced my time. I'm not working at the moment, but I am in college and right now it's finals week. A lot of things have happened, both in my personal life and my school/professional life. Now given that intro, I'm sure most of you know where this is going. I would like to say, however, that there is good news as well as bad new. So let's go ahead and get the bad news out of the way.
You've probably noticed that this story's chapter number is complete at the moment. That's because as of now, I need to take a break from it. I really lost sight of where I was going with it and while I have a general idea of things I want to happen I have no timeline to follow and if I kept going at this rate it would probably end in a few chapters. I was hoping for it to be longer, and have more story-wise than just what it has now. Honestly, I have fics I haven't even posted yet that are more fleshed out than this one. So for right now, this story is going on hiatus. I hate to say it, because I never really wanted to do that, but I really need to.
That said, this story will return! Here's the good news, and there's a lot of it. First off, I'm taking this hiatus so that I can focus on rewriting and improving this story. It will come back longer and much better paced, and mostly complete. See, I had no chapter buffer when I first started this. I just decided that I could write a chapter in a week. I have learned from that mistake, and I will not be doing that again. Also, I have gotten a Tumblr! Now, at the time I'm posting this there is literally nothing on there except who I follow, but I am going to change that and start posting updates on how my chapters are going. I know there's no PM system here, so if you guys want to ask me something, suggest a one shot, or just come say hi, feel free too! And speaking of one shots, I will most likely still be posting them occasionally, just as little bursts of inspiration to push past writer's block or entertain you guys. So if you have any suggestions for things you'd like to see then please, let me know!
Finally, I mentioned before that I had stories not posted yet that were more fleshed out than this one, and that wasn't an exaggeration. I have an entire folder full of planned fics (some aren't even miraculous, though at this point most are), and I will definitely try to put some summaries or excerpts up on my tumblr so that you guys can see them. And if you guys are more interested in those than the updated version of this, I can definitely post one of them in the mean time.
So, my tumblr is dontspeakoftheattic (dontspeakoftheattic. tumblr . com without the spaces). Expect some posts to start appearing up there within the next few days. Sorry about the hiatus, but I promise it'll be worth it in the end. Thank you guys so much for understanding ^_^"
Alright. To clarify some things. First, as I said this was originally posted on AO3 and they don't have PM there. We do over here at Fanfic, but if you would prefer to talk to me via tumblr then go ahead! I will welcome all asks and messages. There still aren't any posts up yet but I'm drafting one out to post after I submit this. So hopefully by tomorrow there will be at least one. Now, as I have said above, I am not quitting this story. I love it, and I want to complete it, but I also want to make it the best it can be. And rewriting it will help that. So if you guys can be patient with me, then hopefully I'll see you in a month or two when I've gotten a nice chapter buffer up so that I can keep a regular schedule.
I would also like to thank you guys so, so much. I was reading through these reviews again, which is what originally reminded me to send this update, and you guys are amazing. Your kind words really motivate me, and I hope I haven't disappointed you by taking a break from this story. So thank you all, and please keep on being amazing. I will try my best to be back soon with more to read.
Even though this isn't really a chapter, I'm still going to respond to your reviews.
gleamqueen - Oh no! Please don't die, I'm sorry I took so long ;-; Please stay alive while I make the story even better.
Commander Chandell 919 - Thank you so much! I was trying to make it interesting. And a love of angst isn't a bad thing, I definitely intend for there to be more in here. And thank you for your encouragement. While I haven't had negative comments, writer's block hits that way sometimes and it's awesome knowing I have fans like you out there. I hope I'll still have your support when I return.
izzy - I'm glad you like it! Sorry this isn't exactly soon, but I'm gonna try my best.
Felicity - Thank you, really, that means a lot to me. Unfortunately it isn't real but hey, that's what fanfic is all about.
.endgame - (love your name btw. Marichat is my favorite of the love square.) Thank you! I plan on it!
Alright, I think that's it. I'll see you all in a month or two, if all goes as planned.
Peace out,
Attic
(P.S. Have you guys seen any of season 2 yet? I'm dying, seriously, check it out. And feel free to message me about it if you need someone to die with)