Hey guys,
So you read the title. To begin, I'd like to say that this was an extremely difficult decision for me to make as I have been contemplating what to do about my whole situation for a while now. I've been wondering if I should move my story elsewhere and came to the conclusion that, yes, I should. I'm not posting to Wattpad.
So what is this new site called? Stck.me
I've already made my account on there and am planning to post my story. The thing is... in order for y'all to unlock each new chapter... you'd have to pay.
Now, now, before y'all freak out, let me say this. I like to keep my stories affordable, but I gotta be honest with myself. I work WAY too hard and long to be posting stories on Wattpad without even earning a single penny. I've dedicated YEARS to this site and posting content without ever truly stopping. I've spent time and money getting fanart, making edits, writing bonus chapters, and hell, I even got Naruto's voice actress to say he loves Nia 💀
I've literally put my blood, sweat, and tears onto my books and it's just like all I ever mostly ask is just for a few comments or even just a vote, but it's like I feel so under appreciated and undervalued when a lot of my readers don't show their support or appreciation for me in any way. Honestly, for a long time, I feel like I have been taken advantage of.
Now Ik some of you may be thinking, "Well, that's your fault that you kept stressing yourself out and doing all this extra stuff", but that... that right there is what I'm talking about. The fact that I have some readers who don't understand that the reason I went above and beyond was bc I care deeply about my readers and fans. Honestly, if I didn't give a damn, I would've BEEN dropped this story, deleted it and every fanart and videos I have, and keep everything for myself.
Like there are SO MANY times I think, "Damn, can I keep doing this? People aren't really commenting their thoughts, hardly voting, and I'm definitely not getting paid for this stuff at ALL."
And just so everyone understands, I'm NOT saying that I am entitled to y'all money, cause I'm NOT. I'm just trying to express that I'm tired of working so hard when I get so little these days. I'm not 16 anymore. I'm 25 and I wanna turn my hobbies into something that can get me paid, at least as a side hustle at bare minimum.
Do I love writing for you guys? Yes! I always have and always will. However, it's about time that I see my own worth in relation to the books I write. So many have been telling me that I deserve better due to my dedication over the years and I tried to remain humble and say that this stuff doesn't bother me, but sometimes... it really does sting.
Like just think... if you were an artist who spent HOURS, DAYS, MONTHS, maybe even YEARS working on a drawing project for people and NONE of them wanted to pay you a PENNY at the very least to show their appreciation for you, you'd be okay with that? No. Everyone knows artists deserve to get paid for their hard work.
Well, that's how it is for writers. We spend an EXTRAORDINARY amount of time and effort working on our books to only get nothing out of it. That's really disheartening. It really sucks to not be valued for our hard work.
So, I'll tell you this. You guys let me know how much you're willing to pay for a new chapter EACH week. If you don't wanna tell me in the comments, you can message me.
I will make each chapter affordable according to what most people who inform me say what they can afford and make an announcement on my message board when I've reached an answer.
JUST SO YOU KNOW... you do NOT have to buy the new chapters all at once. They will be released once a week. You also do not have to immediately pay for it each week either. If you need a couple weeks or more to get paid from your job or receive whatever money you need anywhere or from anyone, you can certainly hold off till then. However, I will STILL be posting. If I'm on chapter 9 or something and you're only on four, for example, you can purchase the next five chapters all at once if you wanna catch up.
Also, there is a DONATIONS button on the site if you want to further support me in any way. It can be for any amount you feel gracious enough to give me. They would be VERY APPRECIATED ❤️
So now to reveal... I'm not... actually talking about my fanfics being on there lol I'm talking about my original stories like the secret NaruNia story I told y'all about. That will be posted on Stck.me
My fanfictions will continue to be on here as obviously, it's illegal to profit off of it. I'm sorry if I scared you but I felt that if I said this was about my original stories, y'all would click off, but STAY WITH ME. IM BOUT TO SHOW YOU A SNEAK PEAK INTO A SCENE IN MY SECRET NARUNIA BOOK FOR FREE!
But first, let me re show you the cover and summary lol:
What if the Beast was the Beauty and Beauty was the Beast?
Seventeen-year-old Naeia Lorae has always been the outcast. The ugly girl. The fat girl. Despite being a renowned romance author, she has never quite lived the love life as her beloved fictional characters had. Seeking a solution to her issues, she stumbles upon "Real Beauty", an app that promises to transform her into a beautiful swan. However, her quest for validation takes a sinister turn as the app, instead of granting approval, curses her with a beastly transformation, mirroring her internal struggles.
Amidst the sorrows her curse bestowed on her, Naeia crosses paths with a voracious reader of her stories, Nathan Maxwell, who seemingly gazes beyond the grotesque surface and appreciates the beauty within her. Together, they scour the city in an effort to unravel secrets of the sinister app and on the way, form a knitted bond born from shared vulnerabilities in order to break the curse.
The two must navigate a world obsessed with appearances, even encountering a media storm surrounding Naeia's affliction that puts their connection to the ultimate test. As the clock ticks, Naeia and Nathan discover an unforeseen power within themselves, one driven to confront whoever created the horrific app.
Will their unconventional bond withstand the challenges, proving that true beauty transcends curses and societal norms? And perhaps, maybe even... find love on the way?
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And as promised, here's the scene from within a chapter of my book. But real quick to give context, Naeia (Nia) wears a disguise to cloak her cursed transformation from public view. Nathan (Naruto) has yet to see her in her cursed form and they're talking to eachother on video call on the computer.
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Nathan's eyes glittered while describing the events that unfolded earlier. "The charity event was absolutely amazing! Those kids brought me extreme joy and laughter. Their energy levels were sky rocketed through the roof, ya hear?"
Naeia's lips curved upward. "It brings me a smile knowing that you had a fabulous experience. You asking me to be apart of this is something I'll never forget."
"We make a great team," Nathan gave his response with an added, amusing wink. "I really enjoyed it when you recited those heartwarming poems to the kids. You really do have a way with words that touches hearts."
Naeia's face was rosy and she twiddled her fingers underneath the table. "You're awesome. I like to spread optimism and also try to make a difference in others lives similar to you."
They had a seamless exchange of words, even aside from books and stories. The conversation revolved around the stunning masterpieces crafted by the kids, the contagious laughter, and the delight that engulfed everyone present. Nathan conveyed his desire for them to participate in additional philanthropic gatherings down the line, potentially bringing positive change to the lives of those they impacted by leaving a positive influence on the lives of people who crossed their path.
During the ongoing chat, a lively breeze blew into Naeia's room, playfully tousling her hair. Giggling, she, combed through her tresses with her fingers and mimicked fixing her digital appearance in a teasing manner.
In a strangely ironic way, the breeze intensified, ruthlessly plotting against her. The hat on Naeia's head was forcefully grabbed, subsequently, her sunglasses were taken too. For a brief moment, Nathan perceived through the mask and beheld her genuine, hexed shape.
Nathan's initial surprise quickly transformed into something else—wide-eyed. On Naeia's face, one could see the etching of fear from judgment and rejection.
"C-Curly Brow?" Nathan murmured, apparently unable to fully grasp the astonishing sight before him. Naeia knew that Nathan briefly glimpsed at something extraordinary that defied complete comprehension.
No, no, no! Turn it off! Turn it off!
Panic washed over Naeia like a tidal wave. Acting on impulse, she promptly disconnected from the video call, the screen turning dark. Her trembling fingers clutched her phone tightly as tears loomed.
Oh my god. Oh my god. He saw! He saw!
She curled up like a pretzel and tugged at her hair. What an idiot she was. Why did she leave that annoying window open? Naeia swore it was her fault that had happened. She should've known mother nature would be against her.
But... maybe she was imagining things? Maybe it was a dream? Maybe her true form wasn't witnessed by him? The one secret that remained unseen by others. Could he feel disgusted, similar to how many others would if he had caught sight of her? Naeia had no idea and she didn't even wanna think about that ordeal.
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So ya... that was a piece from my book in an earlier chapter.
SO, let's assume you're interested in reading. What do you do? First, COMMENT BELOW OR MESSAGE ME! If you have Instagram or can make a WhatsApp that'd be great so we can talk on there. However, in case you really CANT do any of those, just message me on here that you're interested.
After that, I will tell you that you need to go on the website: Stck.me (if you have trouble finding it, message me and I will guide you)
After that, you're gonna have to create an account. Dw, it's very easy and free. When you've done that, you got go back onto google and get back to Stck.me writing site home page then click the search button at top and type: TaniaJanae923
And you will see my pic on there. Click on my pf and make SURE to follow me lol so Ik I have people interested in me and bc I think it'll give you a notification when I update. Now, I have no idea if they have a app on this, but if they don't, when updates come out, I will NOTIFY EVERYONE on WATTPAD, so PLEASE make sure you're also following me on HERE so you don't miss when a chapter or update is out!
You do need either a credit/debit card or Apple Pay to purchase the material each week. I have no idea if they actually allow PayPal but hopefully they do lol also, apparently they accept money overseas out of USA so y'all abroad can enjoy too.
Here's basically what to do:
1. Click search button
2. Type: TaniaJanae923
3. Click on my profile
4. Follow me!
5. Donate if you want ❤️
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ANYWAY, that's all you have to do for now. Also, when chapters DO come out, there's no need to comment a thousand times nor vote as there is no voting button I believe. HOWEVER, you CAN leave a review of the chapter after you're done reading. A comment review of your overall thoughts.
With that... REMEMBER, just comment or message me how much your able to afford each week. Don't be embarrassed by what you can truly afford, I'm not expecting no $70,000 a chapter or anything 🤣 just lmk what you can do and I will base everyone's financial situation together to come up with something affordable for y'all ❤️
If people are interested, the first chapter should be out soon. Rn, I just wanna gather a list of people who plans to pay to read each week or just pay in general. I understand if y'all can't, but it would mean the WORLD to me if you can show your support and appreciation for me 🥺
I think we all know that I really do deserve to be paid for my hard work and immense dedication over the years. I really hope you guys will have the kindness in your heart to support me and my dreams. Without y'all, I would be nothing. Thank you ❤️