We've reached the "official" end of Lovers: Boarding School Vol. 1!
We did it guys!
We finished the book!
＼＼\ ٩(๑❛ワ❛๑)و //／／
Now, I bet you're wondering why I said, "we" finished the book and not "I".
Honestly, I never expected to actually finish writing this book until we actually reached the 80% mark and even then, I wasn't sure if I had it in me to complete it.
I had failed at finishing two novels, had personal and mental health issues, and my "numbers" and popularity on this site weren't impressive (they still aren't but IDGAF anymore).
A long time ago, votes and popularity on this site almost drove me away from writing altogether because I thought I wasn't any good and my worth as a storyteller showed in the lackluster numbers and interactions I got when I "first first" started WPing in 2012.
But when I was invited to a writer's circle by a colleague of mine a year ago, I decided to try writing and WPing again because an amazing story by MyCaTalks inspired me to dust off my laptop and just write.
Even if it was pure and utter shit.
And that was where "our" journey began.
Like I said, I never thought I would finish this novel.
I never thought that this stupid, clichéd mess of an idea would grow and blossom into something I really want to try publishing one day.
I never thought this story would help revive my joy of writing again and my wish to become an actual author.
Completing a novel had been a dream of mine since I was a kid--in fact, it was the only dream I wanted to accomplish because all I ever wanted to be in my worthless, short life was a writer.
Now I've done it.
And it's all thanks to you guys.
Thank you to the first readers who gave my book a chance when it was just starting.
Thank you to the readers who first voted on this book when I was about to stop writing it due to lack of interest.
Thank you to the readers who first left comments on the book and showed genuine interest in its characters and its plot.
Thank you to the readers who followed this book and supported it for as long as they did.
Thank you to the readers who left comments that helped inspire plot lines, character arcs, and even the series' finale in their short but hilarious words of kindness.
Thank you to the readers who left astoundingly perceptive comments that made me actually take this story and its characters seriously (because before I didn't).
Thank you to the readers who had badgered me for updates because if not a single person showed that they cared for the story I would've no doubt dropped it.
Thank you to the readers who've survived up to this point and had shown me and this story so much support, enthusiasm, humor, and love; I would never trade you guys for a hundred thousand "fans" or a million votes or even a book deal.
Fuck all that superficial shit.
It is you who made me realize that "numbers" and popularity don't matter when it comes to writing a story from the heart.
It is you who saved this story and my dream from dying a sad and lonely death.
It is you who helped write this story and it is you whom I'll be forever thankful to.
You are all invaluable to me.
Thank you all for making a miracle out of me.
XOXO
Jack: Thank you <3
Gin: Thank you ;)
James: Thank you :)
Gabriel: Thank you :D
Letalis:
Thank you.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
.
.
.
_credits:
(according to dedications)
There are many more silent readers I wish to give credit to but for those who I've given dedications to, thank you once more for your irreplaceable impact on this story.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Final ALSO:
_preview will be up soon and once it is published I can finally put that damned check mark beside this book!
I'll be back soon for a final update,
-Letalis