Hello,
This isn't the chapter update few of you were hoping for. After sitting down and thinking things through carefully, I've decided to archive the chapters published after February 14th and go on an indefinite hiatus.
The reasoning is that I'm not currently satisfied with the progress of the book. The world-building, the character backgrounds, and even my own direction as an author don't feel fully formed yet. I've reached a point where I can't clearly answer my own questions—how the story should progress, how the next chapters should be structured, or where everything is truly heading.
I want to write a story that hooks readers and pulls them in completely. To do that, I plan to restructure the entire book, edit existing chapters, and potentially rewrite parts of it from the ground up. I want to create something I'm genuinely proud of—something I can confidently call my work.
I'm not sure how long this will take, but I do plan on coming back and updating again when I'm ready. I'll still respond to any questions you might have in the meantime.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
W2