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This isn't a story. This is something completely cheesy and corny.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank everyone single person who has read, commented, left kudos, subscribed, bookmarked, and any one else that I might've left out.
You guys are simply amazing.
The reason for this is because it has been a year since I posted 'Mine' and the community that I've accidently created has been amazing and awe inspiring. Even those not in the discord, you are amazing. I look at all that I've accomplished and I truly wouldn't have done it without any of your support. Like the many Sakuras I write, I suffer from imposter syndrome and I need external validation, so every single comment, kudos, ect I get breaths life into me and it keeps my self-doubts from taking hold of me.
'Mine' had started out as a way for me to process some issues that I was going through because therapy kept getting pushed back/canceled/whatever the reason (insurance) was a year ago. Yes, that story is dark because sexual assault is dark. I was raped by someone I was dating at the time, it's been over a decade and it still haunts me. My mother was abusive towards me. So everything in 'Mine' that happens, the human side of these inhuman people, has happened to me or someone I know. Kakashi suffering from being in a human trafficking ring did not personally happen to me but as part of my therapy (before I started therapy), I reached out to people online. Communities. The horror stories I've read had messed with my head for such a long time.
It's been a year since 'Mine's publication, and it's amazing how far it's come because when I originally posted it I thought 'Oh, this is gonna be like maybe fifty to sixty thousand words, maybe thirty chapters at most.' How wrong I was. To the fans/followers of that story, I just gotta say, it's absolutely ballooned into this giant behemoth of a story. All I wanted was a soul bond story that was mildly inspired by werewolves, but 99% by Godzilla and Mothera, and show the healing of trauma. Once Mine/Yours/Ours is done, I'm going to write a 'story' or 'End Credits' of my thoughts of all three of them and why I went in certain directions, including the original text I made about Sakura/Kakashi's abilities and backstory and how it changed over the course of the year. So, I'm gonna save my thoughts for that.
Now for the people not on the discord but I need to thank personally, I don't know everyone's usernames, so I do apologize for that.
Pink Doom you are amazing and I do see that you kudos my other stuff. I've considered you my 'Shadow Beta' (like the shadow Hokage), even now, because you pushed me to do better as a writer. You may not comment much anymore (do to job, which 1000000% understand), you are an awesome human being. You kindness is so appreciative.
MissKittty, I hadn't seen your comments in a while and I was starting to worry about your wellbeing and then I randomly saw them on another story and I cried in relief. You do have a secret community that does worry. No need to comment or even read, the story is here for you whenever you get the chance. Thank you so much for being here.
Nay: google translate is my best friend when it comes to your comments and they are always a delight to read. Thank you for sticking around. You are amazing.
Romantically Distant: you are my amazing beta and I honestly rely too much on you for the political shenanigans because my brain can't brain with that. You help me become a better writer besides you just correcting my grammar/spelling. You give me ideas and I just run with it.
Lex1095, you were the first person to ever comment on 'Mine' and have been a fan since the beginning. You were also the first person on the Discord. You are a fun individual and I appreciate your company.
WinterShieldShockLover, thank you for being here, and existing. You're posts in that one particular part of Discord make *me* blush.
RhinSama, you give great advice when comes to basically anything and everything. Your pet pics bring me a lot of joy.
JanaeDragonfire, our very own Queen of Memes. They are as awesome as you are! And your stories are awesome! I'm so happy that you and I are alike in that regard, finding solace in writing. You are a strong woman!
CaffeinatedPumpkin, thank you so much for being a part of the community I've built (somehow). You are a superb individual and I'm feel so lucky you are here.
DragonBladeRin, you da' best! I'm so glad we've added another person that shares the one brain cell across all of America.
Anime_lover2005, like with Rin and CaffeinatedPumpkin, you existing in my adorable community is a joy. You are a delightful person and I'm glad you are here.
I've written 'Ours' as a gift from me to all of you for being part of the community I've managed to make, and it brings me to literal tears that you all exist. It still boggles my mind that I have that. I never thought I would have that, but here we are.
Once again, to everyone reading my stories, thank you so much. Here's to one year strong! And many more! Happy Holidays! Happy New Year everyone!
P.S my 2024 New Years Resolution was to write 400 words everyday, I did it! I completed my New Years Resolution! My 2025 new years Resolution is write 500 words everyday. I wanted to give myself a 'challenge' but making it realistic.