[Discontinued] Joker of the Cards (Epithet Erased X F! Reader [Story])

December 2024 Update

Hi, everyone! It's been a while, huh?

It's been three years since I've updated this fic. Can you believe it? I definitely can't! Even though it's been a long time since then, I still remember writing this fic like it was yesterday-- And that's exactly what I want to talk about.

First off, I want to apologise to you all; I haven't given any updates on either my status IRL, or anything for this fic at all - not a chapter update or a status update. I didn't intend to go radio silent for so long, I'm so sorry! :(

Before the year ends, I want to break that silence. You guys deserve an update: in the time I was away, I attended high school, went through the stresses and hurdles that come with it, and I graduated this year! I didn't expect school to eat up so much of my time (which contributed to me not writing or updating), but I'm doing good now! I'm a lot less stressed than I was a few months ago, thankfully.

Secondly, I'm going to get straight to it and address the heart of the matter: the status of this fic. As much as I hate leaving works discontinued, I'm afraid I'm going to do exactly that - I'm going to discontinue this fic.

I'm discontinuing this fanfic for a few reasons. First, I simply feel that I've fallen out of passion and lost interest in Epithet Erased. I definitely don't hold the same vigour I had towards it when I was 14, haha. I've changed, grown up, my interests have changed, and I have shifted away from it. This is the main reason I am discontinuing this fic.

And in any case, it's been so long since I've even touched this fic; I've lost my steam for writing it.

And... the creator, JelloApocolypse. 😬 For one, I'm not entirely sure if or when he's going to finish Epithet Erased - if he does, then I feel like the finale is going to be a long way away from now. I've come to prefer writing for media that is finished or close to being done!

Additionally, his recent behaviour has dampened my view of him. Don't be mistaken, I'm not discontinuing this fic purely because of his actions - Epithet Erased is a genuinely great series. It's just that I feel like I should at least address this. The localisation controversy, how he views his fans, that awful One Piece video, his general attitude... There's only so much a person can do and say before you have to talk about it, but I honestly don't have much to say. It's just incredibly unfortunate and disappointing. I can't deny that I am grateful that he made this series, but I can't ignore what he's done either.

I'm saying all this with a heavy heart. Epithet Erased was what got me to upload my first fanfic on the internet (and as of today, is still the only fanfic I have uploaded so far). I also made my first online friend through this series, and we're still friends to this day!

It wouldn't feel right to me if I didn't at least give you guys an explanation or anything. While I won't continue Epithet, it also doesn't feel right to me to leave this fic the way it is, and for you guys to be met with nothing after three years.

I want to close the book on this series in a way that feels right to me, and this is what I've decided: I am going to rewrite what I've done for the Museum Arc. I feel like a good way to end this is with a bang! I'm going to upload the rewrite on a fic separate from this one so as not to add to the already chaotic chapter list. (;^^)

As for this story, don't worry, I'm not going to delete this or anything! I want to keep this as a sort of time capsule for both me and you guys, and if anyone wants to check out my old writings! I'll announce when I'm going to publish the rewrite. It's not going to be now, but it'll definitely be sometime next year in the first few months.

Although I've lost interest in it, this series is very dear to my heart. Doing a rewrite of what I've done feels right to me!

After I do the Museum Arc rewrite, don't worry; I'm not going to stop writing! While I was away, I got into other fandoms and was inspired to write fanfiction for them. I'm currently planning two big separate fics for Twisted Wonderland, brainstorming ideas for Your Turn To Die, and finally, I'm trying to complete a fanfiction piece of the game Touchstarved before the year ends.

And lastly, I want to thank you guys from the bottom of my heart. Thank you so, so so much for reading and supporting this silly fanfic!! Every vote, every comment I receive, even today, makes my day and fills my heart with so much appreciation and love. You guys helped me keep on going! Even if you didn't comment, just knowing that there were people out there in the world coming to read what I wrote means a lot to me. You guys help inspire me!

Thank you so much for reading Joker of the Cards!

I'll see you all next time! I love you guys!! Mwah mwah <3

Upload Date: December 16, 2024

(PS: I'm sorry if this seems all over the place! I wrote this at 3am ;w;)