Reliant ~ [John Soap MacTavish]

~ Thank You ~

Two years. 

I started writing Phantom, my first-ever writing project two years ago, in february of 2023. And here we are again, january 2025. Another story finished, another world explored, and set of characters you helped me bring to life.

It's honestly weird. Writing has become such an essential part of my downtime, and the fact that I started writing for fun, with no intention of ever posting anything is even weirder. Shout-out to my dear friend (you know who you are) who told me to start posting this, because if it weren't for you, I would've never done so. Because of her, I've been able to build a community with people who love these stories as much as I love writing them.

You guys have not only given me a platform but made it a safe and inspiring space where I feel supported, appreciated, and, above all, seen.

I'm so proud of this story. Reliant has been a journey, but it's one I'm endlessly grateful to have gone on, and (don't tell Phantom lovers), but I think I'm even prouder of my growth as a writer here.

Thank you for showing up. Thank you for letting me pour my heart into these pages. Thank you for reminding me why I love to write, even on the harder days. Every comment, every reaction, every re-read of a chapter—know that it hasn't gone unnoticed (yes I've remembered nearly all of your profile pictures). You've been the light when I needed it most, and I can't thank you enough.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for sticking around, for believing in this story, and for supporting me. Your love means everything to me.

All the love always,

Jayde <3