Hello everyone, its ya boi Takahashi999
I’m writing to you today with a mix of gratitude and introspection. First and foremost, thank you. To return after some time away and see that this story has continued to find readers is both humbling and deeply encouraging.
This story, as many of you know, was a project I began at seventeen. It was a conduit for a great deal of what I was grappling with internally at the time, which is why Izuku's journey—particularly the brutality of his time in the lab—was so intensely personal and, at times, difficult to write.
Revisiting the manuscript now with a more mature perspective has been an illuminating experience. While I still see the passion that fueled the project, I also see elements that no longer align with the storyteller I wish to be. A primary point of contention for me is the nature of Izuku's relationship with Midnight. What I once viewed as a compelling dynamic, I now recognize as a narrative choice that makes me uncomfortable.
This has left me at a creative crossroads.
One path is to press forward, continuing the story from where it left off. The other, which holds a strong appeal, is to begin again—to take the core concept and reforge it with the skill and nuance I feel it deserves.
Before I make a decision, I value your perspective. As the readers who have given this story its life, your thoughts are invaluable. How would you feel about a fresh start? Are you invested in the current narrative, or would you be open to seeing it reimagined?
Please share your honest feelings. Your feedback will be a crucial guide as I navigate the future of this story.
Thank you for your time and your continued support.
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Shattered Light: A Neglected Izuku Story
FanfictionIzuku Midoriya, neglected and bullied due to his lack of a quirk, endured abuse from his family and friends, especially his twin sister Izumi and Katsuki Bakugo. One fateful day, when locked outside his home, Izuku was kidnapped and taken to a secre...
