Living in a Rewrite of My Own Book World

Epilogue - A Total Rewrite

Rachel, long time editor and friend to authors, let herself into the empty apartment, looking around sadly.

"You really had to go and get hit by a car right before you finished your last book?" She laughed, a lonely sound in the dark living space. "I bet that pissed you off. You were so excited about the ending."

Looking around, she couldn't help but slump a little. She knew the manuscript wasn't finished, otherwise she would have gotten the celebratory text. That left her with the headache of publishing an unfinished book or asking someone else to contribute.

Maybe I'll luck out and she was almost completely done.

She turned a corner into the office and stopped with a gasp. She couldn't help the dramatic reaction, however, the sight greeting her was truly shocking!

A thick finished manuscript sat on the desk, much thicker than she expected for just the final installment. On it was a sticky note that simply read, "true ending"

Had she actually finished it before she got hit by that car?

Unable to contain her excitement, Rachel lifted the manuscript and began to sift through it. To her surprise, it was not just a final book. It was the entire story rewritten! This time instead of Autumn, the main character was Katrina, one of the less popular antagonist characters. Katrina underwent a major overhaul, became an overpowered character, saved Autumn, and married the Duke. It was so different from the original story!

Frowning, Rachel considered her options. The books already released were popular, she could throw together an ending with an experienced author and it probably would sell well... or...

She looked again at the manuscript before her. Who was she kidding, it wasn't even a hard decision. She picked up the papers, storing them in her briefcase, and headed for the office.

"We'll give the world the story you wanted to tell. I hope you're happy."

She picked up her phone, making a quick call.

"Frank, meet me at the office. No, it's not about the last book, that doesn't matter anymore. Not after what we're about to release." She grinned.

"A total rewrite."