MattEerie

Hey everybody, I just wanted to tell you that I'm currently thinking of taking a break from Wattpad. 
          	
          	I started here half a year ago to improve my writing and share my works with you, mainly just for fun but also to get better at writing in general. Unfortunately I feel like being on just another social media platform where it's all about competition, getting likes and followers, winning contests to get noticed and "hustling harder" to become somebody, which actually feels like a lot like work and takes away the fun of writing... 
          	
          	Though I got some positive feedback on my stories, I don't feel like it's going to get somewhere soon without putting a LOT of time, energy and effort into all this, which I currently just don't have for it. 
          	On top of this there have been some incidents which made me question if I even fit into this community at all, with people acting up and behaving like minors. 
          	Maybe it's just not my style, maybe I'm already getting old, who knows? 
          	
          	Anyways, thank you for your time. I'm not completely gone here for now but will take my time to reconsider what to do. Have a great december, everybody!

MattEerie

Hey everybody, I just wanted to tell you that I'm currently thinking of taking a break from Wattpad. 
          
          I started here half a year ago to improve my writing and share my works with you, mainly just for fun but also to get better at writing in general. Unfortunately I feel like being on just another social media platform where it's all about competition, getting likes and followers, winning contests to get noticed and "hustling harder" to become somebody, which actually feels like a lot like work and takes away the fun of writing... 
          
          Though I got some positive feedback on my stories, I don't feel like it's going to get somewhere soon without putting a LOT of time, energy and effort into all this, which I currently just don't have for it. 
          On top of this there have been some incidents which made me question if I even fit into this community at all, with people acting up and behaving like minors. 
          Maybe it's just not my style, maybe I'm already getting old, who knows? 
          
          Anyways, thank you for your time. I'm not completely gone here for now but will take my time to reconsider what to do. Have a great december, everybody!

MattEerie

In case you didn't heard of me during last week, be rest assured, my fellow horror story lovers: I survived Halloween and am currently getting ready for some new big adventures! :D 
          Writing got a little bit short time unfortunately but I'm not the kind of guy who is a lot into forcing creativity but rather going with the flow - things happen when they happen, so does writing for me too. 
          But don't worry, I check my notifications every day so I'm not far away if you ever reach out :)

MattEerie

Happy Halloween everyone! 
          Have a great spooky evening and enjoy the creepy atmosphere tonight! 
          What are your plans for this evening?

MattEerie

@senioratlas25 I had a movie evening with two friends, it was really great!
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senioratlas25

@MattEerie Hey! Happy Halloween to you too. Im actully currently at a party. What's your plans for the spooly evening?
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MattEerie

My first draft of "The Meat Tree" finished quite well in the middle of all Horror / Paranormal entries of the "Books Got Talent 2020" contest by @BooksGotTalent. 
          There is a lot of space for improvement in my work, sure, but I take this result as a fine start for my first story and consider all advice for further editing. 
          Thank you very much for taking your time reading and judging! I'm really looking forward to the next Books Got Talent contest! 
          
          Congratulations to all winners! 
          Go check out the stories of the first place winner @ARLockhart with "Persistent Silence", both second place winners @empiresofwater with "Black Sheep" and @TierneyDanae with "Grey I: Intentions" and third place winner @senioratlas25 with "The White Jackel"! 
          
          Thanks again everybody and enjoy the spooky time!

MattEerie

@ARLockhart Sure, you're welcome :)
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ARLockhart

@MattEerie Thank you for the shout out!
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MattEerie

@senioratlas25 You're welcome! Thanks, that's great :) Tell me if you like it and what could be improved!
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MattEerie

Halloween gets closer like a shadow at your door and it's time for some creepy stories. Well, it's always time for some creepy stories but now the weather outside is especially welcoming for reading about ghosts, other paranormal things and slashers in the forest.
          
          If you are already in Halloween mood and are just too busy with all your preparations, with decorating your home and brewing some magic potions and absolutely don't find any time to read huge horror novels, 
          then I might have something more... tiny for you to read! 
          
          I just published a little book called "ShortCuts - Twisted Two-Sentence Horror Stories", which is where I collect my tiny bonsai nightmares for you to enjoy being scared by. 
          Doesn't take much time to read, which is often a great thing, as the point is to put the essential parts of a story in two sentences, add a scary plot twist to it and then voilá - goosebumps and that spooky cold feeling in your neck! 
          
          If you enjoy my ShortCuts, leave a comment, vote on your favourite parts and also spread the word! It helps more people discover my stories and that's a win for everybody! :)
          
          Have a great spooky time and enjoy your pre-Halloween time!

MattEerie

'A Librarian Ghost Story' is #1 in "unnerving" today! 
          If you haven't read this short story yet, that's the perfect time for doing so :) 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/243475020-a-librarian-ghost-story

XxRaven_storiesxX

@MattEerie Why wouldn't they? uwu It's great!
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MattEerie

@XxRaven_storiesxX Thank you! :) Some people like the story, that's great :)
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