Sonakshi143

Hey my lovely readers and silent watchers 
          	
          	After what felt like an *eternity*, I’m finally back — back on Wattpad, back to writing, and back to pouring my soul into ***Queen of Shadows***.
          	
          	The past few weeks (or months?) have been *incredibly tough* — mentally, emotionally, and in every way possible. Between exam stress, endless prep, and result season, things just didn’t go the way I hoped. I didn’t hit the marks I dreamed of… and honestly, it broke me for a while. There was a long silence — not just on here, but inside me too.
          	
          	But slowly… I picked myself back up.
          	
          	And here I am. Back in this little orange corner of the world that always felt like home — **Wattpad**. (Yes, even though it gave me a hard time logging in at first ).
          	
          	I missed writing here. Missed my characters. Missed *you* — the ones who read, vote, comment, or even just quietly scroll.
          	
          	Yes, I know the reach of *Queen of Shadows* is slow. Sometimes *painfully* slow. But that one read? That one vote? That single comment? It *means everything* to me. It reminds me why I started this — not for numbers, but for the story I believe in.
          	
          	I’ve also gone back and "edited Chapter 1", taking a lovely reader’s feedback seriously because I *want* this story to be the best it can be. Always open to grow, always here to write with more heart than ego.
          	
          	So if you’re here — thank you. If you’re reading this — thank you.
          	If you’ve ever given *Queen of Shadows* even a second of your time, I’m grateful.
          	
          	And even if no one sees it now — *I’ll keep writing.*
          	Because maybe… one day, someone will.
          	
          	With love and ink-stained fingers,
          	Little Butterfly 

Sonakshi143

@born_of_Him 
          	  
          	  Hey! I just saw your message again and felt the need to say sorry for not replying earlier. I wasn’t really myself these past few months — things were a bit rough mentally.
          	  But your words were really kind and meant more than you know.
          	  Thank you for being sweet, and I hope you’ve been doing okay too. :)
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Sonakshi143

Hey my lovely readers and silent watchers 
          
          After what felt like an *eternity*, I’m finally back — back on Wattpad, back to writing, and back to pouring my soul into ***Queen of Shadows***.
          
          The past few weeks (or months?) have been *incredibly tough* — mentally, emotionally, and in every way possible. Between exam stress, endless prep, and result season, things just didn’t go the way I hoped. I didn’t hit the marks I dreamed of… and honestly, it broke me for a while. There was a long silence — not just on here, but inside me too.
          
          But slowly… I picked myself back up.
          
          And here I am. Back in this little orange corner of the world that always felt like home — **Wattpad**. (Yes, even though it gave me a hard time logging in at first ).
          
          I missed writing here. Missed my characters. Missed *you* — the ones who read, vote, comment, or even just quietly scroll.
          
          Yes, I know the reach of *Queen of Shadows* is slow. Sometimes *painfully* slow. But that one read? That one vote? That single comment? It *means everything* to me. It reminds me why I started this — not for numbers, but for the story I believe in.
          
          I’ve also gone back and "edited Chapter 1", taking a lovely reader’s feedback seriously because I *want* this story to be the best it can be. Always open to grow, always here to write with more heart than ego.
          
          So if you’re here — thank you. If you’re reading this — thank you.
          If you’ve ever given *Queen of Shadows* even a second of your time, I’m grateful.
          
          And even if no one sees it now — *I’ll keep writing.*
          Because maybe… one day, someone will.
          
          With love and ink-stained fingers,
          Little Butterfly 

Sonakshi143

@born_of_Him 
            
            Hey! I just saw your message again and felt the need to say sorry for not replying earlier. I wasn’t really myself these past few months — things were a bit rough mentally.
            But your words were really kind and meant more than you know.
            Thank you for being sweet, and I hope you’ve been doing okay too. :)
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born_of_Him

Chapter 1
          
          1. There was more telling than showing in the beginning, and it was getting kind of boring. (I'm sorry if that sounded harsh. >_<) 
          
          2. The images do not need to be there. You only need descriptions, and you're good. 
          
          3. The dialogue where they were reminiscing about the past was getting a bit boring, but it was a bit funny too. Like that part where Olivia remembered Valentino almost fell into the fountain. Haha
          
          4. I have a question. Was Valentino a mafia boss before he met Olivia? And if he was, why did he offer to buy her a new dress? He wasn't acting so much like a tough Imma-kill-you-with-my-bare-hands mafia boss. 
          
          5. I love your narration, especially of the part when they were dancing. 
          
          6. The pacing was kinda slow and boring with all the remembering then it got fast with the accident.
          
          7. In your blurb, you said Olivia died moments after Isabella's birth due to some rivals. But Olivia died before Isabella's birth according to this chapter. 
          
          8. If the bullet struck Olivia's stomach, how did her baby survive? "Healthy and strong," you said. And then, later you say the child was diagnosed with hypoxia. Do you see where I'm going with this?
          
          9. There's a case of repetition of a sentence at the ending which is: Valentino reassured her, though his heart was heavy with fear. 
          
          10. If I were a reader, looking for some good book to read, the reminiscing would have lost me. Your hook is a bit weak, and if I didn't assure you that I'll read your story, I would have left your story. (I am so sorry. Sometimes, I can't help myself. I'm not used to soft, calm first chapters.) It's only the ending of the chapter that I liked—when Olivia died. That particular part is the only reason I voted for that chapter.
          
          I feel I was mean with this things I listed and noted from your chapter. Was I? :(

Sonakshi143

@born_of_Him I'll try to improve that all in my upcoming chapters .Thanks for the time you invested to write this much even when you didn't liked the chapter . One can say it was mean but guess what here I'm sitting on chair and thinking soo cute of you that you wrote this long comment . I wonder how much of the precious time you've given that too ( just for one chapter ) I'm sure I must have made few mistakes in the next chapter too but . Ill try to improve them from my upcoming chapters . ( I'm really not in the mood of editing I'll do it when I'll be getting no ideas for my next stories . RIGHT now I've total 5 story ideas I'm working on this one ,Along with this I'm really busy in preparing for NEET 2025 .( Too much at a time but it's just the faith in god holding me ). Ooops i started kind of blabbering .sorry and thank you . I'll try to apply all these in my upcoming chapters !! ( but what about other chapter I've uploaded 20+ chapters ) Once again thank you !! 
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born_of_Him

Hiii, I've read some chapters of your story. Are you ready to listen to what I have to say? 

born_of_Him

@Sonakshi143, I'm just gonna post it on your message board, right?
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born_of_Him

@Sonakshi143, no probs. I'll be right back. 
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Sonakshi143

@born_of_Him Hii... Yeah, go ahead please ! It'll help me a lot in improving .
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yourFEATHERS

How are you? I have two holidays now so I thought to visit my butterfly 
          Spill all the tea and drama, gurl. I am free to listen and reply now! 
          -your friend ❣️

yourFEATHERS

@Sonakshi143 
            
            Oh! I did make an Insta account a while ago. I think it is called beloved_ofmoon! Go and try to find it and I will be waiting for your message. 
            
            I am so excited on what stories and plot twists you want to share! I live for tea <3
            
            And I am glad we are orbiting each other. Let's keep going like this and now we have another platform to talk on. But I may respond late because Insta is on my computer. 
            
            I will be waiting (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁠✧⁠*⁠。
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Sonakshi143

@yourFEATHERS 
            
            Okay but seriously — can you PLEASE make an Insta already?! 
            Like how am I supposed to drop all my life drama here on Wattpad’s holy announcement board?!  Do you want me to cause an emotional riot in the middle of a story update?? 
            
            I need a private stage where I can overthink at 3 AM, scream about plot twists (real life ones), and deliver chaos in HD. Insta is that stage. Be there.
            
            Because GIRL...
            I literally lived through a betrayal arc, a disappearing act, an identity crisis, and possibly a slow-burn situationship with zero plot clarity. ✨
            
            You want more tea? You know what to do. I’m waiting. ☕
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Sonakshi143

@yourFEATHERS  
            
            Hellooo Angel   
            
            When I saw your message, my heart did a little dramatic gasp — I thought you had vanished too!  Wattpad's been a ghost town lately, but seeing your words? Instant serotonin boost.
            
            And yes… I’ve gotten poetic  blame life’s chaos — it unlocked my inner tragic heroine HAHAHA 
            
            I’m so sorry for disappearing. Life threw exams, pressure, and emotional storms at me — and Wattpad locked me out just to add spice 
            
            But I missed you. So much. You’ve always been the softest corner of this place and I’m so glad we’re still orbiting the same little universe 
            
            Also, not you casually dropping emotional and physical damage like it’s a side quest  girl pls, rest and hydrate immediately.
            
            I have stories — drama included — and now that I’m back, you’re not escaping me 
            
            Talk soon, okay? Promise?
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yourFEATHERS

Guess who is back, butterfly?!
          
          Yup me~
          
          My exams aren't over but they are going well so I can spend time here again. Also I know I am early today as it is currently evening in my place. But you know what? Have the coziest night ever, flower.
          
          How is life going tho? Got new stories to share or any promlems? I am hoping for the former, let's hope you don't have the latter but I am always here to listen.
          
          ~After who knows how long,
          I am here again.
          Meeting you was like finding a song,
          I left and you pulled me back, <3

yourFEATHERS

@Sonakshi143 I am so happy that you missed me! I thought you might have just forgotten be by now (⁠^⁠^⁠). Also I am happy that I could give you some happiness and congratulations on your lectures! 
            I am sure you will do your best and get even better results. Don't forget to stay hydrated, eat enough food and get a good sleep. Remain healthy so you can give your best (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)
            Oh don't worry. Tell me anything you want to! I am always ready to here
            Take care and stay smiling
            ✨Love ya too girlie ✨
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Sonakshi143

@yourFEATHERS  OMG .. you  won't believe but i really missed you soo much .. .still missin' you but just this one text ...i wanted to say it made my day but unfortunately i can't so gotta say that it's one of the best thing i got before goin' for bed . 
            And the other thing which made me quite happy was i finished my lectures timely not properly hitted the target but yeah made some progress .. so kinda feeling content .
            These days my schedule is quite exhausting . lectures starts from 7am to 1 pm then with just one hour break in two parts I'm studying again upto 12  in the midnight . now i was about to go in the deepest slumber for next few hours . before that listening some bhajans (let me tell you this butterfly is addicted to bhajans )  . And yeah got smtg to tell you but maybe after your exams . And i hope your preps and your exams are aligning perfectly . I wish you all the best for the remaing ones . You have got this ! 
             Just don't stress yourself . Hopin' you're healthy !
            love ya girl ✨
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yourFEATHERS

Guess who is here at nearly midnight? Of course! It is me! 
          
          But before anything else, I want to ask. Ahem. We are friend so why does our conversations feel so formal and stiff. 
          
          Let's loosen up a bit, relax and let our thoughts free, right butterfly? 
          
          With that, good night, my sweet flower❤

Sonakshi143

@yourFEATHERS No need to be sorry angel. it's really fine ..just give your best in your exams . Sending you positive vibes and a ton of confidence for your exams. Do your best ! and yeah I've been doing well with my health too . So, no need to worry bout that . Also don't stress yourself with your preparations . You've got this ! 
            Let's dive into our own preps and shine brighter than ever . 
            Till then , you must take care of yourself too. 
            and ..uhm ... idk ..hehehehe
            
            Ohk bye bye , sendin' you warm virtual hugs 
            So, stay calm n relaxed...
            ✨
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yourFEATHERS

@Sonakshi143 I am so sorry I didn't replay to this! :(
            I got busy with my own preparation for exams that are beginning the next Tuesday i.e. 25th Feb. I would be online a lot less now and that also means I won't be able to send you good night messages :c
            Also, don't stress too much! You will do good in your exams and pass with great score. Hoping you get well soon from your flu...
            I am ready to here all those drama, butterfly! Never missing out on your lovely tales~
            Take care of yourself as well and keep shining like the diamond you are ♡⋆˙⟡
            
            ✨ Love ya too ✨
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Sonakshi143

@yourFEATHERS ooh, ohk it's no issue we can still talk here . Also I just want to inform you that don't worry about me ,okay angel ?!  I'm just preparing for my exams I've only got around 70-75 days and I'm really stressing over this but that'll be of no use if i don't put myself in for preparation .So, I'm JUST busy with my preps. also dealing with mild fever and intense body pain ooh its nothing just flu I'll be fine in few days takin' medics from 3 days now . Also, missin' you little bit too much . After my exams you silently lend me your ear for days coz I've got soo many dramas to share with youhh.. So you may prepare yourself for that ..hahaha
            Till then you must take care of yourself . I just hope you're good in all regards .
            
            love ya  ✨
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