Addie123

Hey, everyone. I know it's been a long time...almost about to be a year since the last chapter came out, but I had a lot to work on myself, and although I really wanted to come back to this story, I couldn't. It will continue, I promise, but I cannot say for sure when the next chapter will come out. 
          
          I swear, I have each chapter mapped out - what will happen and when - but I really can't find time to write them outside of my personal life. 
          
          I apologise for the delay, and I hope you all will stay excited for Mahou's journey.

Hey everyone!
          
          Surprise update—this time it isn’t a new chapter, but something I’ve been meaning to share for a while: a proper Prologue. Since we’re already fifteen chapters in, you’ve all gotten to know Murasaki in the present, but this piece goes back to where it really began—her first days in Naruhata, and how Hiroshi became the unlikely guardian who gave her a home.
          
          I wanted to give more weight to her backstory, not as an info dump, but as a lived moment that shows how she and Hiroshi found each other, and why she carries so much of what she does into the main story. Think of it as a missing puzzle piece that was always in the background.
          
          This prologue won’t change the flow of the story you’ve been following—it just adds another layer to Murasaki’s past, and hopefully makes her choices in the main chapters hit a little harder.
          
          Thank you for sticking with me through fifteen chapters already—it means more than I can put into words. I hope this prologue gives you a deeper connection to Murasaki, Hiroshi, and the world they’re surviving in.
          
          Enjoy, and as always, let me know what you think!
          
          Link to the Prologue: https://www.wattpad.com/1570760390-%F0%9D%9F%AC-%F0%9D%97%95%F0%9D%97%B2%F0%9D%97%B4%F0%9D%97%B6%F0%9D%97%BB%F0%9D%97%B6%F0%9D%97%BB%F0%9D%97%B4%F0%9D%98%80

Rather than rushing ahead with new chapters while these changes are still unfolding, I'm taking a bit of time to make sure The Zeal to Save becomes the best version of itself.
          
          Thank you again for your patience and support.
          This story means a lot to me, and I want to make sure I do it right.
          
          INSTEAD OF AUGUST 1ST, CHAPTER 15 WILL COME OUT ON SEPTEMBER 1ST
          
          — Addie 

 Author’s Note – Update on The Zeal to Save
          Hey everyone 
          
          Thank you so much for reading The Zeal to Save and supporting Murasaki’s journey so far. I wanted to share a quick update:
          
          I’m currently in the middle of what I’m calling a Polishing Phase for this story — not a full hiatus, but a focused effort to strengthen the earlier chapters and bring everything in line with how the story and characters have grown over time.
          
          This includes:
          
          Refining grammar and prose
          
          Adjusting pacing and thematic threads
          
          Evolving my writing style
          
          Updating small but important details, like Murasaki’s hero name and design (her face and art have changed too!)
          
          Rather than rushing ahead with new chapters while these changes are still unfolding, I’m taking a bit of time to make sure The Zeal to Save becomes the best version of itself.
          
           If you’ve read previous chapters, you might notice small edits or new additions.
           I’m also posting updated artwork, excerpts, and character content on Tumblr and Instagram during this time — feel free to check those out if you want more behind-the-scenes glimpses.
          
          Thank you again for your patience and support.
          This story means a lot to me, and I want to make sure I do it right.
          
          INSTEAD OF AUGUST 1ST, CHAPTER 15 WILL COME OUT ON AUGUST 10TH
          
          — Addie 

Hi, everyone! I've been trying to come up with a new Hero Name for Murasaki
          
          Also, I'd really appreciate it if you guys voted for the chapters. It lets me know if what I write is to your liking :)

Hi everyone, I'm actually planning to change Murasaki's face into a more MHA style. What do you guys think?

Hey, guys, I just added clear content warnings to the book. I had hinted on the warning in the introduction, but I think it's better to be clear about them.

Hey guys! I swear I'm not dead! Just got done with college, and I'm finally free! After months, Chapter 13, "The Weight Beneath the Quiet," is out! I'm so proud of how Murasaki's character arc is going. I hope you like it too!
          
          Do vote for the chapters and comment your favourite part!

Wait what exactly are Murasaki’s powers?

Hello, everyone! After a long wait, Chapter 11 "Looking Into Your Past" is out! Be sure to check it out asap! I'll add some art later on.
          
          I apologise for taking so much of time to write just a single chapter. I was busy trying to up my social media presence. Also, I just made a new cover for the book! 
          
          Do vote for the chapters and comment your favourite part!