Captain Harlock

Good evening, my fellow pirates. I know it’s late, and I apologize, but I need to run something by you, and I honestly want your take on a… delicate situation.  I know some people frown on personal drama and all that, but I don’t know how to go about something. So I’m just gonna let it out: how do you cut someone off from your life while also being respectful about it? I know as your captain, I shouldn’t be burdening you with this, but I don’t know what to do. Someone I thought I looked up to is no longer that person, and I feel like they’re just dragging me down to their level intentionally. How would you go about it? Would you just say you’re done and over it, or do something different? What would you do in this situation?

My fellow Pirates… another year has come, and the previous has been put to rest. Let’s all raise a glass to celebrate the start of another year. To newcomers who have joined our band of tale lovers. To those who have fallen to Davy Jones, may their souls rest in peace. But most importantly, to our brave soldiers who fight to end a tyranny in the name of freedom. TO THE NEW YEAR!!!

My fellow pirates… this day marks another year of gifts, presents, and maybe some spiked eggnog wherever you may enjoy. So I say to you, may your days be merry, your fires warm, your hatches battened down. Here’s to hoping that 2025 isn’t a complete mess like the last couple of years have been. Until next time, this is Captain Harlock, release the dark matter.

Good morning, my fellow pirates. Sooo, I have a bit of an interesting question for you all. My question: for my Destiny X RWBY story, what do you think the Hive-Grimm should be named? I’m open to suggestions, and I will pick whatever I think would fit best.

My fellow pirates… my brothers and sisters of the seas… we enter yet another time of giving and receiving. Though we gain more crew by the day, I know there are even more who Davy Jones takes when their times are up. I pray and hope that every one of you has a merry Christmas, and prep your rum for the next year. Here’s to hoping that next year will be even better than the last. Until then… this is Captain Harlock… release the dark matter.

Greetings, my fellow pirates. It’s been seven years since I first joined Wattpad, 5 since I first started writing. I apologize for my… lack of new entries of my tales. Lately… my seas have become choppy, and unsteady. The clouds overhead have left me uneasy. I know that is no excuse. And for that, I am sorry. I know how anxious the crew gets without a captain giving direction or hearing from him/her. Lately, I’ve been reading other tales, hoping to get some inspiration for mine, but… I haven’t. I have so many stories that need some work, but I just… can’t. I know, “What good is a story if there’s nothing left to add to it?” I don’t know if I should keep writing, I don’t know if I shouldn’t, I don’t know. My fellow pirates… I’m lost. In the beginning, I had so much inspiration, and I loved writing stories. But now… I just feel like a shell of what I once used to be. I’m sorry. I’ll still be here if you have any questions for me. My quarters are always open if I’m needed. Until then… this is Captain Harlock… remain on standby.

Greetings, my fellow pirates.  It has come to my attention that Wattpad has decided to… be a bit of a… what’s the word… dirtbag? Because apparently, it is saying that I need to update my stories in order to maintain the “algorithm?” Or otherwise, mark it as “complete.” Now some of my fellow authors misinterpreted this as “mark as complete, update the said story, or risk the stories of being deleted.” This is not the case. Wattpad has basically developed a Karen function, and messaged all authors — at least some of the ones I read from — to do this to maintain their stories for their algorithms. Me personally?? I don’t care about that. My stories are just that: stories for people to enjoy for their own leisure. I will update my stories when I’m able to, not because an app told me to. Now I will admit that I might have something in the works for some stories. You will just have to wait and see what will be posted on the bounty boards, lads and lassies. And when that day comes, I’ll be expecting ye all in the tavern to lend an ear for the tales I have. So plunder the tales of the cyber seas, raise the spirits of the down trodden in some commentaries, and maybe share a drink with your dear captain. But until then… this is Captain Harlock… release the dark matter.

My fellow pirates… I have returned. In case my last update wasn’t evident enough. I know these times have been troubling for some due to my absence, and even more so for me. But rest easy, my dear crew. Your fearless leader has returned. May not update as much due to job hunting being all the rage, but I will still be here. I hope my crew has been doing well. I need you lads and lassies in ship shape for raiding these raging seas of amazing tales. That said… batten down the hatches, unfurl the mainsails!! This is your captain… release the dark matter!!

My fellow pirates… this day… I will not lie. I have lost my job. I’m shattered from this… actually, shattered can’t even compare to my mental state right now. While this would normally be considered a time to catch up on my writing, I’m also unable to because of my state of being. I made a big mistake at my workplace… and I have to pay because of it. My fellow pirates… my friends, I confess that I’m not always honest… but I am honest to those that I trust, and I trust you guys and girls, or whoever reads my stories. So… it pains me to say that I’m taking a leave of absence from my ship. Just long enough to get my bearings back, get a new job, and focus on myself for a while. I’ll see if I can get a new chapter out somewhere, but no promises. Until then… this is Captain Harlock… bringing the ship into port.

Greetings, my fellow pirates… I know it’s early in the morning for some… for me, it’s 02:11 CST when I started this. It’s come to my attention that some of my… works aren’t up to snuff on certain things, like “I don’t like how this turned out,” or “why can’t we get X, Y or Z?” Well, I want to extend an apology if my works aren’t to your likings. Truly, I do. It’s from that critique that I learn about my readers. If I lose someone’s interest, I’m sure others will gain it. If something isn’t their cup of coffee so to say, I make tweaks based on suggestions or other things I find in the comments. And to those that just don’t like my stories… find something else instead of wasting a few words. If you don’t like it, move on to a different story. I write my stories for myself. If a few people like them, all the power to them. If some don’t, move to another story. I’m fine with it either way. Okay… rant over. Serious note, thank you readers for checking out my stories, even though some I would probably consider trash. That said… this is Captain Harlock… turning in for the night.