dagreatreader

I don't wanna hype Forward since I have been failing to update more than I wish I could've (I blame adult responsibilities and endless commitments for this)
          	
          	BUTTTTTT I have written something, like a working draft in the farrrr future of the book (well not that far, but Bad era kinda far). 
          	
          	And if we consider my overactive imagination in the mix, all I can say, without spoiling anything, is that I am on the floor. Melting in the feels.
          	
          	And maybe despair on the reality as to why didn't this happen in real life T_T
          	
          	Clue: It has something to do with the song "Loving You (Original Version)"
          	
          	PS: I am so sorry! I have no one to share this excitement with T_T AHHH I hope y'all like it! <3

2000watts8ohms

@dagreatreader I honestly blame the adult responsibility because you cannot drop 10 chap like you used to I'm so deprived to be able to read allat lmaooo butttt I'm always excited to read your ideassss
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AshleyGryffindor

@dagreatreader 
          	  
          	  EEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (Can you tell how happy I am for you?)
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Sd5970

@dagreatreader Micheal still becomes part of the J5 and is still the leader. See, the J5 was just the Jackson 4: aka Jackie. Jermaine, Tito and Marlon. But after Marlon has MJ to look after, Joe takes MJ and trains him to be the new leader of the team, leaving Jermaine slightly bitter about letting a kid in the group but Joe shuts him up and Jermaine says no more about that.. As for ex girlfriend, she only is out for Marlon’s money and nothing else; she says all that lovey dovey stuff in court when she doesn’t mean it and wants all of Marlon’s money. She is doing this out of her own greed; not by love. Because in her words ‘Love is a vat of stupidity that I’m not interested in. Keep the kid; I don’t want that responsibility of a child weighing me down.
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hqnhbn

hey! i saw that you’re a great fan of MJ.🥹 i just wanted to ask if you know “shellbooks”? she wrote a MJ fanfiction too and i can’t seem to find the story here. i’ve been looking for that book for monthsss. TYIA!

hqnhbn

@dagreatreader righttt?! they were so good. i love the plot so much. (i’m starting to read yours to ^^) although i can’t seem to find it anywhere. i wish i knew her so i could just contact her and ask for a copy, i’m so desperate.🥲
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dagreatreader

@hqnhbn wait wait wait! I think I remember her work! Jackson and its sequel Michael! OHHHH I LOVE THOSE BOOKS! THOSE WERE ONE OF MY FAVORITES! 😭😭
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hqnhbn

yes yes! i read somewhere in reddit that she plagiarized a book? i just wanna read the damn story😭
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beinghazelh

Hey gurll, I just wanna say first that your story's amazing and it gives me a warm feeling so I keep coming back for it🤎 im usually a silent reader and I dont post comments apart from leaving likes but I just wanted to let you know that I saw an ff on ao3 with the name The Future He Never Knew and the premise as well as the story is the exact same as yours😬 
          Theres only 10 chapters that are published (out of 80) and literally the story is starting out just like yours— the FL is a lawyer, MJ is hurtled into the future and FL is helping him adjust, etc.. 
          I realised it a few chapters in but I gave it some time incase the author might change the story or have something different but now its too similar for me to sit quietly😭 
          
          I just thought youd like to reach out to the author and see if theyre copying your story. Their username is Pinkpunkbabe. 
          
          (In case that story's author is reading this comment, Im so sorry but I cant stand by and do nothing when possible plagiarism might be taking place😭)

beinghazelh

@beinghazelh Exactlyyyy !! You penned it out better than I could😅 I read all those scenarios and I just couldn't stop thinking about your ff. 
            Gawdd yea I hope they aint just copying it😭
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dagreatreader

@beinghazelh And also, they're also copying from that other time travelling fanfic of MJ. I forgot the title but the part where Michael wants to go to Katherine but the FL tells them not to because of the effect of that. So yep, they aren't just copying from mine, they're copying other people as well. 
            
            I would've been honored if I influenced them. But copying one's work is a different thing from influencing.
            
            Again, thank you for informing me! I will be closely paying attention to that one from now on. 🧐
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dagreatreader

@beinghazelh first of all! Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I checked the story out and I have to say that while they wrote beautifully (honestly I was mesmerized by the way they wrote) I really can't deny the fact that the narrative or somewhat what is happening in the story is very similar to Forward. Now, I would've turned a blind eye to this since time travel is a concept that anyone can think of but the way the story flows, like what events the story is tackling, is very similar to mine. First of, the FL is a law student, I would've paased it as something like "any FL can be a lawyer coz it just makes sense for MJ" But the thing that's bugging me is that her side hustle is her being a graphic designer. 
            
            Bruh, idk about you but that is a major red flag. And also, them going to the mall after ordering a same day delivery clothes is one thing as well! 
            
            They could at least change the scenarios and the events.
            
            I'll observe how the story plays out first. I could be wrong (or I'm just hoping I'm wrong). I don't want to call them out. But if the next chapters would be something similar to what happened in the first part of Forward. Best be sure I will be there to comment on it.
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Chersito_pro

A MILLION VIEWS OMGGG 😭😭💗 I still remember when you had just uploaded chapter 40, LOOK AT YOU NOWWW!! Your writing is literally BEAUTIFUL, you deserve this sm!! CONGRATSSS 🫶🏻🫶🏻

dagreatreader

@Chersito_pro AWWWWW Thank youuuu. It makes me emotional that we have come a long wayyy 😭😭😭
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Worldofemeline

You’ve reached a million reads !!!!!!!! You deserve it so much; your story is pure gold, it’s a real gem 🥹🥹🥹 Personally, I’m reading it for the second time 🥹🥹🥹🥹

Worldofemeline

@dagreatreader Oh no, I certainly wouldn't get tired of it; your talent is immense, thank you for this story ❤️
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dagreatreader

@Worldofemeline awwwwwww i hope you won't get tired of rereading 😭😭
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FaithWeinberg

I have this thought, and will you please answer it? You know the song Janet makes, ‘Scream’? Will Janet put Raya into the video? You know for, women’s rights and all that. All to just give a warning to people who are trying to pressure the Jacksons.
          
          ‘Just stop pressuring me’ LOL😜

dagreatreader

@FaithWeinberg I actually haven't considersd that since i've been solely focusing on changing michael's fate. Other people's fate or influences, maybe we'll tackle it later on, depends on my memory if i actually remember it tho
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FaithWeinberg

Thank you for your thoughts. I have a few more questions please answer them. 
            
            1. Now my brother has been asking me this and it got me curious. He has been asking whether this Michael in your book will get to know that because of him he created K-pop, and whether he will know about the BTS tribute song Butter was for him.
            
            2. Will Michael know about the death of Prince Nelson’s only son, Amir, who died in 1996 six days after birth?
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dagreatreader

@FaithWeinberg I haven't really mapped out the story that far yet so we'll see!
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Worldofemeline

Where are you???? I want to read your next chapter 😭😭😭😭

Worldofemeline

@dagreatreader OMG, I know what I'm doing tonight, thanks so much ! 😍😍😍😍
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appleheadp

Hey, how are u?
          I have been reading Forward and Michael always talking about building his fortress, his empire with Raya and etc. Kevin Dorsey and Lavelle Smith recently came to Brazil and gave an interview in which they said Michael owned 19% of Disney at the time; I don't know how accurate that is, but I thought you'd find it interesting. Jaafar recently mentioned that he owned thousands of country songs and even the song "Happy Birthday"—not to mention all the other facts we already know. I'm loving the fanfic; it's been a highlight of my vacation—thank you!

dagreatreader

@appleheadp oooooh i will look into thisssss. this feels like an opportunity to make michael and raya way more rich than what i have set up! Hell yeah!
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