To anyone who happens to read this, I just wanted to leave this here because there doesn't seem to be any other place where I can say it.
This username isn't my real name. It's a pseudonym.
Not because I'm ashamed of writing but because I don't really know how my father would react if he found out I spend my free time writing novels online.
I work in our family's construction corporation, and most of my days revolve around meetings, projects, procurement, site coordination, and responsibilities that come with the business. Writing exists in a very different world from that.
The funny thing is...writing has always been a part of me.
From junior high all the way through college, I was a consistent member of our school publication. I've written articles of prominent figures, feature stories, editorials, and pieces that allowed me to tell stories long before I ever thought of writing fiction. In a way, I've never really stopped being a writer. Life simply led me down a different career path.
My father loves me, and I'm grateful for everything he's built for our family. This isn't about fear or resentment. I just don't know if he'd understand why, after long days at work, I choose to spend my evenings creating fictional worlds instead of simply resting. Maybe one day he will. Maybe one day I'll tell him.
Until then, this little corner of the internet is where I get to be both versions of myself. The one who helps build structures during the day, and the one who builds stories at night.
So if you've ever wondered why I use a pen name, this is why.
Thank you for reading my stories, supporting this dream, and allowing this username to exist. It means more to me than you'll ever know. ♡
