i have been in a reading slump FOR OVER A YEAR. feeling depressed and empty, i hop on wattpad. what do i see? an enticing book called "indomitable." it's not my usual cup of tea, but considering how empty i was feeling, i couldn't be too picky. i read the first chapter...ADDICTED. i polish it off in 2 hours. reading slump? OVER. depression? GONE. giddy and feeling excited, i instantly go to open the sequel. check the info. it's... ongoing. i get frantic. all hope leaves my body and i'm overcome with dread and grief. last updated November 6, 2019. eleven chapters. i go to the conversation page. last update was 2022. i cannot stop the flow of tears as my phone falls from my hands and drops to the floor. what i felt was akin to just losing a close relative. i pick up my phone, and hopelessly try find author's social media, but to no avail. i weep as i type this out, knowing that this series has come to an unexpected close. i feel selfish writing this, i know you have your own personal life and are in the midst of all the important stuff and haven't had time for updates, and i'd like to apologise. i hope this message reaches you somehow and you feel at least a tiny bit motivated and realise what beautiful pieces of writing you have made and see just how many people enjoyed them and are really emotional to see no new updates in a while. i hope you're doing okay. :)