hourlyoongi

Hi everyone! 
          	
          	I want to admit I started CETB as silly little drafts for myself — a way to put complicated feelings on a page. I never wrote it to be “big,” I wrote it because these emotions deserved to exist in words.  
          	
          	I used to see other authors making announcements like this and never imagined I’d be in the same position — or that my writing would ever reach enough people for something like this to even become an issue.
          	
          	I was just a reader for so long (and still am), so having to write something like this feels… surreal and honestly a little uncomfortable.
          	
          	But lately, I’ve noticed things that feel… wrong.
          	
          	Certain themes, scenes, events — even the names of my characters and their personalities — are suddenly appearing in other people’s works in ways that are a little too similar to be coincidence. And honestly, it feels insulting.
          	
          	I need to make this very clear:
          	
          	I do not give permission for translations of my work.
          	I do not accept plagiarism.
          	And I absolutely DO NOT allow people to copy my writing, characters, or ideas.
          	
          	I’m not here to “name and shame” anyone — and I won’t, UNLESS this continues. But I am asking respectfully: please remove any content that has copied or heavily borrowed from my writing.
          	
          	If it doesn’t stop, I will take further action (including a DMCA claim), which I genuinely hope to avoid.
          	
          	Thank you to everyone who has read CETB genuinely and respectfully. I appreciate you more than you know <3 
          	
          	-mai

nikirikidikianddawn_

@hourlyoongi  thank you so much for understanding! i will absolutely refrain from making anymore comments like that, especially seeing how it might also affect the author (you). i will still continue to support the book while thinking about my decisions and expressions of emotions or feelings. thank you, and sorry again. :)
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hourlyoongi

@nikirikidikianddawn_ 
          	  
          	  hi love, thank you for reaching out. 
          	  you can absolutely continue reading the book, that’s fine. I do want to gently say that some of your previous comments came across as quite rude and a bit hateful, even if that wasn’t your intention. I genuinely don’t mind people sharing their thoughts or opinions — I actually really appreciate engagement — but at some point I had to respond and say that if something isn’t your cup of tea, it’s okay not to continue reading. I’m glad you’re enjoying the story, and you’re welcome to keep reading as long as we keep things respectful. Thank you for apologising, and thank you for supporting the book. I do hope from now on you will hold back from making more comments like that as it is really demotivating on my end to have to read them.
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nikirikidikianddawn_

@hourlyoongi hello! I was in the middle of reading your book when i think u blocked me NOW HEAR ME OUT!!! please i am ACTUALLY begging you. i LOVE your book so far, im reading it at 2 am and haven't been able to stop. I understand some (or maybe a lot) of my comments may have come off like hate, but i really love your book. when i wasnt able to read the next chapter, my heart literally dropped. I swear to you, im not a mean person, your writing is amazing, and i would give anything to continue reading your book. i won't continue to write comments, and i won't even continue reading it unless you give me permission. i love the book, and i love you as a writer. I actually admire you because i cannot believe the plot. i just want to apologize. and im willing to beg on my hands and knees to finish reading it. i am not a hater, i am in love with this story. if i don't finish it i might bawl, but even then, if you do not wish for me to continue reading it, i will respect that. I apologize, author.
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sammm12234

Hy baby❤️,How are you?
          I miss you so much these days, I hope you're well and that everything is going well, I love you infinitely❤️

sammm12234

@hourlyoongi Hi my love❤️Thank you so much for the beautiful words you wrote to me, I was moved, Happy New Year to you too darling and sorry for the delay obviously the same goes for you I hope you will have a wonderful year and that all your dreams come true, I'm really happy that you are having a great holiday, everything is fine darling thank you so much I was with my family too and I had fun and ate a lot, but you're welcome my darling really for you this and more you know, I love you infinitely and I send you lots of kisses and hugs, how beautiful darling I'm excited for the next chapter I can't wait❤️
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hourlyoongi

@sammm12234 belated merry Christmas to you too, plus happy new year!!!! I hope this new year is nothing short of happiness, success and good energy for you <33 ive been spending time with family and friends and yes i am having fun, how about you?? i love you so much and thank you for always supporting me, a new chapter will be out soon this week❤️❤️
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sammm12234

hello my love❤️I'm really happy you're well, but you're welcome, in fact, for you this and more, I'm all well darling, thank you, I wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas, sorry for the delay, how are you spending these holidays? Are you having fun and relaxing? I love you infinitely, you know, and I can't wait to read the next chapter of the story when you publish it, I'm sure it will be beautiful❤️
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babyynaei

Heyy js wanted to see I read the whole book in just a day and I freaking love it sooo much , you’re an amazing writer and love love your story but im wondering is that the end of the story and would you also make another book/story cause I freaking love your mind <33 :)

hourlyoongi

hi my love, first of all, thank you SO much for giving my book a chance, it means the absolute world to me. and no dont worry, this is nowhere NEAR the end of the story, im just taking a break atm so im not sure when ill update next. also!! another book?? im SO flattered, perhaps once im done with cetb i could consider another one if im still passionate enough to write by then ahaha. but thank you so much once again, your support and love means everything to me <33 :)
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