September arrived with the crispness of new beginnings and the weight of second chances. Marcus stood outside the art therapy building on the first day of fall semester, watching students stream past with backpacks and coffee cups and the casual confidence of people whose futures weren't conditional on demonstrated stability.
You don't belong here anymore, Lily whispered. She'd been more active lately, her voice strengthening as Marcus's stress increased. They all know what happened. They'll be watching, waiting for you to fail.
My goal behind receiving fan support is not just financial — though of course that helps me continue writing without as much worry about practical limitations — but also emotional and creative. Writing can sometimes feel like a lonely pursuit, and fan support, whether it comes in the form of kind words, sharing my work, or even monetary contributions, tells me that what I create resonates with people. That support allows me to grow, to take risks in my writing, and to give more back to the community that believes in me. In simple terms: fan support keeps the cycle alive. I give my stories and my heart through words, and the encouragement I receive in return becomes the fuel that helps me keep going. Ultimately, my goal is not just to ‘receive,’ but to build a relationship. I want readers to feel that they are part of the journey — that when they support me, they aren’t just helping me write another chapter, they’re shaping the existence of the story itself.
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