Dear Characters!

Ellalah — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:22:43 -0500

There's a 'Dear Characters' thread over in the NaNo Ate My Soul forum, but what about one for those of us who are having things go pretty nicely thus far? I'd like to thank a few of my characters for being amazing, and apologize for all the crap I'm going to throw at them and for taking things so well. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would like to thank them. So here we are. Leave some letters to your characters. I'll start. Dear Amelia, To be honest, you're kind of dull. I'm not saying that's a bad thing though, I actually really like you. I like the way you react in a crisis. Or, rather, don't react. You take everything as it is and you don't really seem to worried about what's coming next, or even what's happening now. You solve the problems you're presented with the best way you know how and it seems to work. Thanks! Ella Dear Katherine, I just wanted to apologize for all the crap I've put you through. You're an amazing person, and I think that's why I keep throwing things at you. But you deal with it all so well. I mean, you lost your daughter, and that's more than most people can take, but you got through it and you've been doing so well. And then I took James from you in such a terrible way, but you got through that too. I know its gonna be hard for you, when I bring him back, and it will be hard for me, too. But you're strong and I know you can get through this. Love, Ella Dear James, I feel like I've hit you pretty hard, as well. I took your daughter from you, and then I forced you to leave your wife and work for the people responsible for your daughter's death. I don't know how you make it thorough every day, when you could so easily just blow them all up. But then, I guess you're getting revenge in your own way, aren't you? I'm sorry, for everything I've done to you. You know I love you, right? That's why I'm doing this to you. Love, Ella (Sorry for any typos, my A key keeps sticking.)

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Mnemophage — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:53:31 -0500

This is a good idea! I love my mains this year, and I intend to give them way too much horror. This is for you, loves. Dear Linda, You. You are the nuanced, inhuman, important, brilliant centerpiece of this novel. You're the kind of memorable character that makes people think back on the text years later; the kind of person people see themselves in, and then wonder if that means they're crazy. You've turned a mindless everyone-dies horror novel into something more, into something people recognize and relate with. You are the perfect survivor. Thank you so much, not just for having a broken soul and no friends, but for somehow making that an enviable position. Dear Josh, Without you present to kick down doors, run very fast and shoot at things that bullets clearly have no effect on, there would be absolutely no way to move my plot forward. There would just be three people sitting in a room, calmly waiting for the apocalypse to end, and you will have none of that. You have a goal, a pistol, a sex addiction, a missing car, and a reason to press blindly forward through the kind of dangers that make sane men never leave the house. If Linda represents the mindset needed to survive the coming trials, you have the mindset necessary to overcome them. Dear Zain and Annika, You two are the cutest cutes to ever cute. You have that kind of blind, overpowering love for each other than people crave, love like a kind of insanity. Your rampant teenage hormones are something every reader can remember and, in a way, long for - which just makes the inevitable tragedy that much more poignant. Somehow, even Zain's depression is adorable. I'm sorry for using your impending loss as a red herring factory, but enjoy those few intoxicating chapters I'm giving you. You two are true lovers. Not everyone has that. Dear Lynn, Everett and the rest of the Courthouse Six, You're here! It's good to meet you, all of you! Glad you guys finally decided to show up. Lynn, you make sure to keep close to your daddy - you have no idea what that man risked to keep you happy.

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crazypoet — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:06:09 -0500

I absolutely love this! Dear Riley, I know having two first names as a first and last name is annoying and confusing, especially when calling role, but you pull it off so well! You own that name! I also know you don't really like the company of other people, so I applaud you for breaking out of your confort zone and making friends, even if they are a little out there. I appreciate your non-traditional beauty, and your very non-religious beliefs. Most of all, thank you for being an introvert. Your the best MC ever! Love, Brianna Dear Terra, I know its hard being the most popular girl in school. And I know its hard to be willing to do anything to take it all away. But you're blessed with the burden, and you handle it with such grace. I have to thank you for all of your thought provoking questions, and for being a friend to Riley when she's so clearly different from your "type". And yes, I know it's hard dealing with cancer without anyone besides your family knowing you have it. Thank you for being brave enough to deny the treatment and die quietly and peacefully. Love, Brianna Dear Nikki, I just want you to know that I love that you hate everyone. In fact, I completely understand. You and I are very similar in that way, actually. I love you even more for hating Terra more than anyone else. I know you feel tons of shame when you find out she's dead and you were nothing but rude to her, but someone has to do it. You're the perfect girl for the job. I appreciate your snark, sarcasm, and cleverness, and I wouldn't trade you for anyone in the world. Love, Brianna. Dear Damien, You are the jerk who cheated on his girlfriend. And you know what? You are great for that. You made Terra realize that when it comes down to it, the labels aren't whats going to stick with you when your ten feet under. If it weren't for your sleazeburgerness Terra and Riley would have never met. And then where would we be? Thanks for everything, Brianna

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ScreechTheMighty — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:56:21 -0500

Dear John: I know the book hasn't started yet, but... I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Dear Xavier: When did you get so important to the plot? I didn't think you'd show up so many times. WHAT ARE YOU PLOTTING XAVIER. Dear Matthias: Dude, you're letting your brother steal the show. I haven't even started writing, but you're giving up. You're the MC's guardian angel. Why are you not around more?! Sincerely, Me

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finchgeam — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:46:25 -0500

Dear Lola, You really couldn't leave the spotlight to others ... how is it that you managed to make me not only bump you up to MC status, but you also made me completly rewrite everything ... I mean I know this wasn't a story I made for NaNoWriMo, but still I was already 11.000 words in ... I guess it's your girlish, hardboiled, lolita-fashionistic charm that must've pushed me over the edge, I still find it funny, you had one line of dialog and were supposed to be the first one to die, man. Sincerely, Me Dear Oz, Hi ... I must say that you are also quite tricky ... not as tricky as Lola, but still tricky. I get the fact that you're gender neutral .. I even invented a pronoun for you ... but one small thing ... you're quite the show stealer aren't you ... I mean this thing is supposed to be about Tabby ... in the year 2030 ... but no I had to spend 3 hours trying to revise your canon and Lola's canon in order to make a short story where you guys are partners ... You're lucky I like you. Sincerely, Me Dear Tabby, Watch out for Oz Sincerely, Me

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Almira Torralba — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:11:27 -0500

I need this! Dear Darren, Alright, I'm giving in. You ARE the narrator for this year's NaNo. Now will you please, please tell me a little more of how you fit in the story, what your part in some people's lives is---and tell me less about your twisted love life? Dear Marce, I am so sorry for what happened to you this year. I mean, we knew it was going to happen right? You don't have to tell me the details---I just want to know how you recovered. Dear Emil, I know your main concern is getting Marce on the road to recovery, but I want to know other aspects of your life besides your occasional cases, your wife, and your son. I want to hear of your teaching career, man.

GlassXRose — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:09:34 -0500

XD I love this! Dear Katie, I apologize for the rest of the gang. You have to understand...they can't stand you. It's nothing personal, really. To them, you're just a little dumb. But they have their reasons for wanting you to join them, and you just have to accept that. Stop asking questions. I'm sorry about your dog. I really, really am. I didn't/don't want Bennie to die. I ADORE Bennie! But it has/had to be done. And I'm so so so so so SO sorry! Dear Elinor, Thank you for your patience through this whole thing. I know we're only 1/6th of the way through, but I thank you for sticking with me... for the most part. But I understand how frustrating it can get. Just remember that I am the author. Without me, your story would NEVER get told. Please and thank you. Dear Tanya, You're amazing. But you already knew that. Dear Darren, Thanks. Dear Corinne, Sorry I keep mis-spelling your name. Dear Jeremy, Sorry you're so lame. But it was meant to be. Dear Mark and Cindy, I love you two, but at the same time, you're dying for a good reason. Shame on you. Dear Lori, Sorry I keep forgetting about you. Dear Miranda, Thanks for not being so fussy. Dear Anthony, Again. Thanks for not being so fussy and geting all upset with me. Dear Bennie, I love you, Boy!

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MoonPuppy1316 — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:02:23 -0500

Dear Gavin, I am so sorry I picked you to be my lost little puppet boy, even sorrier for what I made your brother do to you. Thank you so much for going with it anyway and rolling with the blows. Dear Roland, Once I start writing I know I'll love you more than your brother. You absolutely never shut up (I say this with love). It makes things interesting and sort of humorous. Thank you for being a hot head :P Dear Gemma, I'M SORRY. You've been such a good, behaved girl.. And then I just had to make you first. Sorry 'bout that. Dear Sebastian, You make me laugh. I'd watch for Stratsi though... I think she wants to eat your soul o-o. Stay away from Melody, I know Sam wouldn't mind knocking you through the park for it. Dear Jasmine, You've put up with this entire pack of lunatics without even getting irritated. For that you are a saint and I hope you make it out of this alive. I love ya girl! Love, Me

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Eonism — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:55:56 -0500

Dear Casey, I apologize for the sheer amount of crap you've had to put up with. Like the dead mom, and the distant stepmother, and the father that deserved to get knifed in the kitchen? That was my bad. But just remember, you're still my favorite -- even though you probably want to prison-shank me. Dear Joel, Your mom means well. I swear. Just let her pay for your house, bro. It'll work out in the end. Dear Mariska, Shine on, you crazy diamond. Dear Gemma, I'm....really sorry. Here, have a puppy. Dear Karl, Oh, Karl. Karl Karl Karl. You just keep being you, okay? You half-crazed German exorcist, you. Dear Liza, I both fear and respect you. Hopefully I'll be able to do more with you in the future.

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mariah125 — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:36:53 -0500

Dear Ettie, I really wish I could interfere and point out that you're being manipulated. You don't deserve what you're going through. Alas, that would spoil the plot. Dear Jone, You, sir, are a jerk. It's my personal mission to form you into a decent person by the end of the novel. Please don't help me with that, however; I want it to happen naturally. I want you to struggle. Dear Bethany, Be nice to Ettie. She'll help you out in a later book. Also, don't worry too much about babies. Your time will come. Dear Natalia, Marry me, love.

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yellowpidgeon — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:06:08 -0500

Dear Adelaide, Did I ever tell you how awesome you are? Sorry for all the crap I'm gonna put you through, but I know you can handle it. And I know you'll be able to get over Damian easily. Don't worry about him, he's just a weak minded idiot. Dear Damian, You are a weak minded idiot. Seriously, have some backbone. Hopefully I'll have grown to like you a little more by the time I kill you. Or your death will be my petty vengeance, rather than an important and emotional scene. Dear Gilbert, How did you even get into my story? You just went ahead and snuck in there with all your snarkery. Your going to end up making this story more funny than it's supposed to be, at least until I kill you. Sorry about that. I love you really. Dear Iona, I didn't like you because you were difficult to imagine, but integral to the plot. Then you suddenly grew a personality and an appearance and a backstory, and now you might be one of my favourites. And you dragged Lydia in with you, so I didn't even have to come up with a new character by myself. Thanks. Dear Nathan, You are, in a way, the narrator for this whole story, and yet I just do not know you. Who are you?

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yellowpidgeon — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:09:52 -0500

Huh, I guess my feelings on my characters are actually pretty mixed. But they are mostly going well.

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ZeruZeru — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:31:50 -0500

Dear Matthew, Thank you for cooperating so well and thank you for finally deciding on a name! I really have high hopes for you. Don't worry, your life will get better eventually. Dear June, You're awesome. Just something you should know. Also bonus points to you for being the first character to pick a last name. Dear Claire, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry! I'll try to give you a happy ending, you deserve it after all the crap I'm putting you through. Dear Benjamin, Never stop being crazy. <3

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fornever — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:52:19 -0500

Dear Allain, do you know how awesome it is that, after having to kick you out of that other story, you're finally back? I mean, you kind of really changed character-wise, but hey, you're still great. Thanks for sticking with me. Also, I'm really really sorry for all the awful stuff I have to put you through, but, uh, you've got great friends and everyone in the City loves you? Also also, you're one of the very few people to have seen the Castle, so that's something, right? Love (and apologies, lots of them), Sarah Ps. In other news, if you decide to return to the big story-arc later on, fight for the good guys, please? Or, if you do fight alongside the baddies, don't get killed. You're way too awesome for that.

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psychicninja — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:20:19 -0500

Dear Michael, I need a heroic name for you. Actually. What sort of a name is 'Michael Reed' for a hero, anyway? We need to work this out, man. You and me. Interview with tea and a side of heroic, if that floats your boat. Dear Godwin, Your character has become so much more clear to me now that I am envisioning you as Neil Patrick Harris. Do we like you being more than just an overdramatic troll of a god figure? Yes. Yes, we do. Bravo, Godwin, you have substance! I also just remembered that I named you after a gym teacher. From South Africa. Go figure! Dear Ben, Boo. Dear Amaest, I'm sorry. I know you have little patience for pathetic weaklings and sniveling wibbly dramatic infants. so... I'm sorry. Considering you're traveling with Ben, you might just spontaneously explode from fury and badassery. Please try to avoid this. I'll need you if there's a sequel and for all the crackiness that goes on in this verse, I already intend to kill you twice and bring you back to life. Three times is just pushing it. Dear Ginger, Even if you manage to find your gravestone again, it won't do any good. It's either scratched up and graffiti'd, fallen into the hole that was left when you tunneled out of your grave, or otherwise didn't have your name at all. Sorry. Love to you all, Me.

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psychicninja — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:23:08 -0500

Mmm, tasty jerk-characters-turning-into-decent-people. (3 <3

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amibrown17 — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:25:21 -0500

Dear Michael and Haley, I have no idea who you are... Dear Gabriel, I am kind of disappointed, three months ago when I was planning, I thought you were the coolest 14 year-old ever. It's three days until November(and Chris's birthday) and you've been in your room this whole time studying. Please come hang out with the others. Dear Chris, No doubt about it, you are freaking awesome, but let's not overshadow the future hero. Dear Kable, God knows I love you, but you don't talk much. Most of our test scenes have consisted of you taking orders, and giving short responses to the other characters. You have to show them how lively and sociable you are. I know you're chill and everything, but you can be excited about things sometimes. P.S. Stop bottling you're feelings. If you need and outlet Chris and Haven will always be there for you. Dear Nick, We haven't met yet, but we really should soon. Tell you what be ready for your interview soon. I need to expand on your profile and run a few test scenes before November. Dear Aliens, I'm going to need you to get some more exotic names and stop going on about your first visit to Earth and meeting the Queen of England. Steve is just not a good name for an alien living light-years away from Earth.

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geekgirlbk — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:03:28 -0500

I love this! Dear Lindsey, I can't wait to get in your head and see the world through your eyes. Thank you for being so tough. I know it's hard, but soon you'll get to be a badass. I promise. It's going to be awesome. Dear Johnny You are such a slut, but you have a heart of gold and I love you. You'll never know how sorry I am that you got dragged into all of this. Thanks for being there for Lindsey. Sorry about the thing. You'll know when it happens. Dear Tyler I'm sorry. None of this was your fault.

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Dairenna — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:08:10 -0500

Dear Rika, Sorry for making you fall in love with a woman that will never love you back. I know, I know, she's awesome (not really) but she just doesn't like you in that way. Maybe if you guys didn't destroy the Face Changer you could turn youself into something she could have liked? But you are awesome in all your cool-headed glory and your powers are steller even if you think they're a pain in the ass. Plus you can get dirt on most people without needing to read it in a top-secret file. That counts for something right? Dear Reeva, You're evil, Rika's a great guy...when he's not being so aloof, cool and emotionally distant. Cut him some slack though, he's a telepath and a former movie star who doesn't like his emotions getting in the way. Also, props on having the most awesome powers I've given anyone to date. Yeah, you'll abuse them for your own amusement but I would too. There's just too many possibilities with being able to manipulate matter the way you can. Dear Emidio, Yeah, sorry for the possible scenes I'm going to have where you're frozen or doused in water because you're a fire maniplator. And sorry that I took away your fame in being a best-selling novelist. I know how hard you worked for that. But hey, got to love being able to snap your fingers and burn down a building, right? Or making a tornado go into a different direction. Or cracking open the earth or making lightening strike someone. Uh, sorry you can't use them all at once and have to break for 10 seconds before you go into the next one. I love how you're going to count though:"Fire! Okay...1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10. Okay, Wind, crap should have used earth on that one. Has it been 10 seconds yet? No? Rika stop telling me to shut up so you can concentrate. EARTH!" Dear Garrick, Sorry for giving you the power to turn into liquid only to have you caught in a jar that you can't break out of. And sorry for making you fall in love with Rika. He's not gay. But you have to admit, having the ability to turn into water then sneaking into Rika's shower was pure genius. You're welcome. Oh and you're welcome on the funky ability to sneak into the smallest crack because of water vapor and finding yourself in Rika's room. You're a super-peeping tom and I love you for it. Dear all four of you, Sorry for ripping you from your successful lives and throwing you into a forced life of crime-fighting. I know you'll all learn to love it. Love to all, Renna

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Victoria Nonpraeda — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:17:07 -0500

Dear Uriel, Stop being such a tightass when you meet people. With your father's butler it just got you a pissy look; with this group it might get you killed. Yes, you're brilliant; yes, you have expertise in areas not many people do ... but don't flaunt it. Especially if you think Nunzia's pretty. Be your charming self I know you can be (and no, I am not putting Marietta in this novel!) Dear Charles, You so started as Raoul from Phantom of the Opera, but you don't get to be as cute or as innocent. You're kind of a douche, honestly. You'll be an interesting foil for Uriel. I'm glad you embraced your douchetasticness! Dear Carolina, If you don't talk to me soon, I'm going to take your original platonic relationship with Uriel and give it to Nunzia. Give me something, or you risk being upstaged by a seventeen year old chorus girl. And you'll die sooner in the plot than she will. Amiably, and with the greatest respect (please stop eating my brain cells until Halloween, I need them), -V

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finchgeam — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:08:10 -0500

Dear Tabby, Good job, you managed to become just as interesting as the other two* points at Lola & Oz* Congratulations Sincerely, Your Creator

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oazan — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:01:14 -0500

Dear Isaac, Thanks for doing what you were supposed to do, along with some things I wasn't ready for. It was an interesting surprise, what with you killing your girlfriend(s) and all. I knew you were going to do it the first time, but I got stuck there for a bit. It was a challenge, but you know what you did? You came along, told me that you were going to kill your second girlfriend, and that you were going to go even more crazy. It's amazing what you did. Sorry you had to die. Dear Laura and Asa, Well, I'm sorry for killing you off. But, Asa, you turned into such an interesting point in my story with your death! It was for the best, really. Really, you'll be okay. The name Laura suits you better anyway. Love, Your ever loving creator.

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integer1234 — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:07:46 -0500

Dear Henry, Even though you're not my view point character I feel like I should address you first. Every time I write you I'm struck by how much you come off as a delusional self-centered jerk, both to me and to the other characters. But you're a fun delusional self-centered jerk and part of my privilege as the writer is knowing what's underneath that and helping other characters see how fabulous you really are. Because you are fabulous, and kind and brave and charitable, even if you forget that sometimes. And also an attention whore. But we can't all be perfect. Dear Anna, I like your boyfriend better, even though you're the POV character. Sorry, it's not your fault; it's your job to be kind of boring. But I still love you, because you're straight-laced and hot-tempered and seem to exist solely for the purpose of facepalming when the rest of the mob does stupid stuff. Here's hoping you get a chance to be badass and show off how cool you really are. Dear Cormac, You're my favorite, but you knew that. You're the best source of snark I know, and every time I think about your emo little face it makes me smile. I'm sorry you tend to get the short end of the stick when it comes to backstories/mental health issues, but it's because I love you, I promise. You have the kind of ridiculous willpower and survival instinct that means I can put you in the most awful situations and you come out all right. So thanks for being the kind of character I can put in a situation of constant mind-rape for six months and who still comes out calling my MFC Pippi Longstocking. Dear Iris, Or should I say 'NaNovel Heroine from Last Year'. Everything I loved about you when I wrote about your zany adventures as a private investigator I still love now. I still love you and your awkwardness and your bookish obsessions. Never change. Dear Nicholas, You still creep me out, which I guess is your job. The fact that you show up in some form in practically everything I write makes me wonder if I have some sort of sibling complex I just haven't noticed. Your serial-rapist obsessive tendencies freak me out, but given that you're supposed to be a villain I think I'm fine with that. This doesn't mean you get out of dying at the end, though. That's definitely happening.

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almostalice — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:29:46 -0500

Dear Tannaz, Firstly, I'd just like to point out that I named you after one of my closest friends in the world. Well, not physically close, considering she's in Canada and I'm in Australia, but we know each other super well. You two don't have much in common, to be completely honest, because A) she's not a serial killer and B) she's not an all around bitch. Know that I love you, miss Tannaz, and your edgy, 'I don't give a damn' attitude that I wish I had the balls to have. Dear Blake, I love you. Honestly, I do. You are so adorable I just want to hug you. And I'm super sorry for putting you with someone like Tannaz. Dear Tyler, You are named and based off my ex boyfriend, part of the reason I killed you off in the first chapter. I killed you in a very brutal horrible way, because you know what? You deserved it, you lying, cheating pig. (PS- I'm not giving back your stuff) Love your epic creator, Kira xx

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MysteriousFlower — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:55:49 -0500

Dear Eve, I can see you in my head so clearly. You have been following me around for weeks and you have become so loud that I cannot wait to start writing to get you out and make you real. I know I have given you a lot of troubles to deal with and it must suck to feel the way you do and be haunted by your past but I promise I will try and make it better. Dear Kate, You are a bit of a hypocrite and being intelligent and clever and educated isn't going to change that. It is what I like about you. You know that you are and you don't hide it. I am happy you didnt forget where you came from but hiding who you are for the rest of your life isn't going to help you be happy.

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Epic Tale — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:49:17 -0500

Dear isolated C., I realize it's been a rocky year and a half, and yes, you've been punished rather more than you deserved. But guess what? All of the unfairness and drama were actually preparing you for the events of next month! I have every confidence that you'll come through a bigger, better person, and a much happier one to boot. Dear secretive B., You're awfully prim for someone sneaking out to go on a quest, aren't you? But I like that. Don't lose it! You should probably know now that C. is going to bring his snarky pants. This has nothing - well, very nearly nothing - to do with you. Feel free to snap back, the primmer the better, because he needs to get used to someone standing up to him. And I don't have to tell you, but of course, be kind.

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AnneVR — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:50:15 -0500

Dear Captain Torrington, I'm sorry that Ms. Fortesque will be lying, scheming, manipulating and endangering your ship and your men. You must understand, she does it to save the world. If you show her trust, she might trust you in return, and let you in on the plot - I still haven't decided on that, so stay alert. I hope you don't develop serious feelings for her, although, if you end up having to sacrifice yourself, it would make it more epic. And she is quite attractive, I do admit. If you're into mysterious women, that is. All in all, I hope you can come back in one piece, and not losing all of your sanity on the way. Remember, you're in the plot because you're a competent captain and a gentleman, so don't lose faith. Sincerely, Your Author. Dear Gwendolyn, If only your father had been here to guide you through what you must do. But, in a way, he is, since he's always with you in your heart. And you have the detailed journal he wrote. Your servant will be there for you, and you know his undying loyalty. You'll also pick up the Magus on the way, but watch out, because I'm not entirely sure yet if his motives are pure. Please go easy on the captain. He's young, and he only wants to do the right thing. Love, Your Author.

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allaroughdraft — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:53:30 -0500

Dear Lynn, Vince, Hunter, Diana and Emmanuel, Your big pile of mutual adoration is the most adorable thing in this plot, and I would like to hug you all. And then set you on each other for more hugs. Love, The author (not the in-story one) Dear Carter, Thank you for being kind of a fail author, so that I don't have to worry about writing above my level to write about your world. Love, The author

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Mungolian — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:22:34 -0500

Dear Cillian, I think it's somehow adorable that you're a space explorer who's afraid of space-walking and had to medicate himself in order to do it during training. Don't worry. Evander will comfort you when you're all shaken. Love, Your author.

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iamstalkingu — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:58:11 -0500

Dear Bat, Dove, Lyrebird, Mockinbyrd, Leabird, Sunbyrd, Starling, Thrush, Kinglet, Rockren, Flycatcher, Babbler, Swallow, Pipit, Finch, Berrypecker, Thrasher, Gabriel, Amora, Grace, Tearnos, Kitty, Cleoe, Griffin, Rebekkah, Torolf, Ray, Lilith, Sameul, Michal, Raephal, Eve, Adam, Little Red, Belle, Askr, Embla, Rapunzel, Wren, Lory, Malkin, Lucifer, Zev, Pride, Gluttony, Envy, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Temptest, and Lark, Thanks for letting me tell your story! But this doesn't mean I'll tell you where the Beyond is at. You'll either find it by yourself or you wont, and not even I can change that. The Other Creature Forest either likes you or it doesn't, and it hates you guys most of the time. Sorry. They have minds of their own, those dang trees. And vines. And selective plants. And, of course, the Fae aren't on your side either...hmm do you think they'll join the bad side becuase of that. Maybe you'll get the Berserkers to tell you where the Beyond's at. Maybe not. The berserkers only like Kitty and Dove and that's becuase they're Valkyries. I'm not exactly sure why they like them, but they do. The Author (P.S. Sorry if I forgot some of you and left you out. I love you too :D) Also, Bat: Just kiss the girl already.

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AnnEliseMonte — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:40:12 -0500

Dear Gwen, Thanks for breaking stereotypes, for not being a dumb cheerleader, for knowing when you need help and when you need to tell people to nick off. Thanks for taking to the Traveling Shovel of Death so well, and for being generally awesome. I'm sorry you had to be murdered, resurrected, chased by zombies, kidnapped and have an ancient evil implanted into your brain. I promise you get what you want in the end, and by that I mean you get to pash Caleb. At least three times. Dear Caleb, Thanks for making those cheerleader jokes and being a general pain in the butt for Gwen. I know you don't mean to make her mad; you just can't help yourself. I have a special treat for you if you get through your zombie-phobia and use your ice magic for something useful. Gwen does like you. You just need to show her you feel the same way. I promise. Dear Alistair, Thanks for being a mentor for Gwen and saving all my characters' butts, some before the story even began. I love your top hat. You look so great in my head. Thanks for looking out for my other characters when they're stumbling around, trying to find their feet. You really are the glue that holds them all together. Dear Rhona, Thanks for being Alistair's support and lover. He really appreciates you, as do all his students for helping them through some difficult times. Gwen's really warming up to you. By the way, I'm sorry I have a whole bunch of rocks fall on you just before the climax. I had to get you out of the way so Gwen could have her crowning moment of awesome. You'll be okay, I promise. Gwen and Alistair will come back for you. Dear Elizabeth, Thanks for being hilarious. Dear Dragan, Thanks for being a vengeful, evil person. Without you there would be no story. I'm sorry I have you dispatched by the Travelling Shovel of Death. Well, actually, I'm not. You deserved it, really. That's what you get for messing with Alistair's students. Dear Eleanor, Thanks for trying to be nice to Gwen, even though you're trying to possess her. Your moments of disgust when Gwen and Caleb have smoochy-time are quite funny, believe me. Consider yourself lucky Gwen had the will to not hurl herself off a cliff when she realized she was stuck with you. Dear Sara, Sorry Caleb doesn't love you, but you should no better than to mess with Gwen. Love (some of you), The Author.

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KaitW440 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:00:37 -0500

Dear Characters, All your bickering is driving me mad! I'll decide which story I want to write tomorrow, but in the mean time, please, stop fighting! You'll all get your moment in the sun, I promise, but please! Let a poor writer have one more night of rest before NaNo begins! With love, Your Writer

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AnnEliseMonte — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:30:16 -0500

I swear every time I post on this forum, I make a stupid typo.

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Dwinarnith — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:15:49 -0500

I love this thread!! Dear Iorwen, I love you girly but do me a favor and GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE GUTTER!!! I need you to make good choices too or you will discredit me. Also, do try to smile every once in a while... it won't kill you, promise. Dear Alastair, I think we both know what you've done was very stupid but necessary for the plot. I thank you for doing it; just, don't do it ever again. And please stop whining! You are very brave and I admire how much you are going through/ will go through but you will just have to be patient with me! Hear this now: "YOU WILL SEE HER AGAIN!" Got it? Good :) Dear Baz and Kilah, I'm sorry you're lonely, honey. I will throw in a surprise for you in the epilogue. Dear Neftili, I love you! I love you! I love you! Thank you for your foreshadowing talents! You're such a doll!!! Dear Ionan, I'm sorry I allowed Magroyal to hurt you and call you a worm. I am bigger than he is and I say you're NOT a worm, okay? =) Much love <3 to you! Dear Cissus, *SLAP*.... you had it coming. Dear Magroyal, Bad! I have nothing more to say to you. Dear Nin and the lost souls, Though your participation is brief, the story makes no sense without you! Thank you lovelies! <3 To all: I Love each of you (even Magroyal) and I thank you all for putting up with me. You may very well be the best group I have ever worked with so let's write a Novel!!! =D Love <3 She who dictates your life!

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finchgeam — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:33:13 -0500

Dear Benjamin, You are a funny, yet threatening villain ... you're kind of like someone mixed the Joker with Tim curry... hilarious. I like you ... keep up the good work

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J.E.Blackworth — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:30:31 -0500

Dear Lorenz, you are such a sexy minx I can't wait to write some filler sex scenes with you in them. Love, your author.

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Kate L — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:38:12 -0500

Dear Robert, I know the story hasn't even begun yet, but you have to remember not to chase the girl! You're supposed to hesitate and flounder. I've got to have a flawed man somewhere in this story to keep the Mary Sue/Polyanna score down. Rob, you've got to be that big brother archetype for her before she ever wants you in her life. Got it? And, no, stop bugging me about it! I have no idea if Helene will fall for the doctor, okay? Love Kate L

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Serena Darrin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:04:18 -0500

Dear Elric; Thank you! You've morphed from a vague idea into a nicely full-fleshed persona, even if you are a bit snarky in your own way (which I like, by the way, and keep it up). I know I wasn't keen on your vision with Zacharias at first, but now, I love it! Thank you! (And it explains why you are where you are. Thank you for that.) Also, I love the interplay between you and Robert. :) Thank you! Serena. - - - Dear Deryn: You're working out well. I wish you weren't quite so quiet, but I think I understand now. I know keeping everything together must be difficult, and thank you. You're actually relatively 'normal' and I'll try not to make you too boring. Wish me luck! Serena - - - Dear Robert. You haven't complained. Not once. Oh, you've complained to Elric (I love that scene, don't lose it), but you've never once ranted at your author or tried to re-write the story. You're generally happy with how things are. I love it. Thanks. Serena. - - - Dear Eric: You're an ass. I don't know quite how much play you're going to get yet but you're an annoying, insulting, self-centred ass, and I love it. I'm sorry I suggested changing your name earlier, now I'll just -have- to have a scene with you and Elric, for humour value. (and you two should be interesting in the same room anyway). Thanks. Serena - - - Dear Gwydeth: I know the only major scene you're in is the tournament so far, but thank you. It made -no- sense for Elric to be on the field with Rhiannon. You stepping in makes a lot of sense. I'll have to introduce you a bit before, but I think I can do that. Serena. - - - Dear Aewyn: Where did your angry streak come from? Wherever it came from, I like it. It makes you quite fierce; and it's very fitting considering your job. And if you want to rip things apart with magic later, I'm sure I can write a scene or two. Thanks, and I promise I'll change your stupid purple hat as soon as I can, alright? Serena.

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Siriah — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:54:12 -0500

Dear Zeng Harbourscourge, Thanks for being a 'good' dragon and developing a personality in time for your first appearance! Your overconfidence will eventually get you killed, but it looks like I'm really going to enjoy writing all your scenes. Love, The writer

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ChoKiba — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:53:12 -0500

Dear Jameson, Since when do you speak French? I'm not complaining, it's actually really cool, but it's one of those details that kind of popped out of nowhere. So I guess I should actually thank you for it. You made Veronique speechless in a good way unlike Douceline. Sincerely, The Author

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vivalalauren — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:05:10 -0500

Dear Nina, Hello. Thanks for creating yourself out of the blue there. I hope you plan to tell me what the hell kind of purpose you want to serve.

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Melrudin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:26:07 -0500

Dear Marina, I know you're traumatized and all. I'm sorry for having to get you exiled, but you need to suck it up and stop getting lost in your thoughts. I want to have ACTUAL PLOT happen. Stop trying to hijack the plot with your moping. You should just be happy I'm including as much of it as I am. I understand that you're distraught and I'll try to give you some time to deal with this.... but please let me continue the plot? Pretty please???

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KedaseDerragar — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:34:39 -0500

Dear Nero, Thanks for stepping up and being more than the weirdo I first had you pegged as. Going from being the butt of a lost-his -clothes joke to being awe-inspiring in less than a page is a pretty impressive feat, and my opening scene is all the better for it. -The Author Dear Grant, Thanks for letting me know you're Nero's best friend - I might have had to write you out otherwise, and that would have been sad for me, 'cause I think you're my favorite to write so far. Keep up the good snark. (P.S. - Why is your hair neon orange? Just curious.) -The Author

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Kat Fireblade — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:18:51 -0500

Dear Side Character, You are going to show up several more times, and currently you're so forgettable I have to keep scrolling back just to remember your NAME. Step it up, 'kay? Or I'll do terrible things to make you interesting. In exasperation, Your forgetful creator. Dear Saph, *blink blink* A child? REALLY? And you were a teen mum? Where in Hades right nut did THIS come from? (Not that I'm not loving it.) Much love, Your confused creator.

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Impignorate — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:53:00 -0500

Dear Winter, You're gonna die, and I'm cool with that. Love, Mared.

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HecticZ — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:19:46 -0500

Dear Christian, For God's sake man, why are you so cocky in first person? I trusted you that I would re-write that starting precious 800 words I had written for you, but you just don't get it mate. Why do you feel the need to break the 4th wall constantly and stop the story just because you forget the word you're looking for? And why must every serious moment be followed with you stating to the audience that you know you need a therapist. Love, A person who can't wait to switch POVs after three chapters. Dear Gloria, Y U No find Christian yet?

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writerbear — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:27:32 -0500

Dear L, I didn't plan you. I haven't even thought up a name for you. Yet when I started writing you popped up and now you won't go away, and your whole story arc seemed to fall into place like it was meant to be. You should be proud - you're the reason the MC becomes serious. While it might seem you only appeared in order to be killed, we know better. I'm still sorry about that, you know. You won't be forgotten.

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yoctophone — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:33:49 -0500

Dear unnamed patient who turns out to be a big fan of my injured MC, Congratulations. You just endeared yourself to me. Dear MC, If this fails because you decide to screw not only the hive mind but the whole novel, I'm going to turn the fox into my favorite member. And you will not stop me. Dear Mr. Ian Woon, When you and your "daughter" Rain show up, you two had better have personalities, okay?

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Bloody Mary Sue — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:21:55 -0500

Dear Richard, You are just crazy enough to provide so much padding that we just might win this thing. Your long, flowery metaphors make writing long, complicated sentances a great deal easier and look at us now. We've almost gotten to our goal. I'm sorry about your cousin...and your father...and your mother...and your wife...and basically your existance in general. But pull me through this thing and maybe I'll feel more for you when you die at the end. I apologize for that, but it's historical fiction. What am I supposed to do? Sincerely, The god of your world

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atrumsolsolis — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:54:06 -0500

Fun! Dear Natasha, I fell in love with you when I first read The Lower Depths, and now that you're mine, I'm having so much fun developing you even more than he did! But you need to be a little less emo sometimes. Just saying. You're supposed to be a fairly cheerful girl. You are not coming accross as such. <3 Carleigh Vassily, You're super fun to write. That is all. Go get your girl. I know you know you can! <3 Carleigh

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kat716 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:25:29 -0500

Dear Lussuria, Thank you for prancing gay-ly about, happily proclaiming that you've met a wonderful girl and making everyone question your flaming sexuality. Thanks for talking about how she cuddles in bed at the dinner table and making Squalo spit wine all over Levi. Especially thank you for singing "I kissed a girl" in the kitchen, making Bel and Fran too afraid to even ask. I knew this part was going to be fun to write, but you have outdone yourself.

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kat716 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:25:54 -0500

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fabalafae — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:29:48 -0500

Dear All Main Characters, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

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Mew Knightley — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:33:55 -0500

Dear Protagonist's Neighbor - Thanks for showing up from out of nowhere and creating more plot. You helped boost my word count, and you don't suck. Love, Me

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Aeoist — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:44:31 -0500

Dear Penny, Thank you for not being a Mary-Sue. I know we were both worried about that. And also, thank you for not throwing yourselves at the two main love interests. I know they're rakish and funloving as well as brooding and mysterious, but you've got a lot on your plate right now and you don't need to waffle back and forth between two men when an entire race is about to forcibly extinct. Dear Valentine, Thank you for being endearing and fun without veering off into goofiness. That is cheap and unattractive. Way to stay real. Dear Julian, Maybe you should try not being so serious all the time. It looks like Valentine may be winning the battle for your chick.

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ladyellie — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:54:17 -0500

Dear Em, Trout, and Nina, Thank you so much for letting things start with such a rush of words! I love you all, and I feel bad that one of you is going to have to die later on. :/ Love so much, the author

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Jasmine08 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:33:07 -0500

Dear Marc, You've been in my head for so long now and I'm so glad I finally get to write your story! And I'm so very sorry for what I'm about to put you through. You're gonna get angry at your friends later on but please know that they only did what they thought was best for you at the time. Dear Laura, You're not the narrator I first intended but now I realise you're the only narrator this story was meant to have. You're strong and independent but lady sometimes you need to get your act together okay? Ps. Marc loves you, he's just too bloody proud to admit it. Dear Graham, Graham, Graham, Graham...people don't give you enough credit for the things you do. You've sacrificed so much and your wounds have yet to heal but don't worry and don't lose faith. There's a silverlining out there I assure you. Your sincere author and creator, Jasmine

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Dairenna — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:01:42 -0500

I have a new one... Dear Rika, Why the heck aren't you falling for Reeva like you're supposed to? You're not supposed to be making fun of her, you're supposed to be swooning over her. Stop with the macho attitude and fall in love dang it. It's important to the story. Dear Garrick, Keep being perverted, I love it. Just don't convert Rika, that would be bad in this case. Love, Your creator.

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agreysky — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:29:14 -0500

Dear James, I had no idea you had two brothers. Although that helps a lot, and I'm pretty ashamed that I didn't think of that myself. Dear Emilie, I'm not supposed to hate you! You were the one with the personality to begin with, where did that go? You're really starting to bore me. Dear Audric, I love you. I love you a lot. More than I thought I would, actually. I have one request though: stop wanting to be written in first person and present tense. Not happening. Dear Daniel & Leon, Even though you're both pretty annoying and immature, I'm glad you decided to make your existence known to me. You're perfect.

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Beccabarrelracer — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:31:43 -0500

Dear Lucian, Sorry, dude, you just definitaly got the short end of the stick in this adventure. But hey, you're a faerie. You're sort of doomed that way. o.O Especially since your wife was human. Well, till she died. And I appologize for the never being allowed to see your daughter bit, but it's in the rules. Oh yeah, and her being thrown into a potentially, no, likely, fatal contest of wits against various magical creatures? Um, I'm sorry for that too. But hang in there, buddy! You might get an opprotunity to dramatically sacrifice yourself! Or, you know, kidnap her from the competition. Well, you'll do something cool. I promise. Dear Alena, Phew, are you clueless about what's coming! Wow, where do I start? Well, you'll figure it all out. You're the main character after all. But don't expect to be good at magic right off the bat. Or at all, really. Well, it's a good thing you're a fast runner! Maybe you should invest some time into learning to fly. Or something. Oh, anyway, it should be a interesting ride for you, girl. Dear Emmit, I picked an uncommon spelling for your name because you have to be uncommonly awesome. I mean, with a crush like Alena? Come on, your work is cut out for you. Just remember, your name, species, and affinity with magical workings are really just up in the air right now. You're only an idea, my friend, but you are a good one. Dear Zane, I'm trying to find a way to spell your name that will make it sound more magical. But until then, you seriously need to watch out for Alena. Or she'll die. Be a good guard dog. =D Or maybe I'll make you a shapeshifter. Yeah, shapeshiters are cooler. Maybe we can do that, and we can have a whole Team Zane, Team Emmit thing going on. Only cooler. Cause faeries are way cooler than vampires.

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TipierCoffee — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:34:38 -0500

Nice idea :D I'll give it a try ^^ Katelyn Reeves Sorry that you feel you have to hide a part of your identity because of bad experience, sorry that you always have to be so tough and look out for your sister when you would probably rather sit and relax and think about you for a change. I know you don't have the biggest role in the story and the times you do pop up you either seem like a bossy b**** or an overprotective paranoid teen. Sorry for giving people such a "bad" impression on you. I will try and see if the story allows me to have a scene where you act nice, you would deserve that, but I won't promise too much. In other new: Congratulations on that whole chapter you have alone with William :D Sorry I made him laugh about your sexuality when you finally trusted it to him; William can be a prick but he never means any harm with it Stay well Mitzi PS: Look forward to the minor scenes you have with your girlfriend, she's seriously nice ;) William Anderson Sorry I make you worry so much, sorry you feel you have to put on such an act and look so much out for one who in the end is too stubborn to take your help. Sorry that you have to worry every night if you will see Max the next day and sorry that your sister Faith dislikes you when you're trying so hard. You must understand she's a twelve-year-old girl with a crush on your brother-like best friend, it is a very difficult situation for her; she has so many hormones coming through her body, the travel into the teenage years can be confusing and moody, surely you must remember that though. Have patience with Faith, she will appreciate everything you have done in the end. Except for that part where you read her diary out loud about her crush on Max whilst he was in your house; that one is your own fault. Not saving you out of that. Sorry you had to fall for a girl who turned out to be lesbian and sorry you may have a semi-crush on Max, it must be hard for you to deal with when he's practically your brother. Sorry you have to stay strong so many times, and sorry about the ending where you break your own when you punch a tree in frustration. Look forward to that scene; the scene where Faith will turn back your kindness. Stay well Mitzi Kimberly Reeves You crazy little airhead; maybe you should start taking some care of yourself instead of relying´so much in your five-minute older sister? Though as the story goes you will grow more confident and find a nice guy (Max) I'm somewhat sorry about that and then not. I'm sorry because Max is in a position where he will end up hurting you without meaning to, but I'm glad you found one who can help you find faith in yourself. Sorry that you'll feel left out of what's going on every now and then, sorry that Max has secrets, he doesn't men any harm by it. If anything he is protecting you from worrying as much as William does everyday since he knows you'll worry so much you won't be able sleep. I am proud that you will end up helping Max through one of his hardest moments near the end of the book, and if there ever is a sequel I am sorry about all the fights you will have in it; but I need a realistic love story for once, and couples fight. Stay well Mitzi PS: I really hope if there is a sequel I can find a good way to make you a student council member, you deserve it :) Max Sanders I have the same feeling as William, you really deserve a punch every now and then, but of course your father gives you enough of that on a daily basis. I am sorry about the horrible things that happened to you the day before your twelfth birthday; I'm sorry you had to get a job at such a young age and grow up so fast. I'm sorry you feel you only have yourself to count on because no one saved you, the problem was that William's mother really wanted to save you but ultimately she wouldn't be able to do much. Your father has parental right over you and William's mother is only your God mother. I'm sorry you have trouble with people touching you because of pains, bruises and trauma; I'm sorry you have difficulty trusting anyone but William which makes you "hide" your potential. In the end you will be strong enough to ask for help and realize that surviving alone is near to impossible. I'm sorry you have a fear of being like your father which makes you kind of push Kimmy away even if you love her. Sorry about all the problems you and her have to go through if I ever make a sequel. But I can tell you I am very proud of you and your mother is proud of you finally asking for help Stay well and keep fighting Mitzi Faith Anderson Being a pre-teen sucks Sorry about al the "cruelty" and confusion you are going to go through Look forward to the scene you'll have with Max in your room, it is going to do you good :) Sorry he doesn't like you the same way though, but he kind of thinks of you as a younger sibling and wants to protect you as much as possible. Don't ever think Max doesn't care, because he do. Stay well Mitzi

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Dorkfish Girl — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:06:45 -0500

(I thanked her on the Nano soul eatting forum, might as well do it here.) Dear Jaq, Thank you for finally coming around. You've been preparing to tell your story for almost 2 yeas now. It was well worth the wait. Your rambling really helps my word count, not to mention your rambles get silly, funny and just plain out ridiculous real quick, and are a joy to write. The idea to analogize suicide with skydiving was pretty great too. Thanks for making me write your story, as you know, I almost didn't Love , Dorkfish

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finchgeam — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:40:33 -0500

Dear Unnamed Survivor, Thank you for taking away my writers block that I had for about 5 minutes there *scribble* I should give you a name as a reward ... Sincerely Your Creator

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likealullaby — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:20:26 -0500

Dear Beth, Of course you're a blogger. How did I never notice before? Thank you for showing me your writing. I really think we can do this now. Ava x

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Ellalah — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:30:37 -0500

Dear Rory, I think you're gonna make it through this without too much pain. It almost seems unfair to the others, but, then again, you're in love with a robot, so I guess that sucks. Sorry. Ella Dear Melinda, You are not at all what I expected you to be. I thought you were going to be a kind, but stern mentor type for Amelia. Instead you're just stern, and constantly annoyed with society. I guess it makes sense though, because you aren't human. I like robot-you better than I would have like human-you. Ella Dear Morgan, Your life is pretty screw-y and I'm sorry. I'm also sorry that Connor is going to try to steal your girl. (Even if she isn't really your girl anymore). Love, Ella Dear Connor, I don't know where you came from. I don't know what to do with you. I don't like you very much, and I kind of want to kill you. Maybe its just because you're trying to get in the way of Morgan and Amelia. Can't you see they're perfect for each other? Stop causing drama, no one likes that. Go away. Shoo. Ella.

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Dana Priddy — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:23:26 -0500

Dear Sofia and Robin, I love your conversions and your relationship, the snark and the foe-yay will hopefully never die. And I love that you are both so similar and yet so completely different. I only hope that I'm able to pull that off right. I would love to tell you that everything is going to be alright but I can't, because I have no control over my novel.... Dear Adrian, Yes, I know what you saw and it was real but if you keep telling people about it your mom is going to take to to a shrink. Face it kid, adults are useless and seriously, its not like Robin and Sofia are hurting anyone so you should just sit back and enjoy the show. PS Leave the closet alone, the portal won't work for you.

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kairoru — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:35:58 -0500

This sounds like fun! :) Dear Lena, I'm sorry I'm putting you through the agonies I am. Truly, I did not intend for YOU to specifically have them, but it's turned out that way. Okay... maybe you were intended, but that's not the point! But, you're an amazing main character since I've worked with you and your friends for over half a year on different drafts of this story! I know you didn't set out to be it in the beginning, but don't worry, by the end you will be totally awesome. And don't worry, everything you go through will be for the sake of the novel :) I promise! Kay

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robertsloan2 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:04:25 -0500

Dear Trouble, You certainly know what you want in life! Glad to see you walked into the novel and took over before I even gave you subtitles or translations. You're going to have to work hard to train that recalcitrant new human of yours, especially since he doesn't seem to listen to you. Watch out for rival tomcats, you're big and sleek so you'll inspire jealousy and others will want your resources or your power or both. Get ready for the grand battle, mage cat - you're already on the prowl and it's your superior wits and sharp claws that protect the city from a menace it can't even detect!

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abra kazam — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:08:38 -0500

Dear Clarence, Thank you for hating everything. Your constant outsider-looking-in attitude is really helping my word count, and at the same time work out a few of my own problems. I'm terribly sorry for beating you up though - I do it out of love. Sincerely, Abbey Dear Lucille, I'll apologize early on for not giving you a proper chance to show off the fun aspects of your personality, and to give you the proper chance to shine, but at the same time, I want to thank you for being a proper badass! You've already killed one man and saved the life of another at this point, you do realize - you're a hero and a complicated dame, and I look forward to letting you loose on the world properly. Sincerely, Abbey

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DalanieBeach — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:16:36 -0500

Dear Melina, You are pretty fun to write about, but your personality calls for a grammer that I (being a 14 year old,) cannot express without leaving some gap to the reader about what you would really say to the world's ulgiest freaking spider. And yet, you are a sensative person with a tender heart, and feelings that can be hurt just as easily as anyone's. I want you to know that you are really getting my word count up and running, and that you are a spunky girl with a good heart and hope for the future, even when you know it's not gonna turn out like you want it to. You got a gift, girl. Your Creator and Friend, Dalanie

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angel2161 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:46:17 -0500

Dear Payton, Please bear with me here. Yes, you are dealing with a lot right now. But it will all make sense eventually...I hope.

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AdamNegral — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:01:44 -0500

Dear Morg, Wow! You're insanely fun to write. You think being covered by the blood of your enemies literally makes you stronger. That one time you actually dodged a conversation with a combat roll and killed the initiator for no reason. The fact that you have to stop walking if you try thinking... just, keep doing what you're doing, man. Bro hug. Yours truly, Your number one fan.

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Maiira — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:03:52 -0500

Dearest Lydia, You are turning out to be kind of an egotistical, overbearing busybody who wants Ronnie's diary to be all about herself. And I LOVE IT. Seriously, I think you just gave me a new plot device, here. It also gives you a lot more personality than I'd originally planned. You want this novel to be all about you, and I love you for it! Way to be, you adorable little fusspot. Love, Maiira. Dear loads and loads of incidental characters, Um...sorry you're all being brutally murdered and being namedropped like twice. You'll all get your day, though, since I plan on having a big ol' list of all of you and some of your families' reactions near the end of the novel. Er, wait, that doesn't actually make it better. Sorry about that. KISSES! Maiira.

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W.E.D. — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:15:28 -0500

Dear Istvan, Just because your parents abandoned you does not mean you should become a drug lord and develop objectum sexuality tendencies. It's just not a healthy mature way to go about things. My biggest fear though is that- somehow- you will become boring. Despite all of this, there is worse that will happen to you later, I know your strong enough to pull through it, and despite all of this you're one of my favorites. Dear Jonathan, Be there for Istvan, you're partially at fault here as well. Also maybe try and hook up Istvan and Johanna? Yeah, Istvan desperately needs to get laid... Or at least second base, anything is good really. You're one of the most honest characters I've ever written, best of luck. Dear Dean Elliot L. Mumford, You are one sic (Sensors-self.) I really wish it didn't come so naturally for me to write you. I hope you die by the end of this.

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Dairenna — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:19:31 -0500

(Sorry, I'm back again. It's the curse of being an over-achiever. I just have so much to thank my characters for...ha) Dear Rika, Thank you for completely and utterly changing part of the plot. It actually helps to show just how evil your new boss is. I'm sorry that you had to learn about your true identity which wasn't very nice at all. You have to admit though, having Emidio, Reeva and Garrick there to pick you up, dust you off and put you back together is really a good thing. Thank you for managing to stay tough through it though. You've really surprised me and I'm starting to really like you over the other three. They're still kind of flat and unknown while you've got a whole layering thing going on. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being so amazing. Dear Reeva, Garrick and Emidio, First, sorry for making you guys into almost afterthoughts for the last like 15,000 words. Second, thank you so much for fixing Rika. He's still needed cuz without your mentalist you guys would fail so hard. Also, yes I will be giving you guys more layers soon. I know Rika kind of stole the spot-light but with his former career that's expected. He's good now, don't worry. Love, Your insane, sleep-deprived creator.

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zimphella — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:26:40 -0500

Dear Shae, Thank you for not putting up with anyone's BS. I greatly appreciate it. I also find myself amazed how creative you are when you're swearing. Please do your best not to get your fellow comrades killed. Dear Fia. You are freaking insane in the best of ways. I love that you aren't afraid to be who you are and that you could care less what others think of you. You're a joy to write, although I don't understand half the stuff you say. Dear Paige, Please grow a backbone and soon or else Shae is going to try and kill you, and I just might let her. Dear Lucius, Thank you for being such an awesome cult leader. You're the best! Love, Me

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bissybear — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:54:35 -0500

Dear Noah and Brendon, THANK YOU. For so many things: finally legitimately talking, showing me your dynamic and just being the super platonic soulmates that I wanted. It seems like that lake house was really all the motivation you needed :) Unfortunately, you'll both be leaving for college soon, but there are many exciting things in your future. All of the love, Elizabeth

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obfuscator — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:15:03 -0500

Dear Z, Thanks for not going super Mary Sue on me; I was kind of worried that you might. But as it turns out you're pretty laid back, and haven't caused me any problems so far. Plus I really really like your truck. Have I mentioned it's sexy? I'm going to have to write in more bonding time between you and it. Zia / grungy old machines = OTP. Dear Kran, You are such a wonderful wacko. Never stop making awful sex jokes and freaking out random characters and getting conned by little old ladies at the market. (I don't know how I am going to let you go at the end of this story. I will be weeping all of December.) Dear October, It's not bad that I call you "Uhura" in my head sometimes, right? Dear Chen, It was so much fun killing you! You were a nice guy, probably, but someone had to die horribly. Dear Genaro, For a cliche hard-boiled detective who wasn't even supposed to be here, you're turning out to be pretty awesome. Dear Sophie, Unf. Please dissect some more bodies where I can watch. Dear Evan, I WILL find a way to include you as more than a bit character. I only realized how badly I needed an annoying little snot hanging around the group after I wrote you. I hate you, but I'm glad you're here. Dear everybody else, I will get to you. Don't worry!

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supersinger473 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:35:46 -0500

Dear Adelle, I think you are a very strong, very stubborn young woman, who isn't afraid to get to work scream about what you believe in, you have inspired me to work as hard as you will. Dear Sanuye, I think you are a hilarious person but i don't trust you, i'll be watching you to make sure you dont steal the plot. Dear Qieth, You are hot.

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KedaseDerragar — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:57:40 -0500

Dear Erwalt, I knew you were going to be amiable and sympathetic even before I started writing you, but when you smiled and showed those missing teeth, I knew I was on to something good. Thanks for taking a beating for the good of the story, even if it was offscreen. (And you'll get those teeth back soon, I promise!) - The Author

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sarahmfighter — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:14:01 -0500

Dear Eliza, Even though you are my main character, I really, really do not like you. That much. I just can't for some reason. Even 3 years ago, when I came up with you at age 11, I never really did find you that interesting. But I'm working on it! Maybe we'll like each other by the end of this book. Also, I'm really sorry I 'kill' your best friend. I love her just as much as you do. But here's the good news: I've been thinking about not killing her completely so she can come back in a sequel. The bad news? She won't really be your best friend anymore. She won't even be herself anymore. She'll be completely under Charlotte's control and she'll be betraying you for the whole story and basically she'd still be dead. Yeah..sorry about that. Dear Rosalina, I love you to death (sadly I do mean that literally)! You've always been my favorite. You're just so positively adorable and energetic and forgiving. I love your powers, even though they're pretty common. You have a great family and you just keep getting more and more personality. You probably should have been the main character - don't tell Eliza I said that though. I hate that kill you in the end but I feel like it must be done. And I know you probably don't want to be forced to hurt your best friend under the bad guy's control but it's for the good of the plot. Dear Charlotte, Why do I like you more than Eliza? You're the bad guy, the villain, the murderer. But you're kind of awesome (I shouldn't be saying that, your ego is big enough as it is) and I understand your point of view. BUT WHY YOU KILL ROSIE?! I know. It's not your fault, it's mine. Le sigh. Dear Damien, Don't be a jerk Mr. Grumpy Pants! Eliza just wants your help long enough to learn the basics of her power and then she'll leave you alone. Or not. And you can still be friends with Rose, even if you did break her heart and even if your sister in an insane power hungry lady who starts a war. Also, watch some Disney movies. They'd be good for you. Dear random popstar on planet Litholia who has white hair and purple eyes and tries to hire Eliza as a Bodyguard, I love you to death, even though I haven't gotten to write your part yet. I think I might name you Luke, or some other cutesy boy name. I WOULD have used your original name, Justin, but then this kid named Justin Bieber became a famous popstar. So now if I use that name people will think you're a JB knockoff. And Eliza thinks your cute (just like every other Litholian teenaged girl). She would have accepted your job offer as a Bodyguard but she just didn't feel very confident about her powers yet. You should ask her again in a few years, once she's had some training, if you're still famous and in need of protection. She'd be happy and it could give her something to think about besides her dead best friend. Dear Grace, You're funny and a great Healer. I look forward to writing scenes with you. And maybe some day I'll think of a short story to use you in, okay? Dear Lynn, You're probably the most fun out of all the characters to draw. I love your history. You always seem so serious during work, it makes me wonder what you're like outside of the office. I've already started planning on writing a story about your life, starting after your mother's murder up until you became a Leader. Actually, maybe I could extend the story to include the war from your point of view. Dear Elladora, Please don't blame yourself for Rose's death. She chose to go into the war even though you are your parents said no, and that was her choice (well, mine too), not yours. Keep the joke shop open - she would/will want you to. How can you make other people laugh if you can't even laugh yourself. Dear Grace and Lily, Even though you two never meet in my story, I swear one day I will get you two together in a sequel or maybe a short story of your own. You're both adorable 5 year old girls and your big sisters are best friends, so why shouldn't you be best friends, too? Dear Julie, You're a french ninja-spy chick with long flowing hair that is naturally electric purple and you kick butt at piano. Not to mention you wear a fedora and can name every single country, state, and city in all of Litholia. What more can I say?

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Skyuni123 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:20:49 -0500

Dear Alexa, Get together with V. Now. He LOVES YOU. Love, Your Creator who likes putting you through hell. It's good for you. Really. Dear V, When Alexa gets back from her mission, give her a hug. Then makeout with her. She LOVES YOU SO MUCH! Love, Your Creator who wishes you two would get together. (And stay together.. but sadly you can't cause one of you is going to be forced into turning into an Immortal.. Did I just say that?? O.o)

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Twenty Thousand Eyes — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:57:47 -0500

Dear Alva, You may not be as well-developed as I'd like, but thank you; I'm glad you have a personality now.

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Raben — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:49:04 -0500

Dear Koireos, ohpleasedon'tcomedon'tkillmepleasepleaseplease.

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edonil2 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:57:43 -0500

Dear Meryn, Where have you been? You're absolutely perfect for this point in the story! And a very different character than your peers as perspective characters. It's been very interesting working with you, my dear. I'm sure you're less than thrilled to be put into a personal, one-on-one life or death situation with next to no training, but, in my defense, you're the crazy lady who joined the militia. Don't worry, you'll get some training soon. Who knows, you may even be a natural with automatic weapons! The Author

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Pikapi Pikachu — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:52:26 -0500

Dear Nick, Don't be such a skeptic. Also, I'm sorry I came up with you at the last minute, but you kind of popped up when I was least expecting you to! I promise you won't get left in the dust after this! I do have something of a plan for you; I just have to work out exactly what it is. Dear Torum and Jakrus, I don't know where the hell you two came from, or why I decided that you were going to be gay, but there it is. At least you two seem to be happy with the idea, so I can live with that. And, like Nick, I have plans for you two. Just don't hate me for the trouble I'm going to put you through later? Dear Jason, Stop being so calm, damnit! You were supposed to be more of a skeptic, and yet, here you are, talking with Rain as if she's a girl you met at university! She's an otherworldly being who looks like a cat on growth serum, and you're barely bothered by the fact that she can easily rip you to shreds if she got pissed off enough. Be a bit more wary, please? (Although it seems too late for that -.-). PS. You're not falling in love with her. That's way too cliche, even for me! Dear Rain, You need to stop being so calm about your plight too. Angst, damnit! You've landed in a world that's as different to yours as chalk is different to cheese. You've lost your throne, and came close to losing your life! I know shock might have something to do with it, but please, stop being so calm about all this! I need something to work on, here, and you're not helping me one bit! Angst. Where's the angst? Gah!!!

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Driftwings — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:55:25 -0500

Great Idea! Dear Jacob, Thank you for stepping out of your shell and giving me exactly what I needed, even if I didn't know I needed it to begin with! You're a total pain in the but and I know exactly where your story is leading... and I'm sorry for that, but thank you anyway for leading the way Dear Anna, You're a difficult character to write on a good day. You have a very set in stone personality and refuse to allow me to do anything you don't agree with; but that's okay because you keep me trucking along and insist strongly that we stay the course even when I feel like jumping the tracks and throwing myself over a bridge :D I'm glad I know you'll get a somewhat happy ending! Dear Damion, You insisted I change your name. You didn't like the original name and refused me plot ideas while I tried to force it on you. I guess we both like this name well enough anyway. I know your story and I'm glad to see you get a happily ever after - after all :D Vincent, I'm sorry... I will never get used to killing off characters that I like, but the plot demanded your death, I really am sorry though.

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ladyhadhafang — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:37:24 -0500

Dear Padme, I absolutely adore you. I really do. I can't even say why I adore you so much, other than the fact that you're turning out real and poignant and funny and just all around awesome. Keep being awesome, okay? Much adoration, Your author Dear Obi-Wan, You're turning out absolutely awesomely so far! Seriously. Keep being sweet, understanding, and utterly, wonderfully irrational, always! :D Much love, Your author Dear Jar-Jar, I'll confess I didn't expect you to turn out as well as I did. Keep being awesome/funny/poignant throughout the story, 'k? Love, Your author Dear Sabe, You just about near-made me cry writing your section. You really did. Corde's death was already heartbreaking in canon, but here...*sobs and hugs you and Corde* I can't wait to write you and Obi-Wan going to Naboo, I really can't. :) I have a feeling it's going to be *awesome*! :D Much hugs and hope for the future, Your author

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ladyhadhafang — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:37:44 -0500

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chinalizard — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:09:29 -0500

Dear Jay: I'm finally writing you properly, in a more public form. I guess all your poking at my brain was worthwhile after all. Dear Meg: Everything will be okay. Just don't punch D. J. in the nose if he shows up, mmk? Dear Michelle: You are more than you could ever have imagined, and it's going to be GLORIOUS! Dear Koulyn: You, sir, are an evil, cold-hearted bastard. And I like you that way. Dear Cory: Your time is coming; keep your pants on. :) No. Really. Keep them on. Sincerely, She Who Writes From The Shadows Of Your World. (Mwahahahahaha!!!!)

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ladyhadhafang — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:04:03 -0500

Dear Padme, I absolutely adore you. I really do. I can't even say why I adore you so much, other than the fact that you're turning out real and poignant and funny and just all around awesome. Keep being awesome, okay? Much adoration, Your author Dear Obi-Wan, You're turning out absolutely awesomely so far! Seriously. Keep being sweet, understanding, and utterly, wonderfully irrational, always! :D Much love, Your author Dear Jar-Jar, I'll confess I didn't expect you to turn out as well as I did. Keep being awesome/funny/poignant throughout the story, 'k? Love, Your author Dear Sabe, You just about near-made me cry writing your section. You really did. Corde's death was already heartbreaking in canon, but here...*sobs and hugs you, Obi-Wan and Corde* I can't wait to write you and Obi-Wan going to Naboo, I really can't. :) I have a feeling it's going to be *awesome*! :D Much hugs and hope for the future, Your author

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Drillbit_the_knitter — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:27:17 -0500

Dear Romeo, Hey, I know you've had a rough morning. But you're SUPPOSED to be able to be more feisty than you actually are. I mean, you were cast as Beatrice in "Much Ado About Nothing" before that whole unfortunate thing about your parents happened. THAT IS SUPPOSED TO SHOW SOMETHING ABOUT YOU AS A CHARACTER. So don't be a wimp around Demetrius. He doesn't need that sort of girl. Sincerely, Me Dear Demetrius, Thanks for becoming really, really awesome and really, really human from the first time you showed up. And especially with the one chapter I've written with you so far. Stay awesome. Sincerely, Me Dear Iago, I simultaneously want to give you a hi-five and punch you in the face for being so wicked and so awesome and so wickedly awesome and so awesomely wicked. I love you. But you still need a punch in the face. Because you're the bad guy. Occupational hazard. Sorry. Sincerely, Me Dear Ipsarch and Chargoth, I didn't know gargoyles talked. You two are awesome. Despite the fact that you're gargoyles. And you're idiots. Sincerely, Me

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callistos_angel — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:30:31 -0500

Dear Cora, I am SO sorry... my poor girl. -Ros.

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asherrs — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:54:43 -0500

Dear MC, Wake up and realize what you are. Use it to your advantage. Sincerely, She who pulls your strings. Dear Susan, I'm sorry. P.S. I'm really sorry, but I needed something for her ladyship to deal with. Sincerely, Your tormentor Dear Leading Male Character, Hurry up and get into the story already! Sincerely, She who would like to write some romantic tension

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ALynnL07 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:08:34 -0500

Dear Lucian, I'm sorry to have you ambushed in the first chapter. I'll give you a vacation, man. I'm serious. Dear Ivan, I'm sorry you're traveling with a fool for a best friend. I'm also apologizing for you being the only "street smart" guy right now. You'll get another companion, I promise. Dear Evelina, Dylan, Irene, and Lazarus, I will introduce you guys and it will be awesome. Dear Ursa Major, You will be my best antagonist EVER. Love, Me.

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MouseyCat — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:21:55 -0500

Dear Hrakeh, oh my god are you serious I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU AND YOUR VAGUELY SPOOKY WOLF-WITCH WAYS even if you haven't said how he's going to get resurrected but maybe you don't know but YESSSS Dancing around like a loon, Your story's scribe

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CCathii — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:21:15 -0500

Dear Caria, Sorry for not giving you a stable personality at first. And sorry for not putting enough thought into your name And sorry for not making the audience love you even though this story is your first person POV I'll fix it, I promise. Dear Alan, Sorry for taking Caria away from you. Wait, you didn't know that yet? Oops. Dear many main-ish characters without names, Sorry, that's a part of the novel I can't change.

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Mei1105 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:27:59 -0500

Dear Millie, You're being really flat (in more ways than one) and two dimensional. Where's that spunk you used to have in your original draft? Y'know? The story I wrote when I was sixteen and didn't understand what a Mary-Sue was? Help me find it soon or this is going to turn into a real drag for both of us. Sincerely Tash Dear Adam, You're a twat. You're being even more of a twat than you were in the original. But oddly enough I like you better for this. Woopdie-doo. You finally have flaws and a personality! But worryingly you're turning into a love interest, and I didn't want that to happen. So work it out quickly before I write you doing something that I'll regret. Sincerely Tash Dear Ric, Stop being such a girl! You're meant to be her love interest! Get back here right now and distract her! There's some serious stuff going on down here, and you need to be there to draw her attention away from it all! Most of your personality has gone too. Go find it. Sincerely Tash

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FlameRaven — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:29:49 -0500

Dear Veri, You know, you have been so helpful and cooperative so far, and this story is going so well, that I'm starting to feel really bad about all the shit I am putting you through. I mean, in the same chapter you are getting suspended (possibly expelled) from school AND you get arrested. And it's not even going to get any better because the out you're going to get at the end of the chapter is really just moving you from one trap to another. I am so sorry about that. I really am. Because you're pretty awesome and your life is crazy already, and it's only going to get worse before it gets better. On the plus side, you DO have superpowers and your uncle is awesome. So there' s that. Dear Phineas, You, sir, are an excellent great-uncle. I wish I had relatives half as cool as you. I don't really know why you want to so badly to be Russian, but whatever. I can live with that. Keep on truckin' and being awesome. Veri is going to need your help.

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nezumi13 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:41:10 -0500

Dear oliver: I knoq you think I'm trying to kill you by overworking you and that you don't stand a chance in this crazy world where everything is against you but you're not bad to write a bit boring and unemotional at times but hey you're getting better. try to remember it get worse before it gets better but it will get better. Dear arthur, I love yo so much and I'm sorry for tying you up twice and that night you slept on the storage room floor and the horrible things i did to you a year bfore the written story. but you're so strong and optimistic and i love you for it you burn so bright and your heart is exactly what oliver needs to get him through hang in there.

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Wingal — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:57:30 -0500

This is such a great idea. Dear Basil, Thank you for becoming an interesting and unpredictable character, You sure threw me for a loop when you created that unexpected love triangle, but you ended up beefing out the plot by doing so. I'm sorry that the girls are treating you like crap right now, but at least I'm giving you your moments with Thyme. Love, That crazy person that often makes fun of you out of love. Dear Ren, You haven't even entered the main story line yet, but I would like to apologize in advance. You're one of my favorites and, thus, the reason that had I screw over your entire character and original place in the story. It is also the reason I took away your happy ending. Congrats, I love you enough to ruin your life. (That's hard to achieve.) I'm sorry you had to become one of my favorites. At least it gets you a bigger part, right? Love, Your caring creator. Dear Preston, Thank you for existing. That is all. Love, You number one fan.

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Jasmine08 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:37:18 -0500

As I started from scratch I feel I need to do this again :) Dear Nathan, I just completely and utterly love you. Thank you for being so easy to write. That said, I'm so sorry but you're the one that's gonna get the most crap thrown at. Oh and be nice to your sister, after all she's the one who's gonna save your ass at the end of the day. Ps. I love your sarcasm.

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HelenKathryn — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:14:13 -0500

Dear Alexander, You are a beautiful boy and I'm so sorry for what I'm going to put you through. I'm sorry I had to kill Sarah. I feel extremely bad about it because you pain felt so real to me. I could just tell that you were...completely off the edge. Like there was an edge and you were on it before she died and afterwards you couldn't even see it. But um, be nice to Emma, listen to her, and maybe it's not the worst thing to fallinlovewithsomeoneelse? I mean...Sarah is dead. Andumifyoudon'twantEmmayoucanalwayschooseme. Love, Helen Dear Elizabeth, Sorry I changed your name to Sarah, but that's what your best friend/boyfriend called you so I chose to believe him. Sorry for killing you. And I have a question - do you want to die of pregnancy or pneumonia? Love, Helen who talks to her characters who cannot respond though sometimes they do and it's a little freaky Dear Emma, I'M SORRY! I AM SO SORRY THAT I KILLED YOUR MOM. I'M SO SORRY THAT ALEXANDER IS GOING TO BE THE WAY HE'S GOING TO BE. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IT'S NOT BECAUSE HE DOESN'T LOVE YOU. PLEASE. Love, Helen Dear Slave That Alexander Whipped, I'm really sorry for making the most intense scene of the novel surround you and your pain. I really am. Please understand that it's because he was upset. But you know I think you're going to escape along with your husband. So that's good!! Love, Helen Dear Lauryl, Sorry you're dead, sorry your daughter isn't going to listen to your advice, sorry she's going to screw up the space-time continuum. It's not because you failed as a mother, I promise. Love, Helen

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DarkAutumn — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:48:59 -0500

Dear Akima; I must admit I admire you, even though you're a bitch. I always did admire pluck much more than I disapproved of bitches. Actually I don't disapprove of bitches at all. "Bitch" is just a word people bestow on a female who's strong enough to tell the world that she has desires, so rock on, bitch! Anyways, it's kind of my fault. I stuck you in that dysfunctional little bubble of society (sorry for that, by the way), but you're going to live beyond it. You're going to rattle the stars. Before you run away to pursue your desinty, though, I strongly suggest that you at least be civil to your mother and former best friend. They may not be around much longer. Dear Diviner; You are intense. I definitely appreciate the way you've grown since your inception. At first I thought you'd just be some mystical druid-like sage, but you're so much more. You're becoming a real person, with a bittersweet history and a yearning for things to change. I'd also like to express your appreciation for what you're doing for Akima. Without you, I don't even know what she would do to ruin herself before she got out. Your cultured wisdom provides a light for her chaotic path. Good luck on your journey. Dear Waka; Stfu. How dare you try to hold Akima back like that? You've so disappointed her. You're a real jerk, so I'm cutting you out of the story. You're also probably going to die. Have a nice life...what's left of it. Muahahaha.

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Dairenna — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:41:26 -0500

Dear Garrick, OMG, I love you, really I do. I don't know why I just forced you to get up in front of that big crowd of newsreporters to talk like that. You're such a shy person in crowds and I'm SO SORRY! But you've handled it awesomely despite wanting to just vaporize into smoke and disappear. Dear Rika, THANK YOU for giving the others some screen time, you little attention-seeker. How suave are you though, acting like the hundreds of cameras and 1,000 reports blasting you with questions is absolutely nothing. You even popped a few witty jokes in there and made them laugh. And again, thank you for letting Emidio being the one to mentioned everything. Dear Emidio, Look at you becoming all calm once you got over your initial fear. And thank you for adding another layer to your almost 2D self. Now you're more like a real person instead of a supporting character for Rika, which you totally aren't by the way. You're just as much a MMC as he is. And you're awesome by the way. The whole thing with Reeva and Garrick in the kitchen when they doused themselves in flour. Then later trying to break up their fight before things got out of hand. Also, you're so great at being Rika's shoulder to be emo on when he needs. Keep being awesome. Dear Reeva, Sorry I made you wear a skirt when you had to hang upside down from the ceiling. Don't worry, none of those people got a butt-shot. Way to be so cool and collected despite being asked if you hated working with the guys and wanted different powers. You handled that very well, considering how Garrick insulted you about being usless in the last chapter. Dear Rayma, You're starting to grow on me and warp yourself into a good-guy, which you're not by the way. Stop pretending you want to save the city and filling those poor people with lies. Aren't you sneaking wearing a circlet of the only thing that blocks Rika's telepathy though? And could you please tell me WHEN you laced Rika's shades with a camera feed? That would have been nice to know before. Dear Yuksa, You're the brilliant genetic engineer, why can't you get yourself out from under Rayma's thumb? Oh wait, you do. Ha. Sorry that it might cause your death though and sorry about your family. You're such an interesting little dude and I hate that I'm going to be making you suffer really bad later. Dear Cyborgs, Stop smiling so creepily, it freaks people out. And what's with the bi-polar disorder? One mintue you're all happy but as soon as one of the four does something wrong you're all like:"Sit back down before I obliterate you," Oh right, Rayma's pulling the strings on you guys. Sorry about that. But don't act like humans any time soon, that would be weird.

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callistos_angel — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:58:39 -0500

Dear Sarah, I am SO sorry abolut your lovely eyes.... forgive me? -Ros.

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xxCoFxx — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:05:18 -0500

Dear Kit and Xavier, I love how you two work so well as a devilicious duo. Your sass is just overwhelming and you keep me and hopefully future readers entertained...keep it up! Love, Katherine

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Sickan — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:33:45 -0500

Dear Kerryn, thank you for playing fast and loose with my brain. I actually wrote Jane instead of your name, maybe that was your way of saying welcome to nano, you crazy wannabe author you! Hi to you too. Also, why didn't you tell me before now that your father killed yourself? I'm feeling pretty bad now for giving your mom leukemia and having your boyfriend be the psychotic killer you're trying to find. Well, at least you'll get some smoking sex later with the sheriff, though you'll have to be strangled first. Sorry! Promise I'll make it up to you. Love Your creator and wannabe Author.

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kat716 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:37:20 -0500

Dear Dominic, Thank you for being Dominic instead of Sebastian, because really... I just couldn't do it. Thank you for being the one to pick Siri up from the hospital, and for pulling strings with the judge. Especially thank you for being Siri's first, and giving Xanxus an opportunity to meet you and be really really jealous and posessive and want to blow things up. You're cool like that. N

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kat716 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:41:42 -0500

Oh yeah, I forgot. Dear Varia grunt who shall remain nameless, Thank you for being an asshole and creating the need for Siri to threaten you with a shovel. This way she was able to get over her shovel phobia. At least you were useful before you got shot.

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Sakuraloli — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:52:09 -0500

Dear Molly, Why are you turning out a funnier villian than I had planned you to be?? I mean, seriously, who chases their daughter around her apartment trying to whack her with a toaster? Also, stop being so mean to your own daughter. I know you love her, but I think you are trying to CONTROL her life, not want her to make good choices on her own. Please step back and don't embarrass Avery in front of Shane. Or Tori. Definitely not Tori. Dear Shane, Why are you such an idiot?? And I mean this in a completely endearing way. You started out as just someone who pretended to be poor to get some money even when you're REALLY rich, but when you're at a fancy restuarant you go all "this chandelier is exquisite, is it from France?" on me and I just have to smack my forehead. You amuse me so with your rich boy tendencies :) Dear Tori, I LOVE YOU!!!!!! Even though you've only appeared in two scenes....YOU'RE SO ADORKABLE!!! I'm REALLY sorry that Avery doesn't end up with you, but she and Shane just have...more chemistry together. Go find a nice girl *coughMEcough* and have a happy life with her...just don't pick Phillipa. Then I might have to kill you...or her.... Dear Emily, Are you TRYING to be one of the major characters? Becuase it's working. SEE? SEE? Look at the number of chapters you're supposed to appear in!!!!! YOU'RE ALREADY IN THAT NUMBER OF CHAPTERS AND I'M STILL IN THE THIRD CHAPTER!!! Please, stop trying to be the main character. Still <3 you though :) You're amazing and sarcastic and I'm really glad you came to comfort you're sister enough though you say your'e not :) Dear Other Characters, You know who you are...Phillipa and Marcus. I'm sorry, I love you, but--wait, no, I don't love you. Well, I don't love Phillipa at least. I'm sorry Phillipa, but you're just...GETTING IN THE WAY!! Go. Shoo. Let Shane and Avery be. Stop clinging onto Shane. And Marcus...I love you, but you're also getting in the way. Go be with Phillipa...oh wait...that is going to happen....GO QUICKER!!! Completely Sincere and with lots of Love, Your Author

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Mungolian — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:21:08 -0500

Dear Cillian and Evander, You guys really came together at the end there. I love you both and I'm really sorry for what I've done. Love, Your Author.

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Lacey Fay — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:40:57 -0500

Dear Jack; I don't understand you, I really don't. When I started, I thought you would be a heartless bitch who loved to manipulate people, but instead you ended up a caring person who turns to the dark side only for comfort. You amaze me in ways I cannot begin to understand, and even though you are freaking out right now over what Cecilia said, and even though you're about to piss some people off, I want you to know that everything will be okay. You have Cole. Lovely, lovely, Cole. Take a deep breath and calm down. You blow things up with your mind, you can handle this. - LF Dear Cecilia; You're the grand master, chess master, puppet master of this entire series. You pull the strings in the story the way I pull them out of them. And I am so sorry, so very, very sorry for what I make you go through to be able to do that. You've been old since you were ten, you've been searching since you were fourteen, and even though you know exactly when you are going to die, you don't give up. I admire you for it, you're simply incredible, and I hope your plans work out the way you want them to. - LF Dear Cole; Where did you come from and why are you a dreadlocked New Jersey kid? Something tells me your going to die before the end of 20,000 words, sorry 'bout that. - LF Dear Olivia; Don't turn around! When you turn around you know the truth! Eek! - LF

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MCHoffman2692 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:52:48 -0500

Deity I feel so bad for my characters this year... "Dear Leo, I'm so sorry for screwing up your life. I'm sorry that I'm ripping you from everything you know and calling your family a farce. But let me tell you, it gets so much better for you. It really does. You are going to meet some amazing people and you're going to shine. Please forgive me, but you'll thank me later on down the line. I love you so much, Maggie <3" "Dear Ozzie, I'm sorry to you as well. You must feel so isolated because of what I've done to you. But it's going to get better for you as well, you're going to meet some people who accept you for being you, and you're going to understand so much more! You are going to have a beautiful like Ozzie, because you are a beautiful person, inside and out. I love you the way you are, Maggie <3"

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Dairenna — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:36:58 -0500

Dear Rika and Garrick, WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT? Seriously, tell me, I'm totally confused now and you two have single handedly changed the WHOLE PLOT. Well maybe not the whole plot, but I really have to go on damage control to get anywhere near my outline. Jeez...but...as angry as I am, that was freaking awesome. So, thanks. Yes, thanks, I just made the entire plot better despite that fumble. Dear Reeva and Emidio, Did you two wander off somewhere together to do it or something? I mean the crazy ones above were having a pretty damned loud fight, how could you guys miss that? Tell me? Please? Oh and DO NOT start going into you big reveals anytime soon. I haven't even BEGUN working on making Rayma as evil as he needs to be. You guys still need to fight one or two more times before you run into a criminal that looks new but says:"Crap, it's them again" so you're all like:"Again, what?" And Emidio, KEEP THEM ALL ON TRACK PLEASE! I didn't make you the refree for nothing! Dear Rayma, Can't you be a bit more evil? I mean, I know you are but I don't think anyone else would get it yet. Dear Yuksa, What's with you? You've been like dead or something the past 20K. I need you around...well actually I don't _technically_ need you to make an appearance until the now not-so-big reveal.

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kat716 — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:22:12 -0500

Siri, I know that when you go to Italy you miss Nonno and Nonna and the gang from the restaurant, and Dominic and Jamie and the girls, and Tattoo Guy and Hacker... and maybe a couple of other pals. But thank you for not being a loner like you were going to be originally. You're a much better person for having created this family for yourself, and you really needed them when shit happened. So even though you had to leave them, you wouldn't be you without them. Now it's time for you to move on and create a new family in Italy, this time including a serious romantic relationship (or two). You can still visit, though. You hang out with people who have private jets now. Whoo hoo! (Not to mention it's fun to watch Dominic make Xanxus and Hibari jealous.) N

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lynns92 — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:05:34 -0500

Dear Evelynn, You've gone through some kind of tough things, and good job for keeping your head up. I mean, I made you drop out of college after a week and a half, then when you fell in love with Matt I made him move away. Yeah, sorry for that, but things are going to get SO much better you have no idea! So just stick it out, girl. Love, Your Creator Dearest Liam, I've only just started to try and figure you out, and let me just say how excited I am to have some adventures with you. I'm really looking forward to delving deeper into your world and your life, the way you live and the things you do. Oh and that pretty red-headed girl you rescued? Yeah, watch out for her because she's just as spunky as you think she is, and she will be determined to find you. Just embrace it, though; it's not creepy, I promise. Love, Your Creator Dear Matt, So sorry I moved you away from Evie. But you just had to go! She wasn't going to admit her feelings for you until she absolutley had to, and she would have just continued to wait for you to make a move. Which, let's be honest, you weren't planning on doing that, were you? But don't worry, you will see Evelynn again, but it is going to be so tough, for both of you. After that, your life is going to change...drastically. Also, thanks for resembling the actor Matt Smith; it's been fun to play around with the Doctor. Love, Your Creator.

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uberlutra — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:25:34 -0500

Dear Gideon, I'm sorry. Really, I am. I mean, you were going to go insane no matter what, but I'm kind of sorry the way I make it happen. And the way you have to recover. I mean, genetic recombination on a boat? That always sucks. But! I'm also thanking you for being awesome and giving me fun stuff to work with! So i love you, and in happy lutraville, making you go insane is an expression of my love! All the best, Lutra Dear Cecile, Wait so you're a main character? Like, *the* female main character? With a huge important role? Dude, you were only supposed to give Gideon some tea and then never see him again. Well, strange things have happened? Have fun. Love Lutra

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ZeroDraftingGenius — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:02:08 -0500

Dear Annie, I’m confused, and you probably are, too. You’re supposed to be the smart and vulnerable but strong female lead, and I’ve been bouncing you around from talking like a chick-lit 20s-something to babbling like a lunatic. It’s the brain stuff. I don’t know if you’re psychic or epileptic or both, and I’m just throwing faux medical jargon and made-up symptoms at the page in the hopes of finding a way to connect you with the plot without spending too much time on research. I swear I’ll fix it before anyone reads you. In the meantime, please give me more of the that style you showed with Henry and I’ll end the stupid conversations with your Mom about finding a boyfriend. They’re irritating and wrong, and besides ... There’s Tom to consider. Yes, Tom. You’ll want to consider him very closely. Love, Deborah P.S. Would a different name help? Dear Tom, You scare me to pieces with your hidden depths of anger and that ugly family history, and it's doubly-scary because that badge gives you the right to carry a gun and use it. But you should know that you're pretty much the only hero I've got in this book, and Annie is having a really hard time not kissing you all over even though you scare her worse than you scare me. Anyway, I'm sorry I haven't given you much to say. Annie and I are still working things out, and that’s messing up my focus, as you can tell. Btw, I know you say you don't like prickly women, but it's really because you do, and that’s a good thing. Give it time. And, please, every once in a while, stopping glaring at me like that. I swear you'll get to go after the bad guys. They don't stand a chance. Regards, Deborah

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tarotfox — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:49:16 -0500

Dear Izabella, My sweet little druid growing out of shell and turning into a such a radiant gem! I was afraid you'd never shine with your sister being a drama queen. I think you are a little piece of me that is going to make a big difference one day. Ps. I know you will! ;) Dear Katherine, For being a complete bitch and backstabber you are amazingly fun to write! You are unique and a mystery to even me, and I hope you continue to try and steal the show. You are secretly almost my favorite! Dear Demetri, You keep on being a prick, its making excellent conversation and I love your bitter maliciousness. I have some nice things in store for you you little bastard. xP Dear Lucian, I'm sorry. Being insane is entertaining but you really don't deserve all that cruelty. My admiration and eternal love, ~ The narrator

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coldclarity — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:09:07 -0500

Dear Matilda, You're great, but I'm still not sure where this is going for you. I fear it's not going to turn out well. But your career is solid, you'll always have that. And you love it. I just worry about that boy. Dear Harry, If you turn out to be pig I will never forgive you. Please don't hurt Matilda, she's got enough ahead of her, she needs you. But not if you're a bastard. I sort of hope we find out sooner rather than later, but there's forty-odd thousand words to go so it might be a while before your story plays out. Dear Mrs M, I bloody love you. I did not expect you to be important, or even probably speak, but you're brilliant. You are doing exactly what I need you too, and if you stick around things are going to get interesting soon. Matilda's Mum, I'm sorry, you're just a slightly crazy side note at the moment. You might get to speak later, but don't count on it. I'm sure there's a reason Matilda doesn't like you, and I will find out what it is. Watch out. Honestly though, you're all doing a great job, and it only gets better from here. Thank you, Me.

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obxybunny — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:12:05 -0500

Dear Maurice Thanks for reminding me of me. I love you to death. And thanks for being willing to go through whatever crap I put you though. But actually, I'm the God of this story, so too bad, Maur. If you dare complain, I will replace you with Emerald or Danielle. :P Dear Cathy I don't know how you even became Maur's best friend, but there you are. Thanks for putting up with her crap and my crap at the same time. And yes, I'm very sorry you're not the MC, but because you're so very perfect, you can't be the MC. But I love you too. You remind me of my own best friend, who puts up with all my crap too. Dear Kim Joong, Because I know the ending of the novel, I don't really like you. But you're a really nice guy right now and I'm not surprised that Maurice likes you a lot. Dear Hee Eun, I'm sorry you're just a plot device. I'm sure I would really enjoy writing you or your story. But another time, alright? Love, Bunny.

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ladyhadhafang — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:09:11 -0500

Dear Jango and Boba, Oh you naive, silly, irrational but awesome youngsters -- I really enjoyed writing you in these chapters. :) Even if this chapter was a bitch to write, I think you were definitely the best part of it. Seriously. Can't wait to write you meeting Vader and Ventress on Geonosis! :D Much hugs (and hoping that you'll end up better than you did in canon), Your author Dear Count Dooku/Darth Tyrannus, I'd be lying if I said you weren't a pain to write. I love you dearly, but it's kind of hard to get you down at times. Still, you were definitely awesome in these chapters -- you even got a few funny bits in there as well. I can't wait until you meet up with Padme, Obi-Wan and Sabe. (And Vader and Ventress meeting up with them as well! :D) Keep fighting the good fight, old friend. :) Hugs, Your author Dear Sidious, You're alarming and confusing me in these chapters, and I love it. I can't wait until I find out what exactly you're up to, I really can't. Much love (and fear), Your author Dear Padme, You were great in the previous chapter (although I do have to say -- you really jumped out a window to fight Zam Wessell? I mean, maybe it fits, but still...#Makes note to look over at more closely during revision). I loved your fight with Zam, though, and the reference -- botched as it was. XD -- to DAREDEVIL on Zam's part. :) Can't wait to write you going to Kamino! :D Hugs, Your author Dear Obi-Wan, You were wonderful in the previous chapter. Seriously...no, really -- you were wonderful in this chapter. I think I'm going to start preferring you to canon!Obi-Wan, I really am. :) I still can't wait to write you going to Naboo and meeting Sabe's family, I really can't. :) In all honesty, I can't wait to see what happens next! :D Love, Your author Dear Sabe, Same here. I just loved your snark regarding Padme being reckless, I really did. And how you managed to keep yourself relatively composed considering the circumstances. Keep being awesome, 'k? :) Love, Your author Dear Taun We, Even if you played a small part in these chapters, you were awesome. And even brought me close to tears a few times. *Hugs* I wish we'd been able to spend more time with you; you're an awesome gal, you really are. :) Hoping for the best, Your author

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autodeist — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:07:30 -0500

Dear Eline, I kind of want to be your friend. Thanks for going through all this shit for the purpose of the plot. You're really strong, and I know you'll never realize that, but it's ok. Sorry you have to kill your soulmate. You're going to accomplish so much. I'm so proud of you. Dear Heidan, I really wish you were a person. Except, then, I don't, because I'd be afraid you'd be sad. I wish you would trust more easily and just be honest about your feelings, but then you wouldn't have your flaws. Please don't feel bad about what you've done. You're truly a good person, though I know you don't believe it. I'm sorry you have to kill your soulmate, too.

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writingismydrug — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:17:24 -0500

Dear Avery, Sorry that I had the bad guys make you blind and made you kill your friends because they were evil, but you're handling it pretty well. Also, thanks for getting Nic to talk about Ashley, I didn't think you could do it and I didn't really know what I expected her to say. It was as a good a story for me as it was for you! Dear Nicole (Nic), Sorry I killed off Ashley, Henry, made your best friend the big bad guy who now wants to kill you because he thinks you killed his dad, and made you go through a lot of emotional memories in the first two chapters. You're still powering through it though, so I guess it didn't turn out too bad. Again, sorry about Ashley, I know she was your first love. Dear Ashlyn (Ash), Sorry about all the painful surgery, scars, and abuse you had to go through, at least Nic and Avery saved you, right? And I'm only half sorry about the wings, 'cause I know you love flying but hate the shirts you have to wear now. Bane Industries can be pretty corrupt can't it? And don't worry, Nic will get over how much you remind her of Ashley, and Avery will get over his fear of heights. Dear Erik, Stop thinking Nic killed your dad just because he killed her girlfriend. She was on a plane, and even through she was GOING to kill him, she didn't get there in time. So go find the real killer. And even though I hate that you're not thinking straight, I love your tattoo. How many people can say they have a tattoo that only shows up under a black light? Love, The writer who makes your life hell.

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xSarien — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:12:53 -0500

Dear Scarlet, You know i wasn't planned to give you so much attention. You just take it. In the 10000 words i've wrote yet, it goes all to you, and maybe a little to Jo, but most of all to you. From the moment I created you, i knew you would ask for attention, but as much as this? No, i didn't expect that. And you know I don't like you this way. Ofcourse I love you, but not like this. By the way, you hide something for me, do you? Yeah, that's what I thought yet. Tell me. It's really not faire, you know. You keep on going your own way. But that's why I love you, you keep follow your dreams. I'm sorry i'm sometimes hard for you, but it's gonna be all alright. Love! Dear Ray, Dude! You're important! Damn, come into the story, please! I don't care how, you have your own things to do, but please, don't forget to meet! Love. Dear Jo, Thanks for watching Scarlet all day long for me and thanks that you still care about her, even if she's really mean to you. You're a really sweet girl and I promise i'll try to keep things good for you. I'm sorry for the bad things that happens. I can't take all your pain away. I love you. Love.

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ImmaSammich — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:22:38 -0500

Dear Ace, You dislike Leigh to the point where it seems like you really have it out for the poor girl. I was worried about how you'd be likable when you're such a bully. But then you go ahead and give her a break when it would be totally justified to break her down. I guess you just can't pick on her when she's not willing to fight back? Thanks for understanding that the truth hurts. Love, Your (Somehow Surprised) Author

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DeliciousAmbiguity — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:06:48 -0500

Dear Heather, I know you're confused...it's only going to get worse. Dear Jana, Stop fighting! You know this is where you belong. You could be great...and, yet...I totally respect your loyalty to Heather. She can be crude, but she's the best friend anyone could ask for. Dear Warin, I promise I haven't forgotten you...the others just needed a little girl time, is all. Also, Laurali's great, but we all know she's destined to be with Karl. Give it up already...I hear Jana's single. Dear Isidora, Even though he's being a total bastard right now, we all know Malakai's not really evil. Don't give up on him. Dear Cora, Never change.

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Isharell — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:36:11 -0500

Dear Characters of my Main Novel: Guys, where are you? Why aren't you speaking to me? puzzled, your author -- Dear Author, I'm here, patiently waiting for my chance to murder Debbi. I've been waitin for four years now, and I'm getting just a bit impatient. Yours, Edgar the psycho villain --- Dear Characters, Please save me from Edgar!!! frantically yours, me

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GotReins — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:06:22 -0500

Dear Felix, I want to meet you. You’re passion for cello is awesome, I love that you stand up for your brother, and it’s great that you’re so accepting of Matt’s OCD. Though, I feel I must warn you, there’s going to be a fight between you two soon because I can’t let you be that incredibly patient. I know (I really do know) you understand. I’ll try to help you pay more attention in English class, and maybe I’ll help things work out with you and Page. I’m sorry I had to give you such a crappy life, but you’ve been strong about it. I love your love for comfy sweatshirts- they really are the best thing. Your train ticket is waiting. Dear Page, I love your sarcasm, and I’m not ever going to let you lose it, ever. Witty people are my favorite, and therefore you are my favorite. At this point, you’d be saying something about how you couldn’t return my sentiments because you were your own favorite. For that, I’ll write a scene where you get to eat chocolate soy pudding. You’re welcome. Also, kissing Felix was the best thing you’ve ever done. Accept it. Dear Dean, You’ll get through it. Matt’s perfect for you, even if it doesn’t seem like it sometimes. Felix loves you, even though he won’t admit it, so stick close to him. Don’t pay attention to the haters- namely, your dad. Keep those flowers growing. Dear Sage-And-Alice, Calm down a little. Geez. Dear Mr. Earl, Thank you for being Scottish and singing Lady Gaga during Felix’s strings class. I know, I know, you were born that way.

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LenLuver — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:41:39 -0500

Dear Riley; Just so you know, Tay hates your guts. She doesn't love you yet and probably never will if you keep using those cheesy pick-up lines! Although I love you, I did NOT appreciate it when you forced me to do 30 minutes of research on pick-up lines to use on her. The ones you told me to pick weren't even that good. Yes, there was that one about the Santa that was pretty good, but we all know you're going to save that one for Christmas because that's the kind of guy you are. And stop trying to push yourself on Tay! She'll love you in time, but right now, if you touch her at all, she will BREAK YOUR FREAKING HAND. Just so you know. Dear Tay; I love you, but you are so mean! Riley would die for you. He loves you so much and all you do is shoot him down. Okay, his pick-up lines are pretty corny, but that just shows how much he likes you. Give him a chance! Trust me- one day you're going to wish you did. On a diffferent note, I love your sarcasm and acceptance of everything that goes on. You're pretty much the only character who has stayed the same as the character planning sheet, and I admire you so much for that! Dear Lexi and London; Cool it on the lovey-dovey stuff. Seriously, writing it makes me sick. We all get that you're boyfriend and girlfriend, we all get that you love each other, but making out every other sentence is just not cool. And London, what was that freak out session on Riley for?? Stop being so wired all the time. That goes for you too, Lexi. You need to learn how to breathe inbetween sentences, you wonderful, spazzy girl. Dear Alex; Stop being so humble! The book is named after you, for God's sake, so fight for your spotlight! You've only said about three lines so far. That is not okay. Toughen up and fight back against the other characters! This is YOUR story! Dear Ivy; You don't have to put up with Quinn anymore. Even I'm sick of her. Just leave the bitch! She sucks! She's not your friend! She treats you like shit! Stop being so nice and FIGHT AGAINST HER!!!!! Dear Quinn; I love to hate your bitchiness. Is that a word? It should be. Bitchiness. Or maybe bitchyness. Whatever. Leave Lula alone and stop being a bitch. Stop harrassing Ivy and stop being a bitch. LEAVE ALEX ALONE and stop being a bitch! Just kidding. Don't stop being a bitch. That would be especially bad, because that would mean we're in a parallel universe, and that would mean that I'd have to hate to love you.... and that's just messed up, because that makes no sense at all... Dear Lula; Keep being awesome. :)

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Professor Plothole — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:01:55 -0500

Dear Bentley, I only needed a random chauffeur for one tiny transitional scene. Instead, I got an elderly, mustachioed, former world-class racing driver who is a terrible flirt and once accidentally ran over both of Henry Ford's legs. Congratulations. You have just earned supporting character status. Your Author, Steve.

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EileenK98 — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:48:57 -0500

Dear Aloren, Are you going to turn out to be an important character? You were just a throwaway apprentice in the prologue, but it would seem like a waste of a good character not to use you again. Lady Mag and Dark Lord Chidak are hiring. Go work for them, then you'll have something to do in the second half of the novel. Dear Ellamin (sorry, Grand Wizard Ellamin), Please stop talking to spiders. They don't have anything interesting to say.

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There's a Panda on the Internet — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:40:10 -0500

Dear Ted, Okay, number one, so sorry for making you a former alcoholic. Yeah, yeah, I know you don't like to talk about it, but hey -- it made your mysteriously grumpy attitude a lot more interesting. And it also kind of explains your always-stern tone with your younger brother Ralph. It's almost like you're embarrassed that he ended up being the one who saved you from your addiction all those years ago.... Hm, I think I might be onto something here. Number two, I really do hope you know what you're getting into with this whole do-it-yourself airplane business. If you don't, that's alright too, because I know how this'll end for you. Don't worry, you'll make it to the end of the book! Promise. Pinky swear. I mean, what would the spectacular von Lemming duo be without you?! Anyway, have fun on the island -- oops! I've said too much. Sincerely, Panda. Dear Ralph, Look at you go, man! Who knew that you would be the one to come up with the insane idea that set the entire plot in motion in the first place? Admittedly, I sort of did. That was one of the few things that I'd planned out before I actually began writing. But anyhow, your charming personality contrasts well with your brother Ted's antisocial one. You're like the entertainer, the trickster, the guy-who-gets-in-the-way-sometimes-but-nobody-cares-because-he's-hilarious. It's enormous fun writing your snappy jokes (and then Ted's snarky comebacks to them)! You're also kind of a hero, what with the whole helping your brother recover from his alcohol addiction and all. I commend you for that, and it also proves you're not always wasting time doing dumb stuff. Oh, and you know how you always insist you're a ladies man? I've got something (good) in mind for you there.... Sincerely, Panda. Dear Henry, You're one of those characters who like to appear totally out of the blue! And surprisingly, you made your entrance very early in the book as well! I mean, I figured that new characters would start trickling out onto the page somewhere like halfway in? But nope, you strolled in at the beginning of chapter two! Lucky you, dude! All I can say is, you're just too adorable. Your childish enthusiasm for everything coupled with the fact that you're an absolute genius, plus your interesting hobby-slash-occupation (inventor extraordinaire!) makes you a very interesting character. I'm just sad that you most likely won't have too many other appearances in the book, seeing as you got sick and the von Lemming brothers have to assemble the plane themselves and all. Get well soon! Sincerely, Panda. Dear Otia, You haven't appeared in the book yet, but you will soon! Hopefully I'll do your quiet, plant-loving personality at least some justice. Good luck with the jewelry making! I doth salute thee. (Sorry, I'm not too knowledgeable in Old English. Or Latin, for that matter.) Sincerely, Panda.

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Mellybeans0919 — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:24:59 -0500

Ally, Rodney, Toni, Allan, Janet and April: good riddance! I am so thankful your boring selves have left the building. Dear Erica and Jenny: You both came out of nowhere and are so alive, and intriguing. I love your personalities. I love how you 2 are together and seem so right but so wrong. Keep it up. I am enjoying you both so much already! Surprise me!

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Mellybeans0919 — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:25:47 -0500

Dear Cassidy: I forgot about you because you are mainly a background character for now. But I think you will have your moment in the spotlight soon enough.

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xxCoFxx — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:37:55 -0500

Dear Warren, You really weren't supposed to fall in love already. But now that it's happened I can have all sorts of fun about this. Maybe you can make your ex-wife jealous and spark a lot of controversy. Either way, I like where this has the potential to go. Dear Kit and Xavier, Please keep being adorable.

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kat716 — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:40:32 -0500

Dear Lambo, Thank you for (not really) volunteering to get beat up so that Siri could hit someone with a shovel. She forgives you for wiping snot and blood all over the back of her shirt. Dear Levi, Thank you for existing. You make the perfect target for all of life's sucky-ness, and no one seems to care. I suppose I should feel bad that the shovel hit you in the head when Siri threw it away after defending Lambo from the bad guy... but I don't. See, that's kinda my point. No one else does, either. But still, I'm glad you're you. I'd hate to pick on someone I cared about. I mean that in a nice way, of course. :)

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Angelynx — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:42:24 -0500

Dear Komori, I am so sorry for what I'm going to do to you. I am gonna break your innocent heart and make you face love and loss for the first time, and please, don't think I'll enjoy it. But it has to happen if you're gonna grow up, get your paws under you, and be the leader your home and your kind need you to be. I really do love you, and i want you to know it. You are so strong, Ko-chan, you only need a test to find it in yourself. Go get 'em, foxie, I know you can do it. But I also know it's going to hurt. Believe it, it'll hurt me too. Dear Shao, I'm putting my dear dearest through a lot for you, so you'd better dig deep and deserve it. I know you can, and i know there's more to you than anyone sees, so help me see it myself and show it to others. And remember, your kid brother adores you. Dear Koi, I really need your help here, m'lady. I can't find anything for you to say that doesn't sound like I cribbed it from the Wise Ancient Priestess Book of All-Purpose Quotations, and you deserve better than that. Open up just a little and let me hear your real voice, please? Onegaishimasu? I can't be fair to you without your help, so please do. And be very proud of that grandson you raised, he's something extra special. Dear Ming, You are SO gonna get what you deserve.....

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Literary Lime — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:00:16 -0500

Dear Katherine, Sorry about putting you through all of this crap. You really hold up well under constant kidnappings and death threats. Just don't become too Mary Sueish, okay? And you really need to stop torturing those two boys and pick one. Anyway, I really hope you beat the villains and save Alex's dad. Dear Alex, Thanks for being all confusing and almost-good-almost-bad-guy. But no thank you for being incredibly hard to write dialogue for because I have to remember to add in your German accent. But kissing Katherine in front of Pierre on purpose? Not cool. I hope you can saved your dad, though. Dear Pierre, Look, I know your best friend was kind of a jerk to you, but you just need to let it go. Thanks for putting up with the silly name I gave you and thanks for your knowledge of fancy Parisian hotels. Dear Katherine's grandparents, Deceased grandma, you're awesome. It was sad to write that you were dead. Living granddad, sorry about the whole held hostage thing. Dear Katherine's family, You really need to keep better track of your daughter's whereabouts... Dear all of you, Hey, only that bad guys have last names! Whoops...

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Shinkoryu14 — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:40:44 -0500

Dear Anya, Just what exactly happened? You were supposed to be a spitfire and within the first paragraph you decided instead you wanted to have a really low self esteem and a strong aversion to taking up responsibility. But you know, I wouldn't have it any other way, because I think the plot of the story is stronger for it, and your character more intriguing. But do cheer up, when you have your own bard putting all of his attention into making you happy you could at least smile for him. Dear Minstrel, I tried to name you. For months leading up to NaNo I hunted high and low for a good name for you without success. I started writing the story and still had no name for you. Then I finally got to the point where one of the characters asked you for your name, and you explained to me why you not only didn't need one, you didn't WANT one. You're certainly an oddball, but I love ya for it. Keep Anya out of trouble, will ya?

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BelginJabbers — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:29:36 -0600

Dear Arvi, Your name was such a lovely accident. In fact, everything about you has been a pleasant surprise! You see, I write dialog very quickly, but the MC is a morose, anti-social sort of dude and was giving me very little to work with. Your cheery jabbering is most appreciated until our story's Grade A, Number One, A+ Chatty Cathy comes along. I'm sort of sorry that your death has been planned from the beginning. At least now I think it might make the reader (and I) shed a tear, which is always a plus, whereas before I kind of just needed someone with a name to kill off at that point in the story. -BJ

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Mnemophage — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:49:04 -0600

Dear Judge Matthew Sa, I love you so much. You came out of nowhere and are such a quiet, clever, serene and yet potent driving force for the Courthouse Six in my story. I swear I'm going to find some way to have you die in the lotus pose. Yeah, that's really the best I can offer you. Live your peace.

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hokuokekai — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:09:33 -0600

Dear Dean, I'm sorry for bringing Jimmy into your life. I'm sorry that he doesn't remember anything. You're experiencing the epitome of mainpain right now and it's all my fault. Buuuut I'm also sorry that I'm not sorry, because as a Supernatural fan I'm automatically some kind of masochist that likes to torture myself with angst. So stick with it, because you're going to have to deal with Jimmy in your life for another 47,000 words or so. Dear Sam, Continue to be the puppy you are. You're going to have to deal with angsty!Dean soon, so enjoy your happiness while you can. Dear Jimmy, Yeah, I know you're confused. I know you don't remember anything. You're just going to have to deal with it. Don't worry, you're going to get a love interest in a few chapters, but not before some more major confusion. -M

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The Hawks Eye — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 07:47:54 -0600

Dear Scott. Why are you gay? And fictional? You' d be such a great person. I'm sorry for making you're parents hate you, but i gave you a good friend, so that makes up for it right? Actually i just threw you in the worst situation i could think of. it's not going to get better. But, all this is so your natural brilliance shows off more brightly. A fire burns brightest in the dark, right. I'll try to make it work, but i pre-emptivley apologize for all the crap i'll put you through. Keep shining. Me,

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ladyhadhafang — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:50:52 -0600

Dear Padme, For all that your characterization gave me grief in this chapter, I love you. I really do. :3 I honestly don't think I've had this much fun on a fanfiction story since my fan-continuation of A NEW DREAM (as well as the Role Reversal verse), and for that I thank you. I don't think I've even had this much fun writing before. Keep being awesome! :D Much love, Your author Dear R4-P17, First off, I'd like to thank Wookieepedia for leading me to you. Had to look up the name of Obi-Wan's astromech droid (because he and Sabe already have one of their own. :3) and voila, there you were! :D I loved your interaction/banter/bickering with Padme in this chapter, as well as your snark about Obi-Wan and Sabe's UST. Can't wait to see how Kamino turns out! :D Much love, Your author Dear Boba and Jango, I'm so sorry. I really am. I can do nothing but apologize. *Hugs you both, if only because she's about to cry* I don't think I wanted it to end up like this, but it did. I'm so sorry. Guilty as hell, Your author Dear Lord Tyrannus, Same here. I'm sorry. I honestly wish that your boss wasn't such a complete asshat, but he is. I'm so sorry. *Hugs* I really wish it would end differently. At least, I hope Geonosis manages to thwart Sidious' plans somewhat, but knowing Sidious, I'm not counting on it. I'm so sorry. Worried, Your author Dear Obi-Wan and Sabe, Be safe at Naboo. That's all I'm saying. Much love, Your author Dear Palpatine/Sidious, All I can say is you're scaring the living daylights out of me in this chapter/making me want to take a cold shower right now, and I love every minute of it. I honestly don't know how you do it, I really don't. XD And as horrible as it's going to turn out, I'm really looking forward to the Battle of Geonosis, because really? I'm honestly pretty impressed with your mastermind-ness, I truly am. Shine on, you crazy diamond (and my apologies for butchering that phrase. XD). Much love (and nightmares to come), Your author

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FreakierThanThou — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:27:36 -0600

Dear Kalina, You're absolutely amazing. I have no idea who you are or where you came from. You're not even in my outline. I admit, at first I only wanted you so you could give the exposition. You were supposed to disappear. But you're so much fun to write. I love your quirks, your insecurities. I love your slightly X-Mennish sublpot. I love your mysterious background and I love how easily you tell it to me when I ask. I love how you've tied my plot together and made it make sense again. I also love that you've made me pass the Bechdel test, which my outline wasn't going to. Thank you, Kalina. You've added so much to my story. Love, Author

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MiaarXxX — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:51:25 -0600

Dear Helena, Thank you for being so kind and motherly and letting Nathan have the day off work, when you were origially meant to be a cold, heartless bitch. I mean, true, you letting Nathan off work gives him the time to go and kill someone, but how could you possibly know that?

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biki576 — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:32:06 -0600

My Dear Hazel Miller, You've stolen my heart with that beautiful monologue. It helps that it added 400 words to my word count, but the beauty remains. I will enjoy getting to know you this November. Love, Your Author

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DizzyThoughts — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:40:14 -0600

Dear Calissa, Okay, I can kind of assume you're already super pissed about me taking away all your relevent memories other than the few that really freak you out (don't worry too much though, it's just because they're out of context). I know it seems like your entire family hates you, and it's because they do. Just kidding, they just resent your presence, but like above note, you're taking everything out of context. And although you might cry a little too much for my liking and think everyone is out to get you (you're not too far off with that one), you're doing a pretty good job of asking the right questions. Like your mom told you, if you want to know the truth, go find it. Thank you for doing just that. Lots of love (and eventually some truth), Author

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TitleWhatTitle — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:31:06 -0600

Dear Fondricht, I'm sorry you're such a stuck up noble twat, in the past. You'll get better at being nice, I swear. I'm also sorry I like past you slightly better than future you, and that you'll probably have to kill your brother. Also, I hate your name for being so German sounding when you're not even German. I'm sorry that you're the least-useful of the group right now, but you'll prove useful later, I swear! I like writing first person for you, though. But please, stop 'pondering' and 'wondering' all the time. And stop insulting Cobber. We know you hate each other. Love, Me Dear Cobber, I'm sorry that you're the only character with no last name, but you're a street-urchin, what did you expect? Also, I don't understand why you're albino. You're also very tall, stop that. Thank you for talking in so much slang, I can always tell it's you because of all the squiggly red underline. Please stop insulting Fondricht, I know he's an insensitive nobleman but that's no reason to compare him to a prostitute. Love, Me. Dear Alphonse, I'm just wondering why you're the only character with a real name. Anyway, I have so much to be sorry for. Sorry you're ginger. Sorry you're 18 but only 5'6. Sorry you're a genius with no social skills. Sorry you're going to get taken as a POW later and tortured by your own country. Sorry you'll lose the girl you had a crush on. Sorry you'll never get over it and be mentally broken even five years later. Sorry you were abused by your dad. Sorry you have to put up with Fondricht and Cobber. But I do love you! You're probably my favorite character. Also, get the others to call you Al or Ally. Typing Alphonse every time gets boring Love, Me Dear Tazera, Terribly sorry you're the only girl and have to put up with those guys. Sorry you'll be horrifically tortured and then killed by your own country as a POW because they wouldn't believe you when you said you were a spy. On the plus side, I really like your sharpshooting and I'll be really sad when you're gone. Thank you for being the voice of reason and a guide for the boys. They really will grow because of you. Love, Me

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mjthinkpink — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:35:27 -0600

Dear Narrator, I enjoy your inner rambling and I think you actually make sense! Joyous days! I'm sorry for all your hardships, but I'm really liking how you're developing. I'm glad you don't have a name because I don't feel like there is one out there that fits. I'm so glad you're dating Cal, you could use someone like her. Thanks for being fun to write. Dear J1, YOU ARE FUNNY I LIKE YOU OKBYE

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gema227 — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:21:51 -0600

Dear Rocka, Thank you for being awesome and for turning into the emotional heart in the story that I needed. I'm sorry that the love of your life is brutally murdered before your eyes. I'm sorry you sacrifice your morals for a vengeance that doesn't satisfy you. You are a beautiful human being and I apologize for all the terrible things that happened to you. Love Em Dear Isla, You could be so awesome if you were featured a little more! Speak up! Do cool things! You're a survivalist nut, you're so smart, you're the one responsible for saving them all! I'm sorry you love Dom so much. He's not a very good guy, I know. But he does love you, in his weird way. I'm sorry you have to sell your body for information and I'm sorry Wix is dead regardless. You're a champ. Love, Em

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j-cat — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:45:08 -0600

These are awesome....

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Ishara — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:06:34 -0600

Dear Andraste, You started out a little dull, but after I killed off nearly your entire family, you've really picked it up. I'm sorry about that, but it was necessary. Thank you for questioning everything you've ever known since I need that to happen to move the plot along. I love that you're starting to develop a backbone and that you're starting to make some decisions for yourself. Stay Strong, Your Author Dear Taima, I'm so sorry I had Mascen torture you for information as to the whereabouts of Andraste's last surviving brother. I'm even sorrier that his torture has left you blind with permanent nerve damage. You're only 14, but your courage is remarkable. Because if it you've become one of my favorite characters. Thank you for not breaking and telling Andraste not to tell Mascen what he wants. Later on you're going to be the strong, calm one among the surviving members of your family. Even though you're blind and in constant pain, you never show your anger and your the glue that holds the rest of the surviving family together. I can't magically heal you (well I could, but I won't), but it everything goes according to plan you'll get a happy ending. Love, Your Author Dear Meallan, I'm sorry I've killed you off only 2 chapter in, but that was the plan. I didn't expect you to be so awesome though. You were supposed to be lazy, a little annoying, but loveable and a pain to write. I was sorry to see you go. With regrets, Your Author

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Lokiva — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:43:45 -0600

Dear Damien, I apologize for making you a bastard at first, but I'm glad that you've started to show you're only that way due to your past that you happened to tell me about when another character decided to show his face. I hope you get over your broken arm soon, I apologize for that as well, but boy it makes an /epic/ twist for the rest of the novel, ^^

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tsukkuyomi_kokuryuu — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:31:29 -0600

Dear Tsukkuyomi, You're too awesome to not use. I'm sorry for kidnapping Akito and keeping him from you though, it motivates you, and I'm sorry for the dead body you'll meet tomorrow. Thanks for shuting up Kazuya though; I fear he might kill Galen if you didn't or get shot. Love, God...I mean your creator XD Dear Seimei, You're a manipulative bastard and you should spill all your evil, evil little secrets. But you won't which makes the plot keep going. If you end up being the killer though I will be pissed. Love, The maniac who controls you Dear Kiyoshi, I'm sorry for picking on you so much but you're a cute sweet character which is needed in a story about murders. Just stick with Tsukkuyomi and you won't die, okay? Love, Me Dear Kazuya, I love you. You and your violent temper. You and your ability to swear in any European language and most Asian ones. You and just your badassery. Please don't get shot. Love, Reiko

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MAYALOVE. — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:15:02 -0600

Dearest Duncan, I'm so sorry I made you the clumsiest, most awkward human being in the known universe. I really needed some way to get my word count up and I didn't think making you a confident and all around awesome person would help that. Also, sorry I made you set off the house alarm. That didn't make your cousins like you too much, did it? Oops... But at least you're going to fall in love with the most amazing girl you've ever seen, and eventually she's going to love you back. Thank me later. Love, Maya Dearest Mina, Sorry for making you kind of a Mary Sue. That's all I have to apologize for, because I really don't know you yet and you're probably not even going to come into the story until 30k, even though you're the FMC. Treat Duncan right, okay? Love, Maya Dearest Cassie, I'm not really sure if I like you all that much yet, but keep rocking. Your story's only just begun at about 1.5k, and I'm seriously not interested in continuing because Duncan's is so much better (sorry about that), but... just keep doing your thing. Also, I'm really sorry, but soon I'm going to throw you into a house of all your worst nightmares times thirteen, and you're going to survive, but it's going to scar you for life and you're going to move out of the house and never be seen again. I think you should start preparing for that, don't you? Love, Maya Dearest Leon, So you're Cassie's sidekick. Sweet and dependable, right? I'm sorry I never planned on fleshing you out more and making you seem like so much more than just the guy in the house next door. But you might possibly die, too, so be glad you're getting a spot in the story at the moment anyways. Also, I'm sorry that I keep picturing you as Comic Book Guy (even if you /are/ sixteen, really skinny, redheaded, and shorter than Cassie). Love, Maya

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electriccc — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:39:16 -0600

Dear Remy, REMY. MY SWEET AND PETULANT REMY. I love the form you've taken. You started out so one-dimensional, inspired by Matt Smith's face but now you're like a real character and I'm so happy with the direction you have driven my story in because if I didn't listen to you, I probably would've ditched this novel. ELOISE CAN'T BE THE GIRL YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO FALL IN LOVE WITH. She has to be the one you saved because your heart is way too big for time-traveling, baby. And you have basically just ruined history but it's okay because you've made my plot THAT MUCH BETTER. Dear Eloise, You are amazing. JUST KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING.

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Driftwings — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:05:00 -0600

(I did this with my first set of characters, but these guys came out of nowhere and stole most of the show for the better part of my story lol) Dear Quinn, I'm sorry. I didn't realize that when I sent her to visit you that you'd gone to the dark side. I know that being exiled really messed you up and all; and that that witch of a Queen offered you exactly what you wanted most of out of life. I was just as surprised as you and Alex when your were made to eat your words (or rather, choke and die on them). I planned you to be her love interest, a blast from the past.... I'm sorry you didn't make it. Dear Carter, Where the hell did you come from, sir? I'm sitting here at a loss as to why you appeared and why you had such an interesting back-story in the packaging! I'm really sorry though, I knew that the family Alex came in contact with wasn't going to live, but I didn't know you were going to jump out of the plot like that. Did you live or die? I guess you probably jumped to your death didn't you? Facing the guilt of releasing that demon probably didn't do your already unstable mind any good. At least you get to be with Jill and Greg again, and you'll never see what happened to your other son; probably a good thing in the end. Dear Desmond, Why? Why did you, a side character who wasn't supposed to even be in this story to begin with, step up to play the role of love interest to my girl? I'm jumping between wanting to hug you and smack you, probably both at the same time! Alex is head over heels for you and you just informed me that you're probably going to break her poor heart when you turn evil in a couple chapters, why must you do that? Oh, because you're leading her on for the hell of it, you're a sadist and you're actually Raven in disguise! I almost wish Alex had seen Raven the first go around; she would have known it was you and this whole situation would have been avoided... thank you, Desmond, thank you from the drama you add :D Evil Queen, You haven't even appeared in the story yet and yet I'm dreading and looking forward to it because I know your story better than anyone else in this thing. I only wish Alex wasn't going to be hurt when she sees you, it'll be the biggest challenge she'll come up against after Desmond, being able to face everything she lost and destroy it once more. I only hope she chooses the right path and kills you, I honestly don't know at this point where good or evil is going to rule the day.

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sareliza — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:34:54 -0600

Dear Ariel, I apologize for making you so very similar to myself. It is a pestilence I would not wish upon anyone. I'm also sorry for the fact that you've grown up in a misogynistic society. But don't worry- you're meant for much greater things, and if I can summon the will power to keep telling your story, you'll be just as amazed as I am by the potential you carry. Soon, you're going to escape one dystopia and step into another, but it will be different this time: it will be YOUR dystopia. You've spent your life waiting to feel alive, and the time is closing near! You're going to fall in love, and it's going to break your heart. But it will break his heart, too, and you'll both learn from it. You're going to feel so much more betrayed than you already do. You're going to feel so much more hopeful for the future. You're going to forgive who you've been in order to become who you'll be. He's going to return for you, just as you decide to fight for him. And in the end, you'll find that the truth you've been chasing has been sleeping in your heart all along. I've never loved, pitied, respected, and admired a MC as much as I do you. Love, Your far less brilliant reflection and unworthy chronicler.

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Aerlinn — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:42:14 -0600

Dear Kestrel, Your sauntering about is just so easy to write. You might be my favorite. Just don't tell anyone else I said that, especially Isamu. He's a bit touchy sometimes. Much love, Author

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KedaseDerragar — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:11:03 -0600

Dear Lyle, I was frustrated at you when you insisted on stealing the viewpoint away from Mirlant for the first scene you were in, but as soon as I found out she had to leave the room a few minutes into the scene, I trusted you knew what you were doing. Two days and 3,227 words later, I had the longest and best scene of the book yet by far, and you've become one of my favorites. From now on, steal the limelight any time you want. You've earned it. - The Author

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dextuur — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:16:30 -0600

Dear Malachi, I know your description is heavily based on someone I've met and have creepily saved pictures of, but thank you so much. SO. MUCH. for being a complete sweetheart that I am falling not only in love with you, but also the person who's description you are based on.

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Egress — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:22:34 -0600

Aeval, You're actually spending all that pent up anger in a surprising but delighting way! Good job, keep it up. I've always wanted to see you not-happy-go-lucky for once, well, and not stalking your boyfriend, but seriously. Love, Author. Akihito, I want to thank you for being a rational young man, even if you skipped school just to figuratively wave the middle finger in front of your father. He's an a__ anyway. I was in need of a logical character that is NOT under the influence of a creepy antagonist. Thanks a ton. Love, Author.

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schattenmalerin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:50:34 -0600

Dear Theo, I know being the one carrying the angst bucket is difficult, but I promise you this: escaping from the authorities, running away from home and joining up with two total strangers is going to be the best thing that ever happened to you. Much love, Author Dear Isa, You're long-suffering, what with your new companions, I know. But you already had time to see the magical wonders of the world. Now I want to show you the magical wonder of having friends you can depend on. Love, Author Dear Nao, I have the feeling there will be many people cross with you for a while near the end of the story, myself included, but at least you are learning, so it's alright. For now, just don't stop being awesome. Love, Author

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ALynnL07 — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:07:37 -0600

Dear Dylan, You didn't turn out how I expected, but I think your personality is pretty likable. When readers get a chance to see you, I think they'll love you. Keep being great, man. Don't ever lose that chirpy optimism. Dear Lazarus and Irene, I haven't introduced you yet, but be patient. Your time in the story will come and you'll be dropping plot twists on the readers faster than Looney Tunes drop anvils. Dear Ivan, I have to make you the bitter cynic again! I'm losing grip on your characterization already! Quick, give me idea to get you back on track!! Dear Ursa Major, I will make your schemes come to light in the next chapter. You're going to be a heck of an antagonist before these words are through! love, Me. <3

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mutewitness — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:15:44 -0600

Dear scientist, who has no name yet, You are turning out to be fascinating, and I have barely begun with you. I'm a little saddened about the fate I have in store for you, however. It's not looking good. Sorry. Dear Louisa, I have a perfect idea of what you look like, and you are stunning, and fit so well in my story, however, you could be a little more exciting, and a little less afraid of things. Dear Aleric, I like you, and you are cool, but please, I need to like you more than the scientist. Stop being kind of boring and a nuisance.

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xxCoFxx — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:59:42 -0600

Dear Warren, You are so adorably socially awkward. I think your new girlfriend digs it, too, so congratulations. Clarissa, Please stop being so forward. You did just have a break up, you know. But I guess you and Warren are so adorable together it's okay. Kit and Xavier, Just keep slapping.

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ladyhadhafang — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:02:20 -0600

Dear Obi-Wan, Just...*hugs* I am so sorry about Siri, man. I really am. Just...no words. It doesn't mean I'm not looking forward to having you and Sabe go to Naboo, though. :) #Prays it turns out well. Much love, Your author Dear Sabe, I'll admit that yes, it's technically canon and I shouldn't complain about it, but...yeah, I'll admit I'm a little antsy about putting Jar-Jar in the Senate. Nothing against the guy, but I don't exactly think he's "Senate material", so to speak. I'll admit I'm still looking forward to the rest, though! :D Stay safe, Your author Dear Jar-Jar, Just be mindful of Palpatine. I know I'm sounding a lot like Obi-Wan when I'm saying this, but seriously. No, really. Be mindful around Palpatine. Seriously, if he asks you to make a motion in the Senate to grant him emergency powers to create the Clone Army, just tell him he can do it his own damn self. I'm not sure if it'll take effect -- you, after all, tend to fall victim to good intentions far too much for your own good, but I love you anyway. :) -- but...just be safe, Jar-Jar. Don't fall into Palpatine's trap. Possibly being too much of a maternal nutter, Your author Dear Dorme, Rabe and Motee, I just want to hug all three of you right now. Seriously. Sniffling, Your author

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kat716 — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:13:36 -0600

Dear Xanxus and Hibari, You sneaky bastards. Anything to Siri into bed (couch, table, floor, grass, etc), right? Well, I supposed you've got a point. Now she doesn't have to choose. You'd just better hope she's not pissed you went behind her back and agreed to share her... I think you'll be okay, though. Knowing she gets both of you sexy things will probably take the edge off of her temper. :) N PS Xanxus, I'm especially proud of you. You have more pride than any 50 normal people, and you were the one who first brought up the idea. Good for you.

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TheLobster — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:36:01 -0600

Dear Hanna, You are stupid, idiotic, you are not helping anyone, you just make problems, get in the way... But the story needs you. I think I hate you, but I will have to live with that. Dear Nathanael, I kind of like you. Continue this way, please. It's fun to write what you do. I feel kind of bad for you, though. I'd hate being stuck with Hanna. Seriously.

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studentofrhythm — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:40:46 -0600

Dear Mrs. Weinrich, Thank you for moving into that apartment across the hall from Greg: you did it so quietly I didn't even notice you. Thank you further for having collected the lute and hurdy-gurdy. I can't tell you how excited I am that Aya remembers you. I hope you'll be glad to see her too when she throws her arms around you and says "Hi Old Grizzie, remember me?" I also really hope you'll accept her invitation to stay with her and her sister, whom you probably also remember, even though she doesn't remember you as well, since she wasn't always running to you with her problems about boyfriends and unexpected pregnancies. But I think you'll find little Sanna melting your heart.

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Hello, Dollface — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:31:16 -0600

Dear Erica, I didn't expect you to be such a mean person on the inside, thanks! You're so much easier to write than the barely interesting vanilla character I had originally planned to write you as until you had to step up your game. Your inner monologue and snarky comments are a boon to my wordcount, and your interactions with your roommate are much better than I expected. Thank you! - C

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Taleigh Rae — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:28:22 -0600

I have to say, THIS IS EPIC. I kill my characters too. xP

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Taleigh Rae — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:35:46 -0600

Dear Johnny, I'm sorry for giving your parents problems. It happens, you know? I'm sorry you're living in a marble-mansion all by yourself. It comes with having doctors for parents. I'm so proud of you, though! You're coming a long way! You've gone from a shrimpy, bullied brat to a hero-in-training. Yes, you can keep the forest goblin as a pet. I promise that you'll have more friends when you finally go back home. Dear Victor, You're my favorite. Don't tell the others that, alright? You're cool. You're big and tough and protective. You DO realize that you're my only character that has a written code of honor, right? That's a big deal for my characters. I'm sorry about your death-loving, goth, twisted older brother. And no, you don't get the girl. I have to torment you a little.

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Willow. — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:14:21 -0600

Dear Gavin and Zoe, This is not a freaking romance. Keep your hands to yourself, will ya? Dear Cameron, I didn't know you had feelings for Zoe. WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME ABOUT THAT??? I like you, I could've veared off the plot for a little to push you two together a little. But now it's up to Zoe and she already has a thing for Gavin. I wish you luck, man. Dear Melissa, Why did you insist on dying before the plot began? It would've been nice to have you around... Love, Your author dearest P.S. I MAKE THE DECISIONS AROUND HERE. NOT YOU! STOP STEALING MY PLOT.

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darkcity — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:11:49 -0600

Dear Will, I was so concerned starting out that you would be annoying and broody and that I would quickly hate myself for deciding to write the book from your perspective. Thank you for proving me wrong and for being so adorable and snarky and self-deprecating (even if you do have a tendency to brood occasionally. But that's okay. You're seventeen). Love, darkcity PS Thank you for pointing out that you were telling the story in present-tense within the first few paragraphs. That was VERY helpful.

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TortugaRachel — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:18:45 -0600

Dear Eiliries, You are awesome! I am so amazed at your strength and wisdom in spite of your young age. You sacrificed so much. I hope it was worth it. You'll be happy to know you did not die in vain and it was painful to write your demise. TR

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Sickan — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:38:59 -0600

Dear Hollis I have no idea where the you came from. So thus it didn't came as a surprise that you used to be a hacker before you made your fortune trading stock (but we both know it wasn't really trading stock), none the less you're a great friend to Kerryn- I hope the vomit didn't turn you off. What can I say? Nothing like a glass, or rather bottle, of wine to calm the old nerves. And in her defense, her boyfriend did try to kill her and nearly succeeded. Thank you for everything, you're a doll. Love Your Author

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kat17 — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:28:35 -0600

Dear Sebastian, Thanks for becoming a realistic love interest from Rhiannon, writing all that mushy stuff between her and Tristan and then giving her a fight scene was turning her into an enormous Mary-Sue, but it seems that you are a decent remedy to this and that she is becoming a stronger character because of you. Also, thanks for playing a little hard to get right now and not forcing me to kill you off, because that would be such a drag and really, isn't two mental breaks for Rhiannon in one book enough as it is? She really likes you, Seb, and I promise I am going to let you guys get together, just not yet. Keep on being patient and understanding and a huge plot-mover, alright? Love, Youe author, Kat. Dear Rhiannon, Thanks for actually showing some backbone for once. I was getting a little worried about you. Now what you need to do is stay strong and keep on fighting everyone on everything. Be stubborn. I know all you want to do is kiss him every time you see it, but the longer you wait and the less obvious you make it the better that final surrender scene will be. Also, you need to help the rebels, okay, hun? Stop being such a whiner, you never even liked the queen anyways. Love, Your author, Kat,

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RamblingArtistNina — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:01:19 -0600

Dear Wally (ok ok, I'll call you Walter instead, geesh...), I'm sorry everything bad seems to happen to you... but it's starting to happen to Norma too, ok? Thank you for being easier to write then anyone else, even if you are a little too critical of yourself. You need to relax a little: read a book, take a nap. No more staying up the whole night, ok? And a chowder does NOT need spice in it, save it for your inedible curry. Also, remind me to ask Will why bears seem to carry shrimp and chicken with them. "We all live in a yellow submarine~! Yellow submarine~! yellow submarine~!" Running from annoying songs stuck in your head, Your authoress, Nina Dear Norma, Wake up and tell Wally you like him already, he doesn't bite! Also, make sure you don't sing about submarines, he hates that. Love, Your authoress, Nina Dear Schwartz, Thanks for bringing these two together... But really, you can stop torturing them now. Norma needs that antidote and Wally probably isn't enjoying himself standing over there with a bladed stick (what is that thing anyway?) in his stomach. And I'll make sure to buy you a new mask after the epilogue. Not appreciating you killing her plants with your dark mist of doom, Your authoress, Nina

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RueLin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:07:05 -0600

Hohoho, this is interesting. Dear Lian, You, my Elizabeth Bennet, I hope you get this through your thick head: Happiness often comes in the form of arrogant, presumptuous, military men. And you need to stick your head out of your comfort zone a little more, girl! You're the heroine of this story! No matter how annoying you come across t some people, you are the center! Dear Sheng, My Mr. Darcy. Just get this through your equally thick head: not everything goes as planned, so put down your military perfectionism and just propose already!! Dear Mo Li, You, girl, need to learn how to follow your heart. Yes, your fiance is falling in love with your twin sister, but do you really like him? I think not! So let him go, and chase after the one your truly love! Don't waste your time trying for something that will not happen. Dear Gen Yu, Like I said to Mo Li, if you like a girl, then go after her! Don't stand behind the shadow of your brother and sink into the background! You are perhaps the most gentlemanly person I've ever created, so get your act up and just tell her what you feel and not what you are obligated to do. Comprende? Love, RueLin

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jlforcey — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:28:42 -0600

Helpful, yes! Dear Sanjay, You are terribly uptight, but extremely intelligent and calculated. I'm really glad you have a heart when it comes down to it. Thank you for enduring 12 years of morally questionably crap that I throw at you, and taking it like a scientist: "There's a reason for this, correct?" I really appreciate you trying to understand it in that light. Lots of love, Your Creator Dear Number Eight, To some, you are not actually a thinking human being, but I know better. Thank you for being intelligent and curious and better than the rest. Thank you for taking risks, and for knowing your environment better than those who supposedly control it on your behalf. I'm sorry you probably end up dying. Thanks again and lots of love, Your Creator

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Jacqueline Rochow — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:41:06 -0600

Dear June, You are mentally ill. Please, please take this into account and do not kill anybody. Given your circumstances, I admire your strength and quick thinking, and I apologise for the situation I've put you in. I especially apologise for the planet's atmosphere. I know that high carbon dioxide level is not fun to breathe, but I assure you there's sufficient oxygen. And the light. The upper atmosphere was not my fault, it happened on its own. You'll get through this, though. It won't be fun, and you're going to have to confront things about yourself you don't like, but you will get through this. Dear Jason, I'm sorry. About everything. I'm sorry about the fate of your species, it was inevitable. I'm sorry about what the isolation is doing to you. I'm sorry about the atmosphere, and I'm sorry that your captain June is such a paranoid bitch. I'm especially sorry about the aliens, and about what they're going to do to June. She will get better, although you'll never be able to stand her again. I admire your strength. Good luck. Dear Markham, The death was your choice, and I'll honour it. Sorry about your experiment. Dear Dahglin, You're easily the most fun. Be strong for June, she'll need you on Jahara. Sorry about the experiment, and especially about Markham. I couldn't stop her. Dear Del Caleri Grye, Thank you for keeping the rest of the cast alive for so long. I hope you survive, even though you're more boring than dry muesli. Regards, Jack

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ALynnL07 — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:14:32 -0600

Dear Lucian, I apologize in advance because of my plans of getting you arrested. It will make an interesting story though, if Ivan doesn't kill me for putting you in such danger! Dear Ivan, Related to the above, don't make me regret this. Dear Dylan, I'm not sure how I'll have you react to Lucian's arrest, but I'm sure I'll think of something. Maybe you'll stop Ivan from going on a rampage? Dear Evelina, Your time to shine is coming up! I never thought I'd make a legal-assistant type character, especially out of you, but hey, the idea seems cool! Love, Your Author. ~ <3

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mike1433 — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:58:15 -0600

Dear Tag, You've had it the easiest so far, but that's the story of your life isn't it? You get by on luck,natural talent, and charm. Well, you're luck is about to run out. Don't worry though, you'll pull through OK as long as I don't get bored enough with you to kill you. You have to face it man, you're supporting cast all have much more interesting issues they're dealing with than you do. Dear Jean, You've taken a lot crap so far and I know you're sick of it. Hang in there baby, things are about to get a lot better for you. Dear Johnny, You're going to be introduced in the next chapter, I think we're going to have a lot of fun together.

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Mellybeans0919 — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:00:59 -0600

Dear Jenny: You've changed over the course of the story from self-centered to having a heart. Just as I wrote that out, I realized that is what is supposed to happen, characters change. I like what you are becoming. Dear Erica: You're a freak and I love it. You make things very interesting. Dear Cassidy: Your background went nowhere, and you are now going to be killed. But I think that is what was supposed to happen. Have a good death.

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littlewisp — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:55:17 -0600

Diampha, You are awesome and win. Don't let Rax push you around so much. Love, lw

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lifegoeson — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:48:36 -0600

Dear Laurie, I'm sorry I'm in the process of killing you off. It's nothing against you, it's just to make everyone else suffer, so I suppose in the end it's against everyone but you. But yeah, and I'm pretty sorry no-one ever sees your death, and they only find out about it through a news programme. I'm sure you'll forgive me, but there's no feasible way I can bring you back into the story without it entirely going down the drain, so you'll have to live with it. Or, rather the opposite. Dear Maguire, I'm sorry you have to live with your worst enemy, and now your best friend has been killed off, and everyone expects you to save the city with one hand tied behind your back. And it doesn't look like you're scheduled in for a break any time soon if this story goes as I'm planning it. It might, eventually though. Cross your fingers. Dear Arthur, I would say I'm sorry that you've actually found someone to tolerate your awful behaviour, and now they're dead, but it's all par for the story. Consider this a learning curve. Things will probably get better for you soon, although I know right now they aren't looking too great. Just look to the future, and try not to become whiny, you're supposed to be a villain, okay? Dear Ryan, I know this can't last, so have fun destroying things whilst you can. I'm sorry if Arthur doesn't notice your efforts, but your actions are somewhat misguided. Maybe in the sequel...

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ladyhadhafang — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:56:04 -0600

Dear Padme, I would be lying if I said you were easy to write in these chapters. You were actually kind of hard, really. Still, I quite like writing you, and though I do wish that I had found a more dignified way for you to get captured than...y'know. Seriously, I am so sorry. I know it's technically "canon" that you get captured, but still. I'm so sorry. I quite liked writing your vision about Naboo and Obi-Wan and Sabe (I just hope the vision doesn't come true, but then again, I'm not too optimistic) though, as well as...just about everything, really. :) Seriously, you may be a trial to write at times, but you're never really boring. And I love that. :) Much love, Your author Dear Jar-Jar, I'm so sorry, man. I'm so sorry. *Hugs* I can do nothing but apologize. I wish I'd been able to save you from Palpatine, but apparently, he's more of a vindictive sonuvabitch than I thought. I just hope he doesn't succeed in starting the Empire like in canon. Sorry beyond belief, Your author Dear Palpatine/Sidious, I don't know whether to be repulsed by you or be in awe of your efforts, I really don't. And the fact that you're so incredibly easy to write doesn't help either. I mean, Jesus Christ! D: About to have nightmares tonight thanks to you, Your author Dear Ventress, I'll admit I didn't expect you to be as close to Vader as you were (after all, you kind of messed with his mentor in canon, and that aside, rivalry's kind of encouraged amongst the Sith, it really is), but it's kind of adorable and heartbreaking at the same time. Maybe you and Vader will end up together, but in all honesty...I think I'll have to wait and see. Much hugs, Your author Dear Vader, I'll admit it took a while for you to show up, but you didn't disappoint me in the slightest. Seriously, man -- you were awesome. I have no words for why, but you were just...awesome. :) Love, Your author Dear Dooku/Tyrannus, You were pretty fun to write in this chapter. I especially liked you ribbing Vader -- of sorts -- about his, um, hormones. Sort of funny and creepy at the same time. *Prays you and the others don't hurt Padme too much. Seriously* Shivering, Your author Dear Trade Federation and Separatists, You were pretty fun to write this chapter. Although, Gunray? I'm really sorry I relegated you to "hiding under a desk" status -- it may be IC (I dunno), but still...yeah, sorry. Having fun nonetheless, Your author Dear Ar Four, Be safe, okay? Seriously. Love, Your author Dear Mace, Yoda, and co., Be wary of Sidious, all right? And Mace -- seriously, listen to Dorme. All right? Wishing you luck, Your author Dear Dorme, No words, just *hugs*. Seriously. Sniffling, Your author Dear Jango (and Boba), Sorry I had so many people busting your balls these chapters, Jango, man. *Sighs* I just hope you and Boba make it out all right, I really do. And you were great to write this chapter, seriously -- I loved getting into your mindset, I really did. :) Hugs, Your author Dear Obi-Wan and Sabe, Can't wait to write you getting to Naboo! :D And be safe. Seriously. Don't get ensnared by Sidious whatever you do. Hugs, Your author

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Rinnian — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:43:02 -0600

Dear Serenity, You need to stop being so tsundere. You're going to wind up with Aubrey after the story is said and done, and you need to just accept that. I realize I intend for you to eventually realize the 'error of your ways,' so to speak and have a change of heart, but seriously, you're kind of a bitch. Also, I'm not stupid. I am your god. I can tell you already think Aubrey is a pretty boy. Listen, girl. I made you, and I can destroy you. Love, Rin Dear Aubrey, You also need to stop being tsundere, but for way more reasons than Serenity does. I mean, you're a boy, you're not supposed to do that. Anyway, I realize Serenity's is kind of a bitch, but she honestly just can't relate to you. Don't worry, that'll end soon. She thinks you have a nice ass, by the way. She was checking you out both times you came into the store, but the whole 'homeless' thing makes you a bit unappealing, even if you're very good-looking. You smell like crap. Jayda says 'haha, you have a dead sister,' also, but that's not news, and technically has nothing to do with the novel itself, in its current state, because she's not even a character. Love, Rin Dear Zxy, You flat out scared the crap out of me when you decided to go crazy with grief and murder the mayor. That wasn't nice. You're a nice guy, you're not a villain or anything, you're the protagonist. You ain't even Bane, what are you doing? Look at your life, look at your choices. Stop killing people in cold blood. You're going to reinforce the "stereotype" that all magic people are nutjobs just trying to kill good, upstanding humans. Also, you sort of broke your peaceful diplomat policy there, but...I guess that can't be helped during war. Other than that, you should probably check on Aubrey more often. He's losing weight and getting into worlds of trouble. This isn't really news perse, but I mean...just control that kid. Love, Rin Dear Bane, Where are you? Love, Rin

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studentofrhythm — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:40:19 -0600

Dear Itasca, If I understand correctly, your personality is very similar to mine, and I plan on continuing to write you based on what I imagine my motives would be if I were a woman. I guess this may account in part for your strong attraction to Greg, who has always had several autobiographical features. Dear Itasca and Greg, I will do my best to keep either of you from degenerating into Mary Sues. By the time you read this, your relationship will have been destroyed as a result of weaknesses that I feel I had to allow in pursuit of this goal. Maybe you'll forgive me, but you might have a harder time forgiving yourselves. In any case, if it's any consolation I anticipate great gratitude for you both when this is all over, for helping me work out some things that should help me in future writing. Love, your author

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Siriah — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:58:19 -0600

Dear March, Writing your lines has been amazing fun so far, they practically write themselves! You also helped solve a plot hole I hadn't even realized was there. I do think that I'm going to make the dragon snatch you up and attempt to eat you within the next chapter or two, because there's literally no reason for him not to dispose of you on the earliest opportunity, but don't worry. You'll survive. Your secret, however, will not. Love, The Writer

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pleonastication — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:15:04 -0600

Dear Jason, You've just solved a plot problem that I've been struggling with since the very start, and you did is so nonchalantly that I can't help but think that even as a kid you're way smarter than me. Thanks for that. P.S. Sorry about... all the things. Love, Your Author.

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Supermatz — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:18:45 -0600

^ awesome. made me lol And erm. I dont really have a character to thank. or well... I might all well now that im here eh. Dear Jenn Buchanan, I was I was a cumpter nerd like you. You teach me so much about nerdlife that I wish I had a different life, kind of. Also, I always look forward to writing your bits and way prefer you over my other characters but dont tell them pleeez. Thanx. Mathilde.

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Calista.Artemis — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:13:02 -0600

Dear Cobalt/Rohann, Oh. My. God. THANK YOU SO FREAKING MUCH! Thanks so much for telling me that you are the same person! I was pretty sure that someone in the Bronze colony other than Xenon was from Earth, but I really wasn't sure who it was. But apparently it's YOU, Rohann! Only you're going by the name Cobalt on Bronze! Oh my God, Xenon is going to be so elated when she finds out! Especially since she hates Cobalt! Oh, not I can't wait to write that part! Thanks a World, Calista Dear Xenon, I love you. You're one of the funnest Characters that I've ever channeled, and you have a WONDERFUL backstory. I love you so much. I can't wait until you find the food at the end of the novel, and get to go back to the Earth that apparently wasn't destroyed at all (oops, I just gave away the ending, my bad *sarcasm*). Anyway, I love you so much, dearie. Thanks for telling me everything you know and correcting the mistakes in the story and filling in the plot holes. Love ya, Claista Dear Bismuth, Just... No. =/ No love at all, Your unfortunate creator.

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BenCrome — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:45:41 -0600

Dear Uncle Cornelius, Where the fuck did you come from? Whose Uncle are you? WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY BOOK?

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Never_Goodbye — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:03:04 -0600

Dear Lindsey, Thank you for being so motivated. Your work ethic spills over into me - it makes me write more because I want to see what happens to you and also because you'd be disappointed in me if I don't. Also, I'm sorry for what's going to happen but hang in there, it will make you a better person and (I'm pretty sure) you'll get your man in the end. Dear Rob, Thank you for embodying the person I need you to while still giving me artistic license to tweak as I want to. You have so much potential in your character and I'm sorry I haven't listened to you more. (I'm getting too much of my own voice in your dialogue and I need to pay more attention to what you want to say.) I will try harder because I know there is a really awesome character in there that needs to get out! Dear Audrey, Thank you for being an unexpected surprise. I intended you to be bright and bubbly and ditzy but you're actually totally awesome. I kinda wish you were my best friend too. You all rock. This is all going must more nicely than I expected. :)

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Dairenna — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:56:26 -0600

Dear Rika, THANK YOU for taking a step back and giving everyone else some screen time. I know you're used to getting all the attention and secretly crave it, but thank you for being like:"Whoa, the other's need some personality too," The comment about them being cardboard cutouts was not needed though. ;) Dear Garrick, YOU HAVE A PERSONALITY? And it's awesome. Thanks for revealing that bit of information you quirky guy. Deep down you're not as happy-go-lucky as you come across and you're "emo" moments are fun to write. Dear Emidio, I still don't get what's with the kids. Why won't you tell me? But thanks for being both the disturber of situations by questioning everything and the solver of problems by being logical about fights. Dear Reeva, Er, sorry about the implied weakness and everything but I need you to go into the lab on your own to ask Yuksa something then become totally slammed by a plot-twist. Don't worry, you get your very own scene next because all the guys will be asleep. Unless Rika tries to sneak in there, I can't guarntee he'll stay in bed.

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ALynnL07 — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:07:21 -0600

Dear Dylan, Holy CRAP. Dude. That was awesome how you saved Lucian in the last chapter and gave me my best cliffhanger yet! I'm really, really starting to love you. And then the scene you had later on with the misunderstanding of Ivan's immortality was just precious. Dear Ivan, I made you pass out. Sorry. I had to do it. I had to give you at least one weakness if I went and made you immortal. Kudos to getting back into your lovable, cynical self. Dear Lucian, You surprised me today. I didn't think you could stay totally chill when Ivan was in trouble, but I guess you can hold it together when you need to heal him. I hope I'm not making you OOC. Dear Evelina, You're still not introduced yet. Forgive me. Your Loving Creator.

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Cypress11 — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:42:24 -0600

Dear Phoenix, First of all I'd like to apologize for making you an orphan. It was necessary, and think of all of the worldly experience you gained because of it. I'd like thank you for being such a wonderful mentor and protector and later (although you don't know it yet) lover to my dear little Whisper. Don't tell her, but you're my favorite. You're always there at the right time, know just what to say, and have an interesting enough back story that I don't forget it after a few days of coming up with it. I'd also like to thank you for cooperating with me. Some of us (cough Jode cough cough), just aren't cooperating. But you my friend always do exactly what I want you to do and sometimes a little more. I don't care what anyone else says, you're real to me. Your loving creator, Maranda

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littlewisp — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:16:21 -0600

Dearest Anumde, You, sir, are an iron oyster with clasps of steel. I am fairly sure you have a pearl or ten locked up tight in there, but I cannot be certain until you do something other than observe. Please give me a hint to have you do something other than observe and offer overlooked commentary. There is a badass in you waiting to shine, and I am waiting to revel in it while cackling madly at all the other characters who took you for granted or underestimated you. I got your back, man, if you'll let me. Lovingly, lw PS - beat Rax up for me. That arsehole deserves it.

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MystShadow — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:18:17 -0600

Dear Melissa, At first i didn't understand what you were doing when you kept pressing me in a particular direction in regards to your personality and reactions to things. I'm sorry it took me so long to realise you were trying to show me who you really are. I was trying to mould you into someone you aren't, thank you for showing me the truth of yourself. Thank you for being so understanding and adaptable with what is happening to you. It will all work out for you, i promise. Oh... and trust me, he might not seem it at first, but he's EXACTLY what you need. Your loving creator and friend, Myst. Dear Jazz, Seriously, can you get any hotter? Stop it! You make me feel like i'm writing a sex scene just by having you leaning against a wall and smirking! (Don't really stop, i LOVE you as you are, you're bringing life to counteract the heavy plot.) I don't know where this charisma and magnetism has come from, but you are going to completely knock everyone off their feet. I can't wait to see you do it! Also, it's going to be hard for a while, and i am sorry about that, but i promise that it will all work out for the best in the end. Keep at it Jazz, keep dancing and you'll get what you've always wanted. Your loving creator and friend, Myst.

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ladyhadhafang — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:08:36 -0600

Dear Obi-Wan, I'll confess, there were times (such as writing the flashback with you and Qui-Gon talking about Padme) that I did kind of want to slap you. I mean, I love you dearly, but you were such a brat back in the PHANTOM MENACE, you really were. XD But in all seriousness, you were great in this chapter, surprisingly easy to write. And I do remember I came close to crying while writing you -- all the while wanting to hug you and telling you it would be okay. All in all, I have to say...keep being awesome. Seriously. :) Much love, Your author P.S. You may have been a brat back in TPM, but you were a likeable brat. :) Sort of like Kevin Flynn in the first TRON movie, really. #Wonders if that would make Anakin Sam, but that's another story. P.P.S. And I now have images of an evil Sam Flynn. Can't say it's the...worst thing my imagination's conjured up so far. P.P.P.S. You might want to pay attention to those dreams you're having, you really should. They might turn out to be really, really important. P.P.P.P.S. I think your Padawan might be in a massive amount of trouble. So...be sure to be in touch with her. I'm not sure if it'll do that much good, but at least try. P.P.P.P.P.S. Whatever you do, don't trust Palpatine. I know that may seem unnecessary because you don't like him much to begin with, but it's still something to keep in mind. I really don't want you or Padme being manipulated by him, I really don't. Just be safe, okay? *Hugs* Dear Sabe, You were also massively fun to write in this chapter. I love your wry sense of humor, your compassion, and generally how all around *fun* you are to be around. Just be careful on Naboo, all right? And don't trust Palpatine. I know it may sound redundant because you don't seem to like Palpatine either, but I'm mostly saying. The guy's already sunk his claws into poor Jar-Jar; I don't want him to get you too. (Although, in the case of the Order, I'm not too optimistic... :/) Much hugs, Your author Dear Padme, I'm so sorry, Padme. I'm so sorry. I can do nothing but apologize for putting you in this predicament...seriously. I'm sorry. Feeling guilty as hell (and that's an Understatement!), Your author

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EileenK98 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:10:39 -0600

Dear "Kerne" and "Alain", Yeah, we know who you really are. Listen, guys, I need a favor from you two. Can you please, a little later in the story, keep everyone entertained while Our Heroes ride off to save Laura? If you're good at it, I'll even give you a song (though it probably won't be in the final cut). Thanks, Your Gleeky Author

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sarinn — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:41:52 -0600

Dear Gwen, Out of all the jobs to get in a new city, you had to get one as a nude model for university art students? Did you ever stop to think that you are going to school with these students? And what do you mean you used to do this back in your old town? Did I miss something somewhere? Confused, Sarinn

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Telamir — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:50:51 -0600

Dear Miri, Where the hell did you come from? Damn, woman. You're making the captain look bad, but you're just what this story needed. Just don't go get hurt or killed. I think Madhava would bombard the country from afar if that happened. You two may not be together, but that doesn't mean he doesn't care. Love, Tela

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painofwhiteclaudia — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:02:49 -0600

I love this idea! Dear Leigh, Are you done being the brooding battle vixen? If not, can you at least give Ezra a bit of a break? I love you to bits and all of your changes. Dealing with supernatural forces isn't easy, but it amazes me how youi can deal with it without losing your cynical mood and skepticism. Love Pain Read Ezra, I am surprised that I haven't thrown you into the insane asylum yet. You surprise me every time I put you into a story Nd this time is no different. You and Leigh forever balance each other out, but this time ariund, you are much stronger personality wise. You can be an unbelievable bum at times, but your passion is always burning bright. However, don't lose your cool when an Elder Thing comes to greet you. Love, Pain Dear Lolieri, I have no idea why your name is spelled like that, but I hope to learn more about you! You are the honest answer to this mystery and I hope that you can forgive me! Love, Pain

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September Garland — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:09:03 -0600

Dear Mira, Sorry about the dismemberment. Here's to better luck in the prequel! Love, September

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emberwing — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:33:21 -0600

Dear Fletcher Are you sure you aren't sticking around? I'd kinda intended for you to join in on the space pirate shenanigans. Listne, you're Gran will be fine. She completly beat the **** out of Mira. hat speaks VOLUMES for her personality and I LOVE it. but listen, make your decision soon, okay? They'll be leaving sometime today. Dear Rhea Oh good greif you ahven't come n yet and I'm both dreading and looking forward to it oh god

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clutzycricket — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:19:17 -0600

Dear Azalea, Stop freaking me out with your coldness. You're a mischevious hothead. Stop being such a pessimest and screwing with Olivia's head. Even if it spins out new plot ideas. No Love, Me Dear Olivia, Sorry! You shall get a shiny new crossbow at the end of this. And thank you for your crazy knowledge of ballads giving me new plot. Also, I'm really sorry for what's coming up in chapter fifteen. I'm really, really sorry. Yet with no regrets, Your Authoress.

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littlewisp — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:34:25 -0600

Dear Kuyeix, Wow! For being developed for a totally different story idea and setting you sure did surprise me by popping up in this one! I will have to alter your backstory a touch, but I promise that you will be given as much attention and screen time as you so definitely deserve -- you're just going to have to wait a bit. Also, I promise I will not make you 'good' or 'evil,' but will hold true to your creation ideals that you simply do what needs to be done not matter what others think of you. You're like BATMAN! . . .not really, but you know. Also, don't hate me when the inevitability of you and Diampha becoming best friends 4 lyfe happens. It won't be like that, exactly, but you will play a pivotal role in her development. You'll still be a standalone though, not just a plot device for Dia. You're one of my favorites. Chin up! Yours, lw

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LemonyFool — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:09:37 -0600

Dear Hannah, I love you. Seriously, you are awesome. I want to give you a high five and a hug. I'm sorry for putting you through all the shit that I did. I'm sorry that you're kind of somewhere where you'd rather die than live. But things are gonna get better, I promise, okay? So look on the brightside. Love, Lemony. P.S.Oh and Lila? Yeah. Lila's coming to rescue you. She loves you and she's not marrying that douchebag, Henry. So it's all good, okay? :D

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janessaMichell — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:14:52 -0600

Dear Leah, You are the cutest, sweetest 8 year old ever! I'm so glad you're Emily's sister...she has enough to worry about with her heart. You brighten her day (and mine). Please don't stop being sweet. Dear Hanna, For a friend, you sure know how to say the things that need to be said. I never thought you'd be this loyal to Emily. This is good- it means she has a girl friend! Love, Me

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Dairenna — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:40:07 -0600

Dear all, Sorry for making this a non-action novel and more of a spy-thriller where you're all wandering around looking for the truth. I really did mean to have you guys fight more but this suddenly became less about your powers and more about how much Rayma is lying to all of you. Don't worry, there will be a bunch of fight scenes in the next chapter. Dear Garrick, When did you become a hacker? I mean yes, I knew you were a child genius with computers but a hacker, really? The whole breaking into Lifeworks Inc mainframe and altering the security recordings on the teams private floor was awesome though. And to do it in a little over an hour. You are amazing and I love you. Dear Reeva, You are such a vain little tease. What was with that last scene and leaving your underwear behind? I mean I know you had to make it seemed like you and Rika slept together to distract the cyborg and whoever is spying on you guys through the hidden cameras in your floor, but really now? That's kind of cruel because now he's going to be strung along. I might kind of start to hate you for that. But I do have to give you props for handling finding the failed experiments so well and not freaking out. Dear Rika, No dear, she didn't suddenly start liking you. Don't read into the panties thing, really don't. She won't like you ever. If you want, you can have Garrick. I really can't thank you enough for taking a step back and giving the others a chance to shine though, really I can't. But when do you go from a cool, aloof character to someone with a personality that everyone loves? Tell me about that would you? Dear Emidio, Uh, hi. Yes, I do remember you. I know, you haven't gotten an exclusive scene to become a full blown person yet but you're known as the main idea man right now. I mean, you're the one figuring out what's really going on with Rayma and Lifeworks Inc. Rika's great for planning on missions but when it comes to half-truths, you're the man. You're going to blow everyone's mind soon and you're the main reason for why the second to last fight scene will be so successful so don't worry too much. I've got lost of love to toss your way. Dear Yuksa, I apologize in advance for what's going to happen to you in the next few chapters. You're really a great guy under all the falsehoods and I hate to see you off like that. It's completely needed though for the plot, I'm sorry. Dear Rayma, You're a jerk and I hate you. Love, Renna

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clynn07 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:48:27 -0600

Dear Shay, You may be the narrator of my novel, but you were also the hardest character for me to figure out. Thanks for being patient through all the name changes. Although I've never had an FMC like you before, you're perfect for this story - even if you think you don't belong. Sorry about your family - I promise you'll get closure with them eventually. And although you don't know it yet, Kenzie, Zach, and James need you more than any of you realize. Also, I apologize for the decision you're gonna have to make. Dear James, You've had the hardest life out of anyone in this book - and things are about to get even worse before they can get better. Fight for Shay - if you let her go, she might not come back. Also, stop with the low self esteem. You're awesome, even though I can understand why you wouldn't think so. Stay strong. I'm rooting for you. Dear Kenzie, Shay's going to give you the one thing you've never been able to get yourself. Remember that when she asks you to do the same. Please continue being loud - you're a little bossy, but you're the perfect best friend for Shay. Even when you think she's completely wrong, keep on sticking up for her - it's one of your best qualities. Dear Zach, I hate what you do to Shay, but I adore what you do to the plot. In other news, your eyes are beautiful and perfect. Dear Paul, Thanks so much for arriving in my storyline completely unannounced, and then deciding on top of being an extra supporting character, you were gonna be a traitor. More conflict? No problem. Dear Justin, I am so, so sorry for what I'm about to do to you and James. Love, The Author (:

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ladyhadhafang — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:38:11 -0600

Dear Obi-Wan, I think the only real complaint about you was why you were so damn easy to write in this chapter. I mean, really! Seriously, I loved your talk with Padme about politicians, I loved how you stood up for Padme to Sio Bibble (especially considering in the flashback with Qui-Gon, you were kind of a jerk to her. Sort of shows how much you care about her), I loved your crush on Sabe (seriously, just adorable! :D), and somehow, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I somehow wish this was Obidala now (and I don't even *like* Obidala), if only because your friendship with Padme is just so unbelievably sweet it hurts. :3 Ah well...friendship is good too. :) Hoping you stay awesome forever, Your author Dear Sio Bibble, I'll be honest, I kind of wanted to slap you in this chapter. I still quite like you, though -- I know you were doing the best you can, and that you were anxious about the state of the Republic and everything. I just hope that I'll be able to write you into the CLONE WARS section of it (if I get around to writing the Clone Wars section of it -- *note to self: get Clone Wars on DVD ASAP. * -- that is) -- I would love to see you and Jamillia kicking ass! :D Maybe when Obi-Wan and co. go to Naboo and see Jar-Jar again, mebbe? :3 Wishing you luck, Your author Dear Queen Jamillia, You were great in this chapter. Seriously. You were kind, you were funny, but you also had your limits and weren't afraid to exercise them. Like with Bibble, I can't wait to see you kicking ass -- in your own way -- in CLONE WARS! :D Much love, Your author Dear Sabe, You were great in this chapter. Seriously. :) Resourceful, clever, witty, kind, a bit vulnerable -- I think you're shaping up to be one of my favorite characters right now. I can't wait to write you and Obi-Wan kicking ass on Geonosis, seriously! :D And in CLONE WARS, for that matter. :) Much love, Your author * I guess the problem is it won't be the same without the original cast members. I know, I'm pathetic. XD

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Souronella — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:25:20 -0600

Dear my new unnamed MC, Please don't doubt your newly found exotic pet. You know that Dragon hates it when you doubt your capability, right? 3 He loves you so much and he just wants to go home. Also, I'm going to name you, sometime soon. :> Also, I would like you to know that you're not going to grow senile and alone. I'll give you a boyfriend somewhere in the end of book 1. After all, deary, you have three books to star in. We're still in the first. No need for distractions! D: But I know you're sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo adorable! And you turn 18 in book 1 just like me :> No NaNoWriMos for you though. Dear Dragon, Unnamed MC likes you very much and would like to keep you as a pet forever, you can read hearts and minds and you know that, so you're cheating! Cheater dragons! D: I'm seriously going to give you a name a tad after I give dear MC a name. I also seriously mean it. But for now, she'll still continue calling you Dragon. It's cute anyway! (wait, do I mean fierce?) I love you Dragon! *steals from unnamed MC* xP ~ Moi

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Koneko Mizuki — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:54:40 -0600

Dear Sofia, I like you more than I probably should like a MC. You're hopelessly formal, anti-social, sarcastic, conniving, and manipulative. You enjoy long-winded speech that no girl your age should use in real life. But that's exactly why I love you. You're the most interesting character I've had the pleasure of writing, so far. But I still like Xander better. ~Mumsy Dear Xander, I'm sorry you have to put up with Sofia all the time. Yes, I know you'd do anything for her because she saved you, but seriously, she stands outside the shower and acts like it's no big deal when you step out? And she calls you "pet" all the time, too...but you're fun to write. You're a lot more honest than Sofia, and you're definitely a better person than she is. I guess you're the "heart" of the novel. Even if, y'know, you willingly kill whomever Sofia wants you to. Still! ~Mumsy

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AnneVR — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:20:36 -0600

Dear miss Fortesque, I can't believe you haven't yet figured out your dear, late father's totally evil scheme. I mean when you were little, he made you cite names of demons like other kids learn nursery rhymes! From the grave, he has you practicing drawing ritualistic sigils all over your cabin! Presumably to "save the world", but seriously - who'd buy that? And what about the demons tattooed onto your skin? The fact that the crew of the ship you're on has just mindlessly slaughtered a group of pirates, practically bathing in their blood? Need anymore hints?! But that's just how I want it. You'll figure out in the end, and it will be very epic :-) Love, the author Dear captain Torrington, Sorry that it degenerated so quickly into barbarism and occultness. Yours is a really fine ship, and I'll try to keep her afloat, even if you do end up sacrificing yourself in the end. And sorry about miss F, too. I know you like her (although you can't have a romantic envolvement with her - I forbid it!). Love, the author.

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FairytaleHero — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:38:13 -0600

Dear Gina, You being a Chandrew shipper just made my day. You and Andy are sorta turning into comic relief, but I love it. You'll get a more serious part later on, but for now let's keep it to the slash jokes. Hooray! Love, Faye xxx

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gravi — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:16:38 -0600

Dear Aleksandr, I've just met you and I love you. Love, your crazy author. Get used to it, bud.

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tamara_the_muse — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:54:28 -0600

Dear Alex, You're far too adorable when you're traumatized. Actually, you're adorable all the time, but this whole completely out of your depth thing is too cute for words. Yours, ~Tamara, who isn't mildly sadistic at all, what are you talking about?

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Horsey-Girly — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:40:50 -0600

Dear Gaytor, I am sorry I killed Chelsea. I am sorry your father was so horrible to you, and that is why you do not drink coffee. I am very sorry for throwing all these things at you, and making you cry a lot. I swear, it will get better in the end, trust me. You should have a crown for being such a good little character and rolling with the punches. I am also sorry for almost drowning and burning you. That was mean, but it needed to be done. Oh, and I am sorry for making you lose your pants twice. Another thing, I am sorry for locking you in that box made out of elephant bones. Dear Chelsea, I am sorry I had Trever enter your mind, and make you jump off that cliff. I am glad you some how survived though. Although, only Trever knows your alive, and is already back in your dreams, I swear I will send someone to rescue you. I am also sorry I made you break your arms and a couple ribs. Oh, and you will find food soon, since you have been so good to me. I think high tide will push some clams or something up onto the beach. The only problem is, how will you start a fire with only one arm? Details, details, December is the time to worry about details. Dear Trever, You have been quite a remarkable villain. I do not know how you do it. Forcing Chelsea to choose between her own life or Gaytors, and soon you will shine again. I am sorry for putting you in a coma, as you were really quite interesting, but you are awake now so it is all good. Also, I am sorry you had to be stabbed in the neck with a paperclip, but Gaytor had to get ahead, by the element of surprise. I am also sorry Gaytor beat you into a coma, but you really should not have been taunting him like that. Dear Caitlynn, I know you blame yourself for Chelseas death, but it really is not your fault. I am sorry I made you pull Gaytor out of that freezing river, but he would have drowned if you did not. I am also sorry if you die, because I really do like you. But you might become a victim of a fight you are not even in. Sorry :/ Love, Your Creator P.s. Sorry for typos o.0 Just woke up, and I never was a very good speller. That is why spellcheck has been turned off in November ;)

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ladyhadhafang — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:57:23 -0600

Dear Sabe's family, I'll admit that I was so worried about introducing you if only because OCs are really, really hard to write. But honestly? I like you. :) I like you a bunch. :) *Hugs* Hope I can write more stories with you in the future. :) Much love, Your author Dear Obi-Wan, No words, just...*sniffles and hugs* Seriously. You're becoming so much of the Woobie here that it's not funny. Possibly being too much of a maternal nutter for her own good, Your author Dear Sabe, I'll admit I had a bit of trouble writing you this chapter, but honestly? You were great. I'm starting to love the chemistry developing between you and Obi-Wan, I really am. *Hugs both you and Obi-Wan* Just stay away from Sidious, all right? I know it sounds redundant considering everything else, but...yeah. Much love, Your author

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Dairenna — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:43:25 -0600

Dear Emidio, Rika, Garrick and Reeva, OMFG, I don't know where that came from! I'm so, so, so SORRY! I love you I really do. I'm not entirely sure why I exploded all your hover motor cycles and just about killed all four of you in one foul swoop. Garrick, oh I am so sorry for ripping your legs off. You'll get them back...or grow new ones. I haven't decided which yet. RIKA! What the HELL? Why did you just KISS Garrick? Explain! I don't care if you're patella is broken, tell me what's going on in that brain of yours. Emidio, haha, nice on the multiple tornados. You're awesome, really. And you came out the least injured. Fancy that. Reeva, sorry for breaking your arm and shredding the skin off your leg. Don't worry, you'll be fine. Dear Rayma, You are a complete jerk for making them go on so many consecutive assignments with barely 6 hours between each one. They need more rest then that. Dear Yuksa, Mind telling me when you're coming back? You kind of took off and you're supposed to be developing so people can feel bad when you have your final scene. Dear Cyborgs, So, there's only one male cyborg? What's with that? And why is he the one who's the mechanic? You're all weird. Really, really weird. But I like it.

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DoveSong_13 — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:04:37 -0600

Dear Kiara, Thank you. I know I was planning on giving you a complex about having killed someone anyway, but thank you for taking it so well, and for developing it right in your first scene, without me even noticing! And you still kept your head (sort of)! Also, thanks for leaving your shoes and that apple core behind, they're gonna use them to track you. How? I have no idea. But thanks for at least giving them that chance so they can catch up to you later. don't worry, things will work out. Keep going strong, girl! Love, Your Author Dear Shadow, Thank you for having the perfect attitude! Your intro was awesome! On a side note, can you try to show up sometime soon? I thought you were going to catch up last night, but then you didn't. what's up with that? Well, you'll find a cool way to make your entrance, I know you will. Love, Your Author Dear Sierra, You started out as rough, sarcastic, and brave with little regard for the law. You've become a sweet, motherly girl with an almost obsessive loyalty to the government.... what happened? I mean, not to say I don't like the change, but it's not what I expected. Either way, thanks for getting Kelsey out of there. Now just stay safe for a bit while I figure out how to effectively time-skip you a few months....... Love, Your Author

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Dhynamic — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:20:18 -0600

Dear Grant, I really can't tell if you're going for mysterious or boring at this point. Also, what happened to the magic? I know you've got some secrets but it would really, really help everyone if you could open up just a bit. You tend to keep fading into the background. You know more of what's going on than everyone else, so let's hear some of it! Love, Your author. Dear Colette, Wow, girl. I really did not expect this level of awesome from you. Who knew you'd have such an amazing history? Kick some ass and take some names. Also, don't worry about the Elysarra. She'll still be kicking for a while now. Love, Your author. Dear Rindall, Stop being so likable. You're supposed to be an ass. Stop it. P.S. - Stop having such good chemistry with Colette! She deserves better than you!

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swegan — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:06:40 -0600

DEAR CAMPERS: I love you all, soooooo much, more than you know. Even though I get frustrated with you sometimes for being boring. Or crying. Or just... argh. You are the best characters I could ever ask for- you're easy to write for and you make writing downright hilarious. Kevin, don't tell the others, but you're still my favourite, what with all your jokes and mood-lightening. Good luck with Katy. She likes you more than you think. Probably a lot more, since you all seem to have a libido infection this year. Whitney, you are amazing and awesome and I LOVE YOU TO DEATH for taking charge always and being the fearless, amazing girl that nobody can beat. You da boss. John, OH MY GOD WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU? Wheels to the extreme! Although I'd suggest you start thinking with your brain and not your... well, nevermind. But you know I love you anyway. Alana, STOP CRYING. Okay, I take that back. You did actually move the plot along with that road trip. Which made for some hilarious hot-dog lines. And you'll get better. And what don't I know about you and Sam, hmmm? Sam, DID YOU PROPOSE TO ALANA AND NOT TELL ME? But seriously. Where's old mischevious Sam? Why have you gotten so serious and devoted? It's nice, but seriously, dude, cut it out. Kevin needs your humour. Coupled with his, you two are unstoppable. Yalee, go easy on John. He's trying. Plus, he misses you. More than you know. And please talk to Faith and Whitney WAAAAAY more often. Katy, JUMP KEVIN. Just kidding! Although personally, i don't think he'd mind too much. At least go on a canoe trip with the guy. He's desperate. Look through the extremely funny exterior to the soap heart within. Get it? Matt, YOU ARE AWESOME. I thought i'd hate you, but you're just a boy is all. Just a boy. just like John. However, you two aren't going to get very far with your girlfriends if you keep talking like that. Tone it down and respect the fact that Whitney offering to be the guardian is FUCKING HUGE. Ryan, I'm sorry. You're not really a bad person. And please let me know before anything happens with Faith. I don't want you two ending up together. tsk, tsk. Faith, KEEP BEING AWESOME. I HAVE NOTHING MORE TO SAY. Dave... Oh, Dave. You weren't really that broken, were you? But you have a lot to offer to the adventure, here. Don't you forget that, mr. born-in-nineteen-seventy-something. Anne, THANK YOU FOR FIXING DAVE. Now make him think. Make him think really, really hard. He'll be the solution, i just know he will. Sally and Michael, stop acting like life is hard. Sure, nightmares suck, but you guys have a great relationship and you're both done university. CELEBRATE, for crying out loud! Adam, I'm sorry I ever doubted you. Also, i love your last name :P NATE YOU ARE CREEPY. DIE. Your Loving Author, Swegan :)

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hazeltwilight — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:49:49 -0600

Dear Ethan, you make me so happy in my soul. I love that I can be as verbose and wordy as I am in real life when I write when your dialogue and how that bleeds in narration. You're making me a better writer. I am sorry that your life has been hard, but it is such fun to write. i love that you can hold your on in a fight, but are so nervous around Tery. you are so awesome and adorkable. i know you would hate me if you met me because of what i have do to you, but if these hadn't happened to you you wouldn't be the amazing character that i love. And i promise everything will be better in the end. Hazel

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yoctophone — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:13:39 -0600

Dear Key, I didn't know you worked at a McDonald's branch and met Onew when he was a toddler. You had better have pictures. I hear he was chubby back then. Heeheehee~ Dear Taemin, Thank you for being so darned curious. My word count is blooming, and Key's talking about things even I didn't know. And I love it.

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ladyhadhafang — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:44:08 -0600

Dear Obi-Wan and Sabe, You were absolutely amazing in this chapter. I already loved you guys as a pairing previously, but here, honestly, I'm starting to adore you and ship you like burning. (It helps that writing you was a great antidote to having to suffer through zelda_queen's recaps of HUSH HUSH -- which, don't get me wrong, were funny, but man was the subject matter depressing as all get out -- so...*hugs* Thanks for that. :) Obi-Wan, you are such a dysfunctional dork and I love you for it, and Sabe, you are just straight up awesome. I think you're also helping me Brain Bleach away the pain of the STAR WARS EU, which...definite kudos. :3 You were a bit difficult to write, I will admit, but you were wonderful nonetheless. So...again, kudos. :3 :3 :3 Infinite adoration, Your author

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Dairenna — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:43:14 -0600

Dear Reeva, OMFG. I'm not sure WHEN you got such a cruel inner voice but I'm SO SORRY! Don't get me wrong though, I'm kind of liking it because it really shows off who you are and it completely explains why Rika can't read your mind. That voice just gets worse and worse the more I write it. Dear Rika, *HUGS* I'm so sorry for crushing you like that. Reeva really didn't mean to rip your heart out and stomp on it like that, it's the voice in her head that's making her insane. But hey, you've got Garrick, right? Dear Garrick, Ha, you took Rika's "confession" well considering. I love how emotionally strong you are. You've come to terms that Rika might not ever like you in that way and you're growing stronger because of it. You may need to really keep that shield up because Rika might do something stupid now that Reeva's completely ripped him apart. And don't take whatever he might do to heart, he's emotionally busted right now. Dear Emidio, Aren't you glad you're not a part of this crazy love-gone-wrong thing? I love that you're going to be there to pick up the pieces and find out what the bloody heck is wrong with Reeva. Dear Reeva's Inner Voice, Where the HECK did you come from? I mean, yeah she had you in her old life but it was implied that you were gone when she got her "perfect" body. *looks back through chapters* OH, I see. After she whacked her head and saw part of the big reveal later. Right, that would make a person mentally unstable. I kind of love and hate you, evil inner voice. Congrats on becoming a character all of your own. Dear Rayma, Way to take off for four days. Where are you going and who are you seeing? I kind of need to know that. Kudos on moving along the plot though in a mere four pages. Dear Yuksa, Are you still around? I mean you pop up as much as Amanda and she's a minor character. You're supposed to at least be more important than that. Are you hiding from me because you know the axe is going to come down on your head soon? I could change that on a whim you know. Love, Renna P.S I just want to mention that it's really fitting that the title of the chapter was "Break" and I emotionally destroyed two, potentially three characters. Break was supposed to mean the four MC's were on a mini-holiday, not that they were going to be ripped asunder. Oh well.

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Bogapejane — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:43:38 -0600

Dear Karl, You're way kinder to your twin sister than she deserves, and your ability to feel thoughts and observe things has been extremely helpful. Thank you for sticking by her side when she needs you and giving her advice even if she never takes it well. I'm sorry I killed your mother, but you never would have left that village and there never would have been any story if I didn't. Dear Kjellfridr, Thank you for putting up with having a weird name that means "beautiful kettle." But then again, you don't know that you have a weird name 'cause you're a Viking and it doesn't ever bother you. I'm sorry for killing your mother and grandfather and making you angry all the time because the world doesn't make any sense, but you've done a great job moving the plot along! Also, thank you for being stubborn and a very strong rower, or you and your brother would have never survived that storm. Keep going on the journey, I know you can make it to the end! P.S. Be nicer to Karl. He deserves it.

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FifiB — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:53:15 -0600

Dear Livia, Really sorry I had to be so horrible to you. But you are the MC, so if everything was OK for you, the book would be pretty boring. Those last two chapters were depressing for me to right, too :( Dear Nadia, Sorry I had to kill you. It was in the outline, not my fault, honestly. Dear Ailee, I never realised how annoying you were! I'm not surprised Livia was so horrible to you at first, and I'm still not sure how she came to be such good friends with you. I guess that's a job for the second draft. Dear Maia, You did a pretty good job of being a villain! Especially in chapter 13, you scared me then :o

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TortugaRachel — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:17:45 -0600

Dear Castina, You are a ****ing psycho b****. Oh my! Your rage is unquenchable and you scare the pee outta me!!! Help!!!!

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leopharry — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:36:56 -0600

Dear Emlin: You poor, tragic thing. You remind me of me; I think I based you off of myself, just a little. So trapped and so alone. But don't worry. That's what Merida is here for. She'll help you, Emlin. She's there for you. You two will be the best of friends, and you shouldn't be so worried that they're going to betray you. They love you just as much as you love them. Another thing, sweetheart, is that you should listen to yourself and stop being so suspicious and mistrustful. Not everyone is out to get you. Don't be afraid to pray when you need to, and don't be afraid of your friends. Love, Me. Dear Alban: I love you with all my heart. You are exactly what I wish I could be. You are the fun, calm, cool-headed fellow who takes things in stride and doesn't take shit from anyone. I just wish you would come out to Emlin. He's your best friend, and you should know that after all you two have been through and after all he knows about you, a little thing like liking men isn't going to scare him away. He's more understanding than you give him credit for. Besides, walking in on you and Palov isn't exactly a nice way to let him find out. ;P You're my favorite character, and I wish you were my main character, but the world doesn't work that way, or at least, yours doesn't. Stay true to yourself and don't let anyone push you around. Love, Me Dear Merida: You are exactly the kind of girl Emlin needs in his life. The kind who stands up for himself and isn't afraid and can be warm when she needs to be and cold when she's forced to be. Alban is my favorite character, but you are, in my opinion, my best-developed character, and I can't believe I almost cut you out. You're already far too important to imagine this story going anywhere without you. Be strong, Merida, because you are the strength of this team. Emlin is the mind, and Alban is the conscience, and Palov is the heart, but you are the strength, so lead on, chickie. Love, Me. Dear Palov: May I just say that it took me forever to find a suitable name for you? Because I have you pictured and characterized so perfectly in my mind, I couldn't come up with a suitable name for you. It had to be a masculine name, because you are tough as nails, but it had to be sensitive, because you are the most moralistic and nonjudgmental and understanding and caring and loving of them all. The fact that you almost didn't make it either makes me wonder if I would have been able to finish the story. You are such an important facet even though you hardly contribute to the plot. I wish you could come in before your time, but that would be impossible. You and Alban make a lovely couple, and I can't even begin to praise you for your strong sense of self and your courage to be who you are, no matter what. I'm excited for the others to get to know you. They all love you as much as I do. They just don't know it yet. Love, Me

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xLisaAnnx — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:01:04 -0600

Dear Crash, You are a raving lunatic and need to just chill the eff out. Seriously. Also, I'm sorry that I had Lucinda castrate you with your own knife, but that whole business with publicly executing Ansum wasn't very nice either. I feel like your frustration is stemming from your sexual frustration. Stop fighting your sexuality and be who I made you to be! ...Just wait till after we're done here, because I need to to still be a mad man at the end, kay? Stay classy, Sammi Dear Light, I'm really, REALLY sorry about the whole "syphilis" thing. But at least I made you look like Heidi Klum! Love, Sammi Dear Lucinda, Well, you kind of have a right to be mad at me. I've made your life a living hell as a concubine to the most evil man the post apocalyptic world has ever seen, killed your lover, gave your best friend syphilis, and had your nose cut off to signify your (very justified) betrayal. ...at least you don't have syphilis. But seriously, it's about to get better. You're about to learn martial arts. That's kind of cool, right? - Sam (Received shortly after from Lucinda: Dear Sam, GO TO HELL. -Lucinda)

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Colonel Lappington — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:27:13 -0600

Dear Cinderella, I'm sorry I've piled on the conflict so heavily. I'm sorry that you hate yourself, that everyone is against you and even those who seem to support you will betray you in the end. I'm sorry that everyone you love will die. And sorry that in the end you'll win, but the price for victory won't be worth it. But you are a frikking amazing character. Layered, emotional and strong. I love you like my own. Colonel Lappington

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ladyhadhafang — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:20:51 -0600

Dear Obi-Wan and Sabe, No words, just...*cuddles so hard* I loved your banter in this chapter, and even the more somber moments, like remembering Qui-Gon. And I suddenly really, really want to hear more about Qui-Gon and Xanatos. I'm not kidding. I'm...really, really looking forward to hearing more about Qui-Gon and Xanatos. Maybe in a separate story or so -- honestly, if this develops into a series, I'm going to be pretty excited. I guess my only problem is that I'm worried I spent too much time in your heads, but really? It's worth it. I'm really starting to learn more about you that I didn't before -- I don't think that the plot would come together this quickly. Obi-Wan: Stay strong. Protect Padme and Sabe at any costs, and don't let Dooku and co. dupe you into siding with them. I know it sounds pretty unnecessary -- it's going to take a lot to persuade you to join the Sith, IMHO -- but it's important nonetheless. Sabe: Stay strong. Protect Obi-Wan, Padme, and the Republic at all costs. Don't let Dooku and co. dupe you either. I know it sounds a bit redundant, but I am worried about you. So be careful, 'k? Padme: *Hugs tightly* Please be okay. Palpatine/Sidious: Stay away from them or there'll be hell to pay. Trust me. Much hugs, Your overly maternal nutter of an author. :)

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SetsunaSakamoto — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:20:41 -0600

Dear Hymdoll, You went from being an emo kid to being a super-angry Destroyer of Worlds. Why did that happen? And how did that happen, so I know how to replicate it? Love, Setsuna Dear Vera, I should be saying I'm sorry for giving you Autism, but I'm really not. Maybe that sounds mean, but you're amazing. I love when you don't get jokes and I love when you're just so badass that everyone else goes o_O. I love your single minded-ness and I love your idea of revenge, even though Charity is going to completely destroy it because he's cool like that. I love that you have no concept of emotion half the time, except that you're extremely determined to kill Lord What's-his-face and thinking about him always makes you angry. You can always keep calm in the most dire of situations and I love that about you. You confuse everyone, which makes me love you all the more. I just hope I don't have to kill you at the end of this book. Love, Setsuna Dear Lust, Yeah... I think I need to apologize to you the most. I not only gave you the most invasive sin, I also gave you one of the best personalities. I know you hate having to do what you do, but it'll get better, I promise! Once you finally believe that Wrath loves you, everything will be okay. You and he can have lots of alone stuffs and quit being so damn emo about each other all the time. I'm also sorry that I'm going to have you briefly lose your wings. That's temporary, I swear, and Wrath will help you through it. Gavin is totally in love with you, though he's going to have to get over that eventually. And, of course, you'll get your baby. How? I'm not telling you, just wait and find out. Love, Setsuna

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selinedun9 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:56:53 -0600

Love this! Joscelin, Just hang in there, okay? I know you don't have a major part, but you're REALLY important to Seth a little later. Oh, and try to not get mad at Aahil. He's got enough people against him. Love, Sel Hakeem, You confuse me. You really, really do. Who are you, a father and a emir, AND having a multiple personality?!?? I do not understand you. But you'd better behave in the end. I"m counting on your fickleness, don't forget. -Sel Dear Seth, Just a word of warning. Tahirah is _hopelessly_ in love with you, and I had NOTHING to do with it. Believe me, I didn't. And you know as well as I do, that nothing will come of it, because....you're in love with the Princess, remember that! Just.....don't break her heart. She's really sweet and innocent, unlike you. *cringes* You know who you are! ~Sel P.S. And I still can't forgive you for that fight you picked with that merchant...and getting stabbed and laid up for two weeks! Really, boy you threw me for a loop there. *sigh* alright, FINE. It worked out splendidly. :P Dear Saheed, You weren't supposed to be a major character, but you have morphed into one. I like love you dude. But cool it on the protection-of-your-poor-little-sister; she's engaged to be MARRIED, and I know what your brother said, but just step back and allow to breathe a little. After all, she's been carrying the Secret her entire life, and you haven't. *smirk* Love, Sel Aarif, For some oddly fantastic reason, you and you alone are the mastermind behind this plot. I really admire you, *nods*, but for some reason, I am also scared of what your little brain will think of next. Please think of something to mollify your son about the Princess--I know he's desperate. And I know you're boiling over in rage about Aahil, but he doesn't really *deserve* it....it's his overambitious father. Pretty please? -Sel Aahil, Since EVERYONE is talking about you, you must stick with your character. I daren't say be nice or anything, cause you're not and even though you've fooled Tahirah, you haven't fooled ME. Or Joscelin. Or Aasif. Or Seth. Or Masif. Or Aarif. Or..... Your father has some doubts, but he still loves you, like he should....NOT. -Sel

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Dairenna — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:05:31 -0600

Yes, I'm back again....I can't help it. Dear Yuksa, Oh god, you made me cry. I haven't hesitated on killing a character like that ever since I had to axe a crazy vampire. God I didn't even develop you that much until the chapter before your death and it made me choke up. You're in a better place now and I'm sorry for making you suffer so silently in the background. I swear when I edit this monster I'll give you a bigger part or at least mention you more. Dear Reeva, YAY! You're all better. Thanks for the detour though, that was awesome. Glad to have you back in one piece, you're my only FMC and I feel that I've really put you through the depths of hell because of that. Dear Reeva's Inner Voice, HA! They showed you, you evil little critter you. Dear Rika, All I have to say is: YOU DA MAN. But, please tell me what side of the fence you're planning to play on. One of your love interests is going to be dying soon and I'm not sure which one you want me to keep around. Dear Emidio, Er, sorry I killed your kids, wife, and grandkids in front of you like that. At least they were quick deaths, right? Kudos on you for being so emotionally strong to handle it so quickly...or was it because you know you're going after Rayma soon and can't mourn yet? Dear Rayma, I'm not entirely sure where you've been or what you've been doing but you're about to be hunted down by the four above. Yes, that's a threat and yes they do have the ability to take you out. Dear Cyborgs, I'm about to give you girls (and one guy) a bigger part than just mindless drones. Enjoy.

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callistos_angel — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:21:30 -0600

Dear Rosalinde HOW did you even end up in two different novels? and HOW are you so EFFING awesome!!

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Sunny — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:46:41 -0600

Dear Del, If you don't stop trying to seduce Roj, I may have to find a way to kill you. Seriously. And no, you can't move into the aide's rooms in his quarters. Seriously. Roj is not supposed to have sex this story. Keep your penis away from my main character's confident. Sincerely, Sunny \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Dearest Roj, STOP ENCOURAGING DEL!!! You are Avon's best friend and supposed to be concerned with his mental breakdown and reuniting him with the husband he thought dead for the past decade. Keep it in the pants until you help them get back together, then and only then, can you put the smack down on that uppity arrogant violent bitch and teach him a lesson. Sweetly yours, Sunny \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Dear dear Vila, You are my favorite coward. Keep on surviving. Mine, Sunny \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Dearly loved Lethro, You need to blow up more often. Sunny \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Dear Coll, Give up on Zethyr. He's a sociopath and you damn well know it. He killed the father of his daughter's best friend without a whimper and wasn't bothered to tell you about it. Move on. It's not stoicism, it's lack of empathy, feeling, and emotion. He doesn't CARE! And you aren't real to him any damn how. His one and only real person was Avon... and he's not sure about their daughter either, after all if a real person has a child with someone who's not real does that make the resulting child real? Until you wake, Sunny

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James_JSF — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:04:01 -0600

Dear Eric, My condolences after hearing about your wife. I understand that a lot of other people died in that horrible incident and I'm sorry Leticia was one of them. However, don't think this has changed the kind of person you are. Failing to save her will always linger on your heart, and I will never know how much a loss like this hurts. But, consider this, there are nearly two hundred others sleeping safely tonight because of you. To the Revenant: Practice ducking. It might save your life.

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Emilia Lives Life — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:24:51 -0600

Dear Lottie, Seriously, I wish I could have your amazing background, thanks for being such a good sport about not living in your home country and not spending the entire summer there (perhaps you could give me some lessons on how to survive in another country?), you're a real sport. I'm also suitably impressed that you manage to stay quite level headed throughout your whole ordeal, though if that's hindsight, I don't know. I guess we'll find out soon though. Which, speaking of soon, I'm glad that you enjoy your trip to the Pacific Northwest so much, but could you make sure it doesn't last too much? It seems that you and François will be doing lots of couple-y things and while that's cool and all, it doesn't exactly relate to the plot so much. Other than that, I'm quite impressed with your ability to look back on such a difficult time in your life with clarity and happiness. Oh, and I think you were totally justified in going out with François. Sincerely, Emilia Dear François, You kind of rock, would you get coffee with me sometime? All of that aside, I'm really impressed with your ability to travel and be open to new experiences. Sometimes it feels as if people (and let's be honest, especially teachers) are always judging you and I don't think you do that. Sure, you don't like everyone, I don't think you and Principal Paterson will ever be in agreement on anything, but you still give them a chance. That's quite commendable. Then, there's also the fact that you seem to manage quite well without having a close family or really a close network of friends. You really know how to rely on yourself and enjoy your own company and I like that. I wish I could travel to the Pacific Northwest with you. There is one thing you might be able to do for me, however. If at all possible, do you think you could accidentally talk to someone in Lottie's life soon? That would really bring everything together. Thanks, you're ace. Sincerely, Emilia p.s. I also love your style, you have the coolest glasses known to humanity.

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GinsuBlender — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:45:00 -0600

Dear Tom, Yeah yeah, sorry you haven't had a chance to steal the show, be patient. Can't have the heroes try to take the last boss too early yeah? Doesn't make for an exciting fight, for either of us. Here, I'll make it up to you--you can kill off some named characters as part of your introduction. Cheers, M

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EileenK98 — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:43:37 -0600

Dear Cainon and Princess Laura, You KISSED? Where did that come from? I hadn't planned on having you declare your love until the end of the book! You'd better hope Prince Hal doesn't find out. I've heard he's deadly accurate with a crossboy, and you don't want to find out the hard way. Love, Your Author

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JoyceHeatherington — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:39:13 -0600

Dear Characters, I wish that you would tell me how my Novel should end.

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Mei_Mia — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:17:07 -0600

Dear Verity You are unbelievably strong, to have gone through what you have and still be able to make a sane decision, and to put the lives of possibly innocent people ahead of even what some may begin to call justice. Self-sacrificing and ever caring for others, you are like the ultimate state of "human" and I wish to strive for just a little bit of that power. It is your super-power, and no one, not even your lame foot or your husband's evil family, can take it away from you! You're an inspiration. Dear Eloquence. You're an idiot. Listen to Verity. That's why she's there, that's why she's called your "conscience" - becuase you don't have one. Dear Sev. Duuuudddeee!!! Are you high? You went from being nobody to being the hero!!! Don't. Seriously. It's not healthy. Heroes don't live long. You're awesome. Love the blue hair. But yeh, if I were you, I'd start writing a will... PS. No, you can't include blue hair in the will. PPS. No, if you keep flying into the path of a weapon, it probably will kill you eventually. PPPS. No, that's not your ship. Dear Aristo. You have an angel by your side, cherish her. And stand up for what you believe in, allow your ethics to match your beliefs, and vice versa. Moreover, don't just THINK about that, actually DO that. And remember that book, the one frmo the obliterated town which describes all the residents and a little bit about them? It's in your inner tunic's top pocket. Read it. Read it to everyone. Cheers. Dear Rep. Jerk. Dear King. No, they weren't bluffing.

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The Dark Enchantment — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:47:35 -0600

Dear Victoria, Thank you for being such a sport and for rolling with the punches. I'm sorry I fought the first person narrative so hard. I'm sure you'll forgive me. Also, thank you for finally finding a way to bring your brother into things. I promise I'll go back and add the suggestion of him in later. Also, I'm in complete awe at how you're helping me come up with the magic theory for the world. I really do appreciate it. ~Me Dear Nathan, What can I say? I know things haven't been as smooth as you or I would like, but you did get a kiss so far and I know you'll get another one, but probably not for another 20k words or so. Forgive me? And help me get to that point so I can let you have another kiss in this coming week. ~Me

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rrhiab — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 03:43:55 -0600

Since I wrote one on the distress forum somewhere around the midway-point rut, it only seems fair that I pop one up here now that things are going so well. Dear Addie, You were a shy and retiring bookworm. You were supposed to be a shy and retiring bookworm. How did you end up, somewhere around page four, turning into an ornery, sarcastic, bossy bookworm with a pragmatic streak a mile wide and an unexpected tendency towards equally pragmatic heroics? I'm grateful, I really am, I'm just really curious as to what part of my brain that crawled out of. Probably the part that prefers snappy banter to bashful glances. Oh, fine. Don't go a-changin'. Dear Jack, You finally told someone that you're turning into a bird. Thank @#*&ing God. Really? 45k to mention something that I allude to in my summary? Really? That aside, just keep on being awesome. I sort of love that you're my hero, but your first response to danger is, "Danger? Where?! Run away!" Dear Thomas, You were supposed to be a pit stop, a bit of handy exposition, and a way to move the plot forward. Now you've tagged along on what I've started to call the Roadtrip to Everywhere. I'm very glad that you've done so. Otherwise, this would be 50+k of the mains indulging in sexually charged, occasionally hostile banter. Not that I don't enjoy that, but even banter gets a bit monotonous over time. Dear Aunt Susan, You haven't even physically appeared in the story yet, and I'm already a little in love with you. Why is it so hard to find a good martini in a war zone?

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PeverellSister — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:48:43 -0600

Dear Darkman, You were so cold and evil in the beginning. Thank you so much for accidentally showing some of the other side of your personality. I still don't wish you a happy ending (working for the villain and all), but thank you for not being a flat character. Dear Penfold, You took over my plot. Thank you so much for giving my story direction and for making it not completely cliche. I still hate you and want you to be forced to live life as a lowly normal citizen (the horror!), but thank you for making my story interesting. Dear Half-Moon/Mark, Thank you so much for having your wonderful personality. I know you completely stole it from Sydney, but she stole yours so fair's fair. I love your wonder and awe at the world under the sun, and I hope you never lose your amazing strategical skills. Have fun learning magic! Dear Werewolf/Sydney, You have a very different perspective on life than I had originally thought. I knew that you were very good at taking complicated things one step at a time, but I didn't know just how well you could do that. Good luck fighting with that pack of werewolves. Its so sweet that you have that much devotion to Mark even though you "aren't" attracted to him. Dear Essen, I love your name. You are my only character to be named after one of my lame initialisms. That is all.

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DSWAN — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:30:45 -0600

Love the idea :-D Dear Ally, thank your for being the best main character of all my stories. I think if you weren´t a fictional person we would be good friends. Wait, maybe not because i want to steal your boyfriend :-) Dear Damon, i love everything about you. Dear Ethan, every story needs a bad boy. Thanks for doing this part and you are really good at it. I feel a little bit sad because you got kidnapped in the last chapter but i think you will survive it. Dear Sandy, i know it´s boring to be the best friend of the main character. But if there is a second book i swear you get more attention.

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DSWAN — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:33:28 -0600

I was laughing when I read your comment. Michael Reed for a hero name? Why not? It´s really different :-D May I ask what´s your story about?

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ALynnL07 — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:45:37 -0600

Dear Lucian, You're really showing your bravery! I had my doubts about you as the main hero of the story at first, but your optimism and your determination make you perfect for the MC role! Keep it up! Dear Ivan, Forgive me for getting you brainwashed and crazy, but hey, I had Lucian and the others come to your rescue. All is forgiven, right? Dear Evelina, Your magic is so cool to write! I don't have any other mages, so your'e bringing a very unique flavor to the hero ensemble. Dear Dylan, Your little arguments with Ivan are hilarious! I think they're going to be one of your staples, along with you being an excellent marksman. Love, Your creator.

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Smartiez101 — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:22:57 -0600

Dear Kristen, You're the leader of the five of you. Step up to the plate and stop letting Raevin (who's two years younger than you by the way) take charge. You've got to be a little rough with her sometimes. You're still really a good character, and I think you're awesome, but now you're just letting Raevin take the wheel and bring you guys to where you want to go. The Author Dear Ben, Actually, there's nothing bad to say about you at the moment. You've been doing a nice job of winning Kristen's favor back from Nick, and now you're showing up all the time. Just keep it up and cross your fingers that the plot doesn't take another unexpected twist. The Author Dear Nick, The same thing goes to you. Nothing you've been doing seems unNicklike, so you're pretty good to go. However, you can't seem like you're trying to impress Raevin, she's not into you. You two won't become a couple, so just chill and get over it, please. The Author Dear Lea, You're kind of being shoved into the background. Dig your way past the crowd of MCs and get out there! You need to fight your way to the almost top! Just make sure you don't go too far. Besides that, you're pretty much how I planned you. Maybe a little more excitement? The Author Dear Raevin, You're not the FMC, remember that. Let Kristen get up there and do her own thing. She needs to decide where you guys go, what you guys do, no matter how much better you know. Also, stop acting so mysterious to the other MCs, it distracts them from the real plotline. The Author Dear Nicole, Why are you even a character? You're only mentioned once so far in the whole story when you suggested Kristen not try to escape. I probably will either need to edit that part out, or make you appear more. And since I'm behind... The Author Dear Mr. J, Start thinking, you're the man okay? You can't die very easily, and you can kill people with one touch. Don't act like Trinity is your boss. She wasn't even supposed to be in the storyline! You're supposed to rough her around, not the other way around. Think! Think! Think! The Author Dear Bill, You're doing good, there's not much I can say. The Author Dear Trinity, Trinity, Trinity, Trinity. You're trying to take all the spotlight, and you're shoving Mr. J into the shadows. May I remind you that I'm being kind even letting you be a character? Hello? And don't be so smart. The Author

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SarahTomasson — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:55:08 -0600

Dear Elenor, Thank you for being quite the opposite of me. In you I see everything that I want to be. I know this sounds weird, but I think I've started to understand myself more this month, just because of you. I think I would be you if I hadn't gone through a lot of things the last couple of years. You're simply amazing. Dear Grandpa, I'm sorry that I haven't named you yet. Yeah, I know, I have written 37000 words. Sorry, but I can't come up with anything. On the other hand, I think Grandpa suits you perfectly. Thank you for being such a great person. You're so helpful and caring and you live your life in order to make people happy. Thank you for treating Elenor just as I wish I had been treated. You're a nice man. Dear Simon/Angela, You're the most scary and infuriating character I've ever met. Who are you? I'm trying to make Elenor understand you and your story but let me tell you, she's having troubles. I hope you don't add another spontaneous event to the plot. That would be the end of the story. Everything is perfect now, please don't spoil it. Dear Pära, Sorry, I wish I could give you more space but there's no time for you. You should just accept the fact that you're dead. That's a shame because you're the cutest little girl, but I can't help it. Sincerely, Sarah.

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Molo123 — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:37:49 -0600

Dear Isabella/ Bethany, How did you get so mixed up in this world? I mean, seriously, time travel? How did you do it? You need to tell more in the story because i need to write about 10k more and you're not really helping. Dear Dimitri, Sorry you became Isabella/Bethany's love. You deserve a better, more stable (get it? i know only you will) girl, and not some time traveling chic. I love you even more than i move Isabella/Bethany, even though she is the main character :)

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Nonesane — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:35:07 -0600

Dear Glaw, Join the dark side - or well, what you think is the dark side...anyways, they might not have cookies, but they're better cooks than the ones the military hires. Also, magic! Dear Dylis, You are awesome! Sorry for the gushing, but for a woman with no impulse control and a fists-first-words-later approach to conflict, you're a surprisingly caring sister and loyal friend. The people over at Outer Camps won't know what hit them! Dear Emperor, Wow, your back-story really kicked off to a whole new level all of a sudden. I'm not sure if the changes have made you more despicable or less, but either way you're ten times more fun to write now, so kudos to you! Dear Nikon, Thank you for letting Aelius have his moment to shine (but that's what you've been looking forward to the whole damn story, isn't it?)

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maddy.hatter — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:45:39 -0600

Dear Puck, Hello. You're brilliant. ~~A bit~~ Incredibly melodramatic, but...you know. Brilliant. You're growing up! I'm so proud! But a couple of pointers: could you be a bit more of a chauvenistic, egocentric pig in the beginning? I want you to grow more as a character, not just...you know. Change. Or something. Whatever. You're brilliant. Stay Gold, Ponyboy. :D Dear Mustardseed, Gah! YOU. You are so fun to write from the POV of! You'd have made an amazing main character...if you'd actually had a plot. Although you can be seriously annoying sometimes. And reading your dialogue back is really confusing...which reminds me... Dear Helena, WHAT. THE. ACTUAL. F**K. Dear other characters, Oh, the trying month I've put you through. You all deserve awards (not because of the writing, which was only just good enough to be considered "eh"), but for putting up with each other without anyone killing anyone else this year. I wish I could write a book about all of you. Seriously. ...But I'm going to have to expand this novel a whole lot more to get all you're backstories in....Which means more working on this novel, which is a good thing. I guess... Yay! :D

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ALynnL07 — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:36:26 -0600

Dear Lucian, I told you I'd give you a vacation. Have a nice rest while the others go and sort out your issues. You need a break, so you're gonna be sleeping for a while. Have some sweet dreams! (Psst, they help with word count.) Dear Ivan, Sorry, sorry, sorry. I didn't mean to get you captured and brainwashed for a subplot, but you're all right now, ain't ya? (P.S. Don't kill me.) Dear Evelina, Your personality has turned into an interesting one... you're the questioning voice of reason in this group. I look forward to writing you more to see how you contribute to Lucian's journey! Dear Dylan, I'm so sorry I made you useless in the last subplot, but you didn't have your gun! I'll repay you somehow, after I'm done making you the comic relief on this ship voyage. Stay awesome, guys, ~Your writer

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The Nork — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:44:54 -0600

Dear Trevin and Kevor, You guys rocked and got me through a LOT of words. And thank you for leaving the story on time. Love ya both. If you were still going to be around next year, I'd rope your real- life counterparts into NaNoing with me. (I may do that anyway.) Dear Arianna, Hugs. Sorry about all this I've put you through, but you've got just a bit left...and you might get to kiss Kestrel. I might let that go, if it's SMALL and doesn't go on forever. Dear Kestrel, You suffer the insanity of the world and incoherence of the plot remarkably well. Kudos to you! Dear Jasper, You're so awesome. I love watching your fight scenes. And yes, you got in a paragraph- long monologue, which you weren't supposed to, but it was cute and awesome at the same time. In fact, you may be my favorite character, even though you've been offstage for half the plot. Dear Nemesis, Even though you've gone from calm, collected, psychotic villain to freaky, disturbing madman with a sword, you're still rather awesome. Keep it up, but no more wrenches in the plot, please. I'm begging you here. Keep it up, guys! We can do this! --Nork

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callistos_angel — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:33:40 -0600

... Do your characters ever seem to send notes back?? #Random Question Dear Julia Marry her already!! ~ Ros (Not the one you marry btw)

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Heresy — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:49:38 -0600

Dear Tavis, Thank you for arguing with me, for refusing to let me force you into the mould of what I thought you should be and instead for being your own person, and for completely redirecting the story into a much much better direction. Thank you for taking care of Fay when she needs you, for rolling so well with all the shit your life has handed you and still being a relatively nice guy. I say relatively because I don't think you're going to take Marcius and his plans for Fay lying down. PS-I promise, you will get to kiss Fay again. Really. PPS-I will practice for book 2 the mantra "Just listen to Tavis, Tavis is always right" Dear Fay, Please remember to appreciate Tavis and all that he's given you. Remember that sometimes behind seemingly innocent faces lurks a psychopath. Remember, you liked kissing Tavis. Choose wisely, girl. Dear Marcius, Tavis is going to eat you for breakfast. Just wait.

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Kenta-Rin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:27:59 -0600

Dear Riley, You wear a mask because I don't really know what your face is really going to look like. I am also sorry about the gender confusion earlier in the month. I hope you now enjoy being a boy and all that girl stuff will be retconned. Dear Lee, FINALLY YOU STICK UP FOR YOURSELF. I am so proud. Also, since every good story needs either a death or a romance...well, we shall see.

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emberwing — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:47:19 -0600

Dear Fletcher You. I need you in the climax. I'm the villain, it is me. My destroying of your world can now be averted because YOU, my friend, are going to be my sassy gay friend. Dear Heather I am so proud of you. I'm almost shedding a tear over here. Last year when you came in you were scared, timid, talked back to no one and let people push you around. Having the stupid impulse to tell the villain his hair color is horrendous and painful to the artistic eye is a HUGE step for you. Keep on hanging around Flint- clearly his sarcasm is rubbing off on you.

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Dairenna — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:48:34 -0600

Dear Raven, When the Hell did you decide to turn into a ninja? I'm not complaining, I love it, but you were only supposed to be a parody of Snow White. I mean, the whole thing about finding the Seven Warriors of Doom was only meant to motivate you to go back to the castle not to become a FREAKING NINJA. Anyway, sorry about the lame ending. And naming your husband the way I did. I might edit that but it suits him so well...I could just call him Kakashi...hehe. Dear Keene, I totally forgot about you in the summary ending didn't I? For all we know you could still be standing in front of the freakin' throne looking like an idiot. Sorry, I promise I'll fix when I edit tomorrow. Dear Jane, You, I really want to meet you in real life. A 12 year old who calmly totes a gun and is a good shot. Yeah, I'd like to have a conversation with you. Dear Wolf, You evil, hilarious thing you. Good job on being a target though. Dear Squire Bob, You're freaking awesome. Really, I mean that. You are amazing. I guess it comes with the new job description, eh? Oh and if you did become a knight, you would have been called Sir Robert the Bright. Dear un-named, un-gendered Dragon, Haha, you got tempted by free food. I love you. I love the dragon facepalm you did too, it just popped out of nowhere and I couldn't even finish writing the rest of the scene right away because I was laughing so hard. Dear Anaya Ava, I always wanted to write first person in a prissy "rich" woman's voice. Thank you for being that awesome woman. It suited you so freaking well and I didn't even mean it. Dear Mia Liu and James Reeves, Where the HELL did you two come from? Seriously, you have an entire SERIES to haunt, why did you pop up in a short story? But way to characterize yourselves in a few short paragraphs. And thanks for the word count. But way to hog the spotlight by not mentioning Lucy or Michael. They're part of your team too you know. Well, not in the time line of the short story but they will be. Also, you're welcome. You both get what you need and want by book 6 or so even though I really didn't want it to happen. And who knows, it might happen earlier. Go talk to Kivyn and Derke about that one. Actually, don't. I don't need either of you swapping teams. P.S: Short story characters need lovin' too.

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ladyhadhafang — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:39:01 -0600

Dear everyone in the cast, No, seriously, *everyone*. Thank you so much for helping me win NaNoWriMo. I was so worried that I wouldn't be able to write this, but with you, I got more than I expected. It's been a blast to write you, all of you, and I can't wait for the sequel. :) Lots of love, Your author

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Daylight_ — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:47:22 -0600

Dear Thomas, I'm really, terribly sorry for killing you off. You were such a lovely character, you did so much to the story, but your death was necessary. You will be missed.

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Aurora Ottiliana — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:32:29 -0600

Dear , dear Catarina Charlotta! I am already missing you a lot! I am so sorry I did not succeed to give you the answer to the question that puzzled you throughout the book: is Kalle your grandson? However, I at least gave you a horse in order that you can continue your investigations!

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ALynnL07 — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:22:50 -0600

Dear Lucian, You and Ivan finally got to have a personal conversation. I felt we really got into your characters there, and you were great in that scene! You've finally made me proud. I'm so glad you're my MC. Dear Ivan, You really have some hidden depths to you. You don't just stand by Lucian as his number one defender, you have good reasons for it. I know readers will love you for that. Dear Dylan and Evelina, Enjoy your beauty rest, guys. You're gonna need it. Dear Lazarus, Finally, your introduction is coming up! I bet you can't wait! Dear Irene, At least I've mentioned you a few times. You'll get to meet my characters face-to-face soon enough. Dear Ursa Minor and Ursa Major, Don't worry, I haven't forgotten you two. It's about time for you to stir up some trouble and make things interesting again! Love, Your author

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EileenK98 — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:28:01 -0600

Dear Kolenjaxar, Thank you for stepping forward and taking care of a huge problem for me, i.e. what to do with the demon. Thank you for taking him on. Look, it won you a kingdom of your own! I hope you have fun ruling Mondor, and I hope your subjects come back and give you the reverence you deserve. And lots of loot, too! Sincerely, Your Author Dear Aloren, Thank you for showing up in the second half of the novel. I'm sorry to say that things won't go so well for you for a while. Hang in there. Whatever you do, do NOT pick up another drink! With love and hope, Your Author Dear Cainon and Princess Laura, That fairy-tale ending you were hoping for is coming. Just be patient for a few more chapters. And if Prince Hal becomes a problem, I'll kill him off for you. Maybe he'll take a nice long plunge out a window. Love, Your Author

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clynn07 — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:35:22 -0600

Dear Shay, It was your idea to pick James. Not mine. Don't go whining to me in the sequel when you find out what Zach is up to. Also, congrats on finally learning to use dark magic properly! I'm so proud of that awesome bit of improv during the final battle - you did that all on your own :). Dear James, Yeah, you got the girl and the glory and all the awesome battle scenes you were missing out on. You deserved it after all those years of neglect. Don't let it go to your head - your journey's nowhere near over. And don't treat Shay like shit, or she'll leave you for the bad guy. Kay? Kay. Also, I really am sorry about Justin. Honest. Dear Kenzie, I seriously love you. You were barely an idea when I started writing, and now that I'm done I realize just how much you brought to this story. Thanks for being there for Shay...and for rightfully telling her off for lying. You've been amazing; and I wish you the best of luck dealing with Lisa. You'll need it - something tells me you've finally met your match. Dear Zach, You just can't catch a break, can you? Look...either you or James was going to wind up as the next villain - you just got unlucky. Please continue being bitter and emotionally tortured and super hot in the future. Also, enjoy the Otherworld...you'll get there before anybody else does. Love all, Your Immensely Satisfied Author :)

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flutepiphany — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:41:31 -0600

Dear Gracelyn, I'm really sorry for making everyone not really like you in the end. That wasn't supposed to happen. Personally, I think you're pretty badass, but I guess theft doesn't sit well with those other people. Dear Cecile, Thank you SO MUCH for going way more insane than I expected you to! You really are a star. Dear Spencer, You and your politeness are just fantastic. I wish I could meet someone like you in real life. Seriously. I love you, you're great. And you can fire a gun too! And you have the best sense of style. Man, I wish you were real.

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PaperBackWriter95 — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:31:38 -0600

Dear Adanna, For the blank slate you started out as, you turned into a surprisingly strong, witty and clever character. I am proud to be your author, and I'm glad you finally learned how to use a sword. Dear Sir Harrison, You're a good guy, just *too* good. I'm sorry you couldn't have "the girl of your dreams", but, hey, don't worry. Your princess is in another castle. Dear Rocky and Silverwind, Thank you for being the comic relief. Not the most noble or sought after role, but you two played it fantastically. If I ever write a spinoff series, it will star you two (and possibly Harold the Dragon). Dear King Cyneric, Sorry for making you the bad guy, but I made a solemn vow, and I'm glad you took to your role the way you did. Thanks for bailing me out, there. Dear Altra, You should be proud of your son, he did a fine job. Dear Claude, To be honest, you were the entire reason I wrote this piece. From my first random doodle of a trenchcoated sorcerer back in August to the fully-formed character you are now, your scenes were always the best to write. I gave you what my inspiration for you couldn't have: happily ever after. Use it well, and don't fight with Ada too much, okay? She ditched a knight in shining armor for you. Love to ALL of you, Your Author

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inflatablecactus — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:05:05 -0600

Dear Polaris, What the heck? Seriously, when did you turn into such a jerk? You were supposed to be the attractive, aloof yet noble guy the MC falls for! And then what you just did to her? Where did that even come from? It definitely was not something I had planned for you. Honestly, I don't even know what to do right now. You may not even end up with her. You may have just blown your chances, pal.

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FairytaleHero — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:20:53 -0600

Dearest Ricky, I purposely figured it out so your name would be my 50,000th word. Because I just love you that much. Lots of love, Faye xxx

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Enna-Isilee — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:01:56 -0600

Dear Miry, I wish you were real. We'd get along, and it'd be nice to have an assassin as a friend. Let me give you some advice, though: Watch out for Isaac. He'll do anything to change your mind. And I mean anything. Don't trust the children who show up claiming to need a home. They're spies. And don't sleep with Jem, please. I'm a good Mormon girl and I don't want to write that. Dear Jem,' You are wonderful. You're the most fascinating character that I've ever had the privelege to write. I am so sorry that you die in the next book, and I'm doubly sorry that it's Krager that does it. Tip: if you actually stopped fighting after you got shot the first time, you might live. Not that I expect you to follow that, but...anyway, here's some advice: Don't wory about Isaac. Miry's a smart girl. She won't fall for his crap. You're going to die without having sex. You're eighteen, so that's how it should be. (Repeat: good mormon girl. Not writing that. Stop asking.) Now on to the serious advice. In the sequel, they're going to hurt you. You have a good heart, and they're going to use it against you. But don't cave. Don't break. Don't let them have a single thing. But you're you, so I shouldn't worry. And again, don't worry about Miry. She'll be okay.

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Smartiez101 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:26:08 -0600

[quote]Dear Kristen, You're the leader of the five of you. Step up to the plate and stop letting Raevin (who's two years younger than you by the way) take charge. You've got to be a little rough with her sometimes. You're still really a good character, and I think you're awesome, but now you're just letting Raevin take the wheel and bring you guys to where you want to go. The Author Dear Ben, Actually, there's nothing bad to say about you at the moment. You've been doing a nice job of winning Kristen's favor back from Nick, and now you're showing up all the time. Just keep it up and cross your fingers that the plot doesn't take another unexpected twist. The Author Dear Nick, The same thing goes to you. Nothing you've been doing seems unNicklike, so you're pretty good to go. However, you can't seem like you're trying to impress Raevin, she's not into you. You two won't become a couple, so just chill and get over it, please. The Author Dear Lea, You're kind of being shoved into the background. Dig your way past the crowd of MCs and get out there! You need to fight your way to the almost top! Just make sure you don't go too far. Besides that, you're pretty much how I planned you. Maybe a little more excitement? The Author Dear Raevin, You're not the FMC, remember that. Let Kristen get up there and do her own thing. She needs to decide where you guys go, what you guys do, no matter how much better you know. Also, stop acting so mysterious to the other MCs, it distracts them from the real plotline. The Author Dear Nicole, Why are you even a character? You're only mentioned once so far in the whole story when you suggested Kristen not try to escape. I probably will either need to edit that part out, or make you appear more. And since I'm behind... The Author Dear Mr. J, Start thinking, you're the man okay? You can't die very easily, and you can kill people with one touch. Don't act like Trinity is your boss. She wasn't even supposed to be in the storyline! You're supposed to rough her around, not the other way around. Think! Think! Think! The Author Dear Bill, You're doing good, there's not much I can say. The Author Dear Trinity, Trinity, Trinity, Trinity. You're trying to take all the spotlight, and you're shoving Mr. J into the shadows. May I remind you that I'm being kind even letting you be a character? Hello? And don't be so smart. The Author[/quote] ^That's^ how I was feeling in the beginning. At the end? vHerev Dear Kristen, Thank you so much for being such an awesome FMC! You really are a good leader, even if you can get an attitude once in a while. Okay, a lot. I'm sorry that you had to go through so much in the past year (You know, Institute of Discovery thing? Yeah, you're pre-novel life? Terrible). You escaped, led the characters to safety, helped them fight and kept them strong, and, hey look, you've got a fan! Two in fact! Me (for one) and Ben is looking like he's going on the track of fandom. Don't let it go to your head please. Dear Ben, What a ride. You're a bit childish but very mature. You're a fraidy cat, but very brave. I just didn't know what to do you with, but that's okay, since it all worked out in the end. Sure, Kristen seemed a bit angry with you for a while, but don't sweat it! She'll crack in the second book (but, yes, you still have to get together with Raevin. That's what makes her crack and realize she likes you after all). I'm so glad of how you turned out! At first you were just in the Baby Character stage, and I had to spoon feed you, but now I can easily say you're a teenager. Dear Raevin, Don't tell anyone, but you are easily my FAV. CHARACTER. EVER!! You made the perfect character to write, and I always looked forwards to those brief excerpts of your opinions. In the next book, you're going to just become a bit too big for your britches. Trying to push as much blame on Kristen as you can so that the other MCs don't notice you're secretly hunting down one of your enemies turned friend is quite the feat. You have to thank Kristen for having that second power though, don't forget! Dear Nick, Why aren't you the MMC? You're good enough to be! Funny (even if you're a little tubby) and just overall a very nice guy! Sarcasm is definitely your most carved out quality, and you use it at every moment possible. The tubbiness? Who CAN'T deny a little McDonalds every once in a while? Though, let me tell you, being tubby is quite the feat when you were underfed for several years of your life. Dear Lea, The youngest character in my novel, you have probably shown the least improvement. That's okay though, you're still growing! Nine year old aren't supposed to be walking around as MCs in a teenage book! You're the innocent little child who is always patient and is (honestly) the strongest! You can control dreams, the rarest and most precious mutation of them all. Even Mr. J, your worst enemy, wanted to get his hands on your power! That's veyr impressive for a nine year old. I promise to write more of you in the other books. Dear Nicole, You had my favorite effect! The eerie paleness of the skin that practically glowed, and the creepy feeling of the spirit becoming detached from your body was very eerie indeed. That, plus the fact that you survived the devil disguised as a voice, is a definite win! I'm sorry about the curse he placed on you which you'll have to fight in Under Golden Wings. I'd say that I would make it with the smallest amount of pain, but I can't. I'm sorry. (can you get me your cousin, Kristen's, autograph? No I'm kidding, that was just a sick joke) Dear Mr. J, Best. Evil. Guy. Ever. You didn't care who got in your way, and were completely determined! I'm actually extremely sorry that Trinity is going to steal everything you have worth the tiniest bit of $$$ and running away. Don't worry, you'll have the best assassin on you (Raevin)!! Anyways, you're a crude, dirty-minded, aggravating jerk of a man, which is definitely a good quality for the antagonist! Dear Trinity, I'm glad that I allowed you to be a character. You're very tom-boyish, but still very beautiful and soon to be very rich. In the next book we'll actually learn about your past, and that'll be very veeery exciting! You were never very developed as a character, and all they knew was that you were a brilliant chic, but that'll change in the next book. You'll reach the Adult Stage in no time, I'm sure of it! You were probably the fastest to develop in the little time I've written you! Very impressive. Dear Bill, You didn't get much of the limelight, and don't expect as much in the books to come. What can I say? You're a minor character! I might even have to kill you off in the third book, but it'll be as a hero if anything else! Who knows? I don't know anything about the third book yet! I only know a brief outline (and what I've written) of the second book for that matter! You were a lover, and then betrayed by the Institute of Discovery when they took away your Mary. You should totally crash their party and take her away! That'd be something fun to write! To the entire cast (ENTIRE cast, that includes Bob who was never even seen, Betty the buff, Mary, and all the scientists) except maybe The Voice (since he was the devil, and i don't really like the devil) - I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy with how this turned out. Grammar errors? I'll fix 'em later. Things popping up in the middle of the novel which were supposed to be explained in the beginning? I'm going to start adding those right now! I give the cast an 11 out of 10, and the book itself a 9 out of 10 (including the errors)!! BE-LOW! BE-LOW! BE-LOW!! BELOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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aliaswriter — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:28:48 -0600

Dear Thomas, You are the whole reason for this book. Without you, there would be no book. I love your loyalty, your poise, your sincerity. You are beautiful inside and out, and yet are so humble. Heck, I don't even like John as much as I love you. I love how you are so devoted to your wife. I'm sorry that you didn't get much time with your wife. I'm sorry that you never got to meet your daughter. I'm sorry you had to die. You tried your best to live your whole life as a good person, and it ended up costing you your life. Dear Evangeline, I love how you believe the best in everyone. I admire your optimism, despite getting thrown a curve ball over and over again. I'm sorry you got caught in the line of fire and took a bullet that wasn't even intended for you. I feel terrible that you tried to make a good life for your daughter until your husband could come back, only to have it snatched away from you so quickly, especially when you were so close to obtaining it. You almost had it all. Dear John. I love that your love is so strong that you came back for your wife. Just be careful that it doesn't end up pushing her away. It's been many years, give her time to come to terms with it. I love that despite everything, you still have that commendable sense of loyalty, and do what you can to keep your promises. And even after all this time, your love and devotion is still just as strong as ever. Keep living life to the fullest. Dear Becky, Poor Becky, here you thought you were discovering something totally unrelated to you. Little did you know that it would have such a big impact on your own life. Take some time get used to the idea, but don't refuse what you're hearing. You'll lose your naivety in the meantime, but come out ahead with unbelievable happiness if you'll accept what you have learned. Dear Lillian, Love hurts, doesn't it? Deep down you are a wonderful person, you just chose the wrong person to fall in love with. Too bad it had to be your best friend's husband. I'm sorry that your attempt to right things only made things worse. No matter the misguided reasons, you were a good foster mother to Amelia. Dear Mr. Ian Woon, Even though you killed two people, I still have sympathy for you. You took a hard blow to your heart, you just reacted in a horrible way. You feel too much, and react too much from emotions. I hope you will eventually come to terms with everything. Only then will you be truly happy.

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I_Just_Want_To_Fly — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:08:17 -0600

Dear Julianna, You're awesome. You've lost your planet and your race and still managed to save your favorite band from angry weeping angels. And land your double sauchow. And I still haven't landed my axel :/ -Your Supreme Ruler Dear Matt JB (NOT justin bieber, James Bielmann), You're also awesome. You're brave, loyal, devious, a great engineer, and FREAKING HOT. You've been ever so loyal to me, and I'm sorry I killed your planet. -Your Supreme Ruler Dear Nio, You are epic. Not only did you grudgingly raid a castle to save thousands of lives, you managed to drive the TARDIS. Wow. -Your Supreme Ruler Dear Doctor, I'm sorry about your planet, and dumping 6 seventh graders into the TARDIS, as well as a rock band, Dumbledore's Army, some angry rebels, and the LEP. I'm also sorry you had to suffer the destruction of Gallifrey for a second time. But you're doing so well, Doctor. Maybe the Timelords are still the greatest race of all time, even if there's only three left. -Your Supreme Ruler Dear Matt B, I'm uber sorry about having weeping angels raid your concert. But I saved your life, as well as everyone else who was there. So you can forgive me, right? -Your Supreme Ruler Dear Katniss, I'm sorry I killed Peeta, and Prim. But you were better off with Gale anyways. -Your Supreme Ruler Dear Artemis Fowl Jr, I'm soooooo sorry for locking you in a time machine with people who are actually smarter than you. You must have felt rather depressed. But just know that none of them are human so it's not entirely your fault, ok? -Your Supreme Ruler

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MurillionBlue — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:19:26 -0600

Dear Xador I'm sorry. I'm so, so sorry. I had no idea how much s*** I'd put you through by putting you in charge of my story. You deserved a happy ending, and I wish I could have given you one here, but it was an interquel and true happiness will have to wait. But you will find it, I promise. Bunny is still alive. Mr Ian Woon didn't kill her, because she's practically immortal. And don't forget that you still have Papillon and Sveitnir. And *shiftyeyes* you'll find someone else who cares about you soon. As the Face of Boe said to the Doctor, "You Are Not Alone". Don't give up, even when you're in the depths of Hell. Things will get better. I swear it by Sabul. That might not mean much now, but eventually... By the way, I don't understand the plot either. Just roll with it. Luffles, Blue. PS You'll meet me properly soon. Dear Elure Why did you have to like Xador? Xe's mine! You can have Rati, okay? At least he'll like you back. You're pretty nice, really, unless you feel strongly about someone. Also, sorry about your country getting destroyed almost as soon as you ended up in charge of it. But it's not like you actually *cared* about any of them, did you? And remember, things are probably worse for Ruta. She's still imprisoned. -MurillionBlue Dear Rati I shouldn't have been so hard on you near the start, but you annoyed Xae and that annoyed me. To make up for it, I think Elure likes you now instead of Xae (which is how it should be). Good luck on whatever you try next! -MurillionBlue PS You might want to avoid Xae for a while. Just to be on the safe side. Dear Zane I know you didn't get enough screentime. Sorry. You're just not that memorable. And all you really did was cause the Narrator to attack those lampposts. But enough of that. How are things going between you and Vera? Wait a minute, why am I writing to you when you can't read? Or see? Or reply? Oh well. -MurillionBlue To Mr Ian Woon Screwing with the Narrator's mind was the worst mistake you ever made. Well, second worst. The worst was hurting the Narrator's family. Hope you enjoy Hell. -Your ruler, the one who made the Narrator destroy you, MurillionBlue PS Muahahahaha!!!

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VanillaBean14 — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:59:07 -0500

To Mr. Theodore Malcolm Higgins: I'm so sorry I'm putting you through all of this. You're probably gonna hate me, but I'm apologizing right now, m'kay? And please don't flirt with Miranda. You're not supposed to have a love interest. Sincerely, VB14 --- Miranda - You just grew wings and flew away from me, didn't ya, girlfriend? Don't drive Theo crazy, don't make the two new arrivals feel uncomfortable, and don't forget Rolf in the middle of all of your travelling. If you could somehow steer the story towards your godparents, that would be great. I'd love to add one of your godfather's gala par-tays into the story! Don't forget to STOP FLIRTING WITH POOR THEO! -E --- Rolf: Ellie and you will correspond eventually. Don't worry - you won't have to have Miranda's cooking. *smirk* You can have Theo's cooking instead. Bwa ha ha ha - don't worry 'bout it! Theo's a great cook, if not a little depressed! You're a great character. Always making me smile. -Miss V (or Miss E., if you prefer) --- Dear Raoul, Just keep making something of yourself, buddy. I thought that you were gonna have no personality, but then you became one of Theo's best friends. Just don't argue with the other guys, please. I don't want to have to break up a man fight. Sincerely, Vanilla Bean 14 P.S., take care of Miranda, will you? And Theo. I have something nasty planned for both of them, mua ha ha ha ha ha ha *cough* *choke*. Heh. Bye! --- Dear Vera, How ya doin'? Sorry I haven't gotten much stuff for you to do. But hey - you and Brent are new! I've barely gotten to think about you, I've been so busy with the other four! Just be good, kay? And gain some kickbutt skillz or something. Ciao, E --- Brent - Get off your lasy ar*e and get a personality! I know you're a lawyer-in-training (well, actually, you were kicked out of law school), but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do SOMETHING!!! Throw books! Be a father figure! Be mature, you're the oldest, and I'm counting on you to be a good role model to out younger cast! -Vanilla --- Dear Mr. La Rue, You'll regret the day you were born by the time I'm through with you. Brent will pound you in your court trial, Vera will put superglue in your hat, Miranda will hate you (oh, you'll be sorry; she's a terror when she's mad!), Rolf will poison you and send you rotting fruitcake, Raoul will kick your miserable @**, and Theo will rid you of your ill-gotten power. And then the whole world will laugh at you. And you'll be lucky if you even get more than a paragraph in the sequel! Hating, loathing, and despising your ugly, miserable existence, Vanilla "Authoress" Bean 14.