ATTENTION READERS: I've been getting PMs (and reviews) that you're all confused about chapter 22/23. Here's the deal. I posted the chapter thinking it was done (because my Beta didn't stick around to have a chat) so then I realized that it WASN'T done and in fact had some major issues that needed to be looked at. Had that chat with my beta and now I have some rewriting to do. The chapter IS FINISHED. I just need to do some quick editing and it will be up sometime this week hopefully. I'm glad you're all still here and eager to read Monster! But yeah, don't worry. I'm alive. The chapter is finished. It'll just be a little bit longer until I can post the polished copy up. Quality, guys, quality ;) Alright. So yeah. This was for all of you that are confused about the update in your emails. It's been deleted, I did not post the same chapter twice (I'm not a moron)

Thanks again, and I will update soon. Sorry for any confusion.

-ShayP

Yo. I'm ShayP (Shayp), or Shay, whatever.

Anyways.

Here's some info about me:

Age: 18 (and loving it)

Gender: Female. (also loving it)

Favorite couple: Shiznat :D. I know, so original. I also like NatNao but not as much.

Favorite Character: Er, Natsuki definitely. Love her. I feel bad when I write about bad things happening to her though. Second (or even tied for first) would be Shizuru. What is there not to like about Shizuru? Her whole character is one big contradiction! Third is Nao. She's just hilarious and hot!

Interests (In case for some reason you cared?):

-Bike riding

-Drums = love

-Guitar (I have two very sexy electric guitars)

-Music in general

-Running (though nowhere near as dedicated as Natsuki in 'Monster' haha)

-CARS and motorcycles...I drive a BEAUTIFUL 2008 dodge charger r/t...black with tinted windows. (I just call him the Batmobile or Bruce Wayne) Always wanted a Mustang though. I don't know much about motorcycles but I believe they are beyond sexy. And no that has nothing to do with Natsuki why does everyone assume that?

-Reading

-Graphic novels, comic books, superheroes!

-Doodling/cartooning (not anime)

-Writing (duh)

-Boxing! (you know, where you get to punch people? I just do it to stay in shape though haha. Besides, the gloves rock!)

-Video games woot.

-Supernatural (the tv show)

-Natsuki! (I can't believe I forgot to list this one...)

I write what I would read... that's basically my philosophy when thinking of plots/story ideas/etc.

Shout out to: Andrea my awesome beta/friend!

Also to LONE WOLF (lostinafeeling) who does AWESOME art for 'Monster'. It can be found here:

www . lw-concepts . com / lw / ?p=126#more-126 (Drawn for Chapter 13 of 'Monster')

www . lw-concepts . com / lw / ?p=131#more-131 (Drawn for Chapter 13 of 'Monster')

www . lw-concepts . com / lw / ?p=142#more-142 (Drawn for Chapter 14 of 'Monster')

www . lw-concepts . com / lw / ?p=156 (Drawn for Chapter 14 of 'Monster' 2 pages in this one)

Just remove the spaces and copy and paste into your browser! Prepare to be amazed, Lone Wolf is a BEAST O_o. Serious skills. Thanks a lot!! (Seriously though, these are amazing)

Be sure to check out her full website as well! It's full O' Shiznat pics and her awesome blogs =) (Just search : "Lone Wolf's Blog Of Goodies" on google, it should be the first link that pops up)

Also, be sure to check out PROJEKT MUSE! LW illustrates it, it's an awesome web manga/comic!

More Monster Fanart!:

http://me-doty-77. deviantart. com/art/Monster-Ch-18-129474342 (Drawn for Chapter 18 of 'Monster', remove spaces)

http://AndOrochi. deviantart. com/art/Hunger-133174447 (Drawn for Chapter 13 of 'Monster', remove spaces)

http: //jyuami. deviantart. com/art/Monster-Natsuki-Kuga-137903955 (Drawn for...No specific chapter ., remove spaces)

http://xEvilAngel56x. deviantart. com/art/Monster-kiss-133446997 (Drawn for Chapter 18 of 'Monster', remove spaces)

NFFTC Fanart!

http://me-doty-77. deviantart. com/art/The-Competition-127979624 (Drawn for NFFTC, remove spaces)

http://xEvilAngel56x. deviantart. com/art/No-Falling-for-the-competition-132624360 (Drawn for NFFTC, remove spaces)

SOS Fanart! New!

By Kiri:

http://img694. imageshack. us/img694/2725/shizuruoupas. jpg (Remove spaces)

http://img69. imageshack. us/img69/6827/capitaineshizuru. jpg (Remove spaces)

Thanks to everyone who submitted fanart! You guys are all awesome

If I'm missing something, please let me know! (Also, if you decide to draw something, I'd love to see it!)

:D

Stuff I'm working on Now:

Monster: Natsuki Kuga runs away from an abusive father/home. She finds herself at Garderobe Military Academy. There she meets her teacher, Shizuru, her rival, Tomoe, and her friends, Nao, Chie, and Aoi. Also a ton of other characters. Lots of stuff happen, Shiznat with some Natnao. In progress. Any one not comfortable with the themes of sexual/physical abuse shouldn't read this, since that's sort of a big part of the story.

Updated: Sometime...eventually. Not sure at this point. I'd say in about a month, but I don't really know...college and stuff. Sorry.

Current Status: Chapter 23: POSTED. Chapter 24: Started. 30+ pages in.

The Muse is: In, but out of ideas. kicks

Siren of the Sea: What happens to Natsuki when the ship she's traveling on is taken over by the infamous Captain Viola, siren of the sea, pirate queen, and bloodthirsty murderer? What about when the only cargo she wants to steal happens to be a less than willing Natsuki?

Current Status: Chapter 4: POSTED. Chapter 5: Started.

The Muse is: In. In fact she won't shut up about this one.

No Falling For the Competition: Natsuki is the Fuuka motorcycle racing champion at an underground racetrack. She is successfully holding on to that title...until she gets challenged by the Kyoto champion, Shizuru Fujino. This one I won't update for a while since people seem to really like Monster more. This fic is not nearly as serious or dark as Monster and I don't think anyone would be offended by it. Chapters are also 30-40 pages shorter than my Monster chapters (word document-wise)

Current Status: Chapter 9: POSTED. Chapter 10: Not started.

The Muse is: On vacation for an indefinite amount of time. I'll let you know when she's back.

All stories are AU and primarily Shiznat. Monster will probably have its rating changed to 'M' soon. NFFTC is taking a break since the public demands Monster and SotS. These 2 stories will be updated whenever. Possibly once a month.

That's it. I have ideas for a few other stories but something tells me that after Monster is done I'll be too tired to even attempt another long writing project like that ever again.

So, uh, yeah. I guess that's it. Feel free to drop me a PM with any questions/concerns/comments haha. Or if you just wanna talk whatevs, I'm pretty chill haha.

Much thanks to everyone's that consistently left me great and well-thought out reviews! I really enjoy the feedback, so don't be shy to let me know what you think!

-Shayp

P.S

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