As of November 17, 2008:

I knew this was bound to happen and I was hoping that I could push it off or ignore it...but that's juswt not possible. I am 'retiring' from this site and fan fiction in general. When I took my writing down, I had some hope that inspiration would come back, but I don't think it's possible at this point. I'm swapmed with school (college is a pain) and I hurt my wrist, so typing this now is extremely slow and painful, but you all needed as explanation. I don't think I will ever make a comeback to fan fiction ever. Sad as it is, I just don't have the time or the energy.

My writing: I had several pieces done, some not so much...I'll keep the stuff I have up for some time, but they're done. If anyone wants to take the plots (not that the plots are all that great or original), send me a PM or leave a review and I will send you everything I had.

Beta: Fear not, I am still willing to beta, although give me some time, b/c I'm avoinding typing much b/c of my wrist right now. Send me a PM and I'll let you know when my wrist is on the mend.

Reading: Although I'm not gonna be writing, I will stay loyal to all the writers that I have been following. I will continue reading and reviewing the fics here...

Reviewers: If it wasn't for you guys, I would have never even tried to get back into writing. I'm really sorry that I have to do this to you guys and I appreciated every kind word you've sent me.

Eyes: An X-men two-shot, part one from Bobby's POV, part two from John's. This was my baby for these past few months and I wanna thank all the kind reviews I've received. myrmidryad, GabrielsDoubt, and Alias_Adrianna thank you for the reviews on the updated version; Beany, GMUXMenSoaps, and Pyro Lady, you guys read the original and you were the reason why I bothered to rewrite it...thank you.

He'll be in my Heart: A bunch of Tarzan one-shots (slash and het) which were fun to write and I wish I had the time to write more b/c I had a bunch of ideas for more...but not gonna happen. Endiahna, you were the loyal reviewer on this one and you were the reason this was alive for as long as it was.

It's Just a Dream: A Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasies slash fic. No rewiews, but def one of my faves.

Graveyard: I took this one-shot down a while ago but never had the time to revise it. Harry in the graveyard in front of Sirius' and Remus' gravestones. Thank you Mutantkillerfrog for the kind review. I think I had two more reviews, but I can't find it, so if you reviewed...I'm sorry for not pointing you out, but every word was appreciated.

Linked Hearts: My LotR fic...a Haldir/Legolas fic set during the movie from Legolas' POV. I wish I actually finished this, but if anyone wants to play around with it, let me know. Haldir's Heart and Soul, meisalliam, Starlit Hope, MoroTheWolfGod, Isildwen, The Namelss Elf, Karyu's Midnight Snack, Cute little legolas, Hope, whatevergirl, curdasd, and garnet...you guys were phenomenal people. Thank you so much with putting up with me for so long and I'm so sorry for disappointing you guys and never finishing it.

Nightmares/Secrets/Lies: An X-men trilogy that I felt had a ton of potential, but never got anywhere. Another one that if people wanna take and play around with (altho I would prefer if my OC be pulled out), just ask. Christine, Ivy3, Juliana, Irish Anor, AmethystxX, Melly, Mus4u, FluffysBijin05, johncenaluver2004, WCUGirl, Patricia16, Geek Squared 1307, endiahna, Pyro Lady, Phoenyx, Silverone3, Psycho Rooster, and SONxOFxRA...whether you reviewed Nightmares or Secrets, you guys kept me going. I'm very sorry that Lies will never happen...

Reunited: My second LotR fic, set in present time. Thank you to hedi, happycabbage, ravenuk, Fallen Angel Akane, and joe for the amazing reviews that I never even anticipated after writing just one chapter. If anyone wants to pic it up...I had a lot of ideas that I can share.

The Stray: A Remus/Sirius HP one-shot. Thank you to Emiliana and Khrystyne for the lovely words.

Thank you to all those that put me on alerts or fave authors pages, but I can't thank you guys individually b/c you never reviewed and let me know what you guys were reading. Please, as a writer, I am asking you to please leave reviews...it doesn't help the writer if you don't leave reviews saying why you like/don't like something...leave reviews for other writers in the future.

Well, this is an official goodbye to writing fan fics. It has been an amazing ride guys.

Hugs...empath

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