As of February 24, 2009:

I knew this was bound to happen and I was hoping that I could push it off or ignore it...but that's just 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 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'm taking everything down.

Beta: Fear not, I am still willing to beta. Send me a PM. I can beta for just about any fandom, grammar-wise, but if you want me to beta the plot as well...then just look at my favorite authors and stories to get a feel for what I'm comfortable correcting.

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. The fandoms I dabble into are LotR, Harry Potter, Supernatural, X-men (the movies), and some other fandoms...though not as much as the ones I've listed.

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: myrmidryad, GabrielsDoubt, xXx Memento Mori xXx, 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: 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: No reviews for this one...shrugs

Graveyard: Thank you Mutantkillerfrog for the kind review. I think I had two more reviews, but I can't find them, 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: 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: 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.

The Stray: 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 leave reviews...as nice as it is to be on an authors alert page or a favorite authors page, 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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