* I just wanted to say that I'm really sorry to all those who have been waiting for me to update my VenDetta story. These past few months have been pretty tough on me both physically and emotionally, and that hasn't left me in the best mindset for writing lately. I used to find joy in writing but now it's the complete opposite :( Whenever I try to write something now, I just end up getting really upset with myself and I feel like it's just not good enough and it never will be! I'm not a good writer. I have some creative ideas but I lack the technique to portray those ideas competently and I feel that I'm not doing these incredible characters justice with how I make them appear in my work.

As a result, I will be putting VenDetta and any other story I've previously been planning to write on hold unless I am able to convince myself that it's worthwhile to continue. I will NOT be deleting it or any other story as that is a promise I made to myself from the moment I joined this site. It wouldn't be fair to those who maybe found some enjoyment from those stories and would be disappointed to see them gone forever. I am not ruling out the possibility of discontinuing the story sometime in the future if I am still feeling as disheartened as I currently am about my work. But like I said, it will be put on hold for now in case things do take a turn for the better and I decide to try and continue someday...

I hope you guys aren't too disappointed in me for my decision to abstain from writing for the time being! I cannot begin to express how much I appreciated each and every one of you for your support and kindness even when I felt I didn't deserve it. Over time, I have come to know many great people on this site (many of whom are wonderfully talented writers and whose work has brought me so much happiness to read!) I consider you all as friends and just want you to know that even though I may not be writing anything for a while, I will still continue to read and support your work as enthusiastically as ever :D

Thank you to everyone whose kind words and creativity inspired me. Thank you for understanding and to all you wonderfully talented writers out there, keep up with your writing. Your work brings so much joy to us all :)

Name: Natalia

Favorite Animal: Cheetah, Leopard, Tiger... (most big cats actually!) There is no other animal quite as beautiful, majestic or awe-inspiring as the great cats that roam the African savannas or dense jungles of the world!

Favorite Drinks: Coffee, Red Wine (in particular a type of Australian red called "Demon Dance.")

Background: Currently live in Australia but my heritage is Slovakian.

I am madly obsessed with the Devil May Cry video game series (or to be more specific, with the game's lead protagonist; Dante! He is so darn HOT!!! XD)

Apart from Dante, I am absolutely crazy about V (Vergil's drop-dead gorgeous, mysterious, poetry-loving humanity to be precise) I mean, he is such a tragic character and he's really worked his way into my heart since the release of DMC5 :)

I have some interesting ideas I hope to explore for Devil May Cry. I can only write about something I feel really passionate about :)

I am considering exploring some angles I haven't tried before and maybe walk on the darker side a little...

But fear not! I don't intend to abandon my sarcastic sense of humor anytime soon! (And yes, there will be heartwarming stories too, I promise!)

Likes:

Car Rallying! Especially WRC (World Rally Championship)

Favorite Rally Driver : Jari-Matti Latvala

Driving. It helps calm me down and is something I feel very passionate about!

Playing video games. (I think it's pretty obvious which game franchise is my favorite... XD)

Being around horses. I don't mean so much as in riding, but just spending time around horses and getting the chance to stroke them or feed them is really special.

Listening to Swedish Pop music. I am particularly fond of Melodifestivalen (annual Swedish Music Festival) and it is what inspired me to try learning this beautiful language!

Listening to/watching Eurovision Song Contest.

Everything about the 1990s! Those were some of the best years of my life and they produced some of the best movies and songs ever! (Including The Nightmare Before Christmas :)

Being creative. I've always enjoyed writing stories and drawing/creating artwork.

Reading about Greek mythology.

Dinosaurs! I've always had a passion for dinosaurs from a very early age.

Scary/gothic stories because monsters and demons are cool!

Most of all, I love writing! I have a pretty wild imagination that I need to unleash somewhere :)

Dislikes:

Rude/mean people.

Crowded places.

People who show off.

Thunderstorms.

Windy days.

Darkness. This has always been a major phobia of mine and remains one of my greatest fears to this day.

Things being messy or out of place.

Deep water. I almost drowned when I was very young and as a result I never learned to swim.

Sleeping. I know that sounds weird, but I always seem to get nightmares so sleeping is not enjoyable for me :(

Being told what to do.

People assuming things about me! It's one of my absolute pet hates and it drives me crazy!