February 22, 2003

Okay, before I begin, I have to apologize.

I'M SO SORRY.

Yes, that's because I'm not going to continue all sections of this story to the end, at least not in the foreseeable future.

The truth is that I've lost enthusiasm to write it all. It's not that I'm bored with the story myself (I'm real humble that way, aren't I?). I've even written the outlined conclusion for the next 11, possibly drawn out to 12 chapters (yes, that's a 1 and a 2), which meant that the rest of the story promised to be good and long. However, I hardly have time to write new (original) stories, let alone finish fanfiction. And my goals are to write original stuff.

But all is not forlorn! I've got sketches for the very last chapter (i.e. chapter 25/26 because writers always write in some chronological order) which I might end up posting. Okay, I promise I will. In fact, I'm only going to finish the sections of Angel and Cordy back in 3rd season (1998) and the epilogue because I've fleshed those sections out already.

Now, the interesting proposal if anyone still cares at this point. I'm opening up writing the conclusion of the story for anyone else who wants to complete this story. That's right. But here are a few ground rules:

1) I still own (if I can call it that) what I've written and posted so far. And what I'm planning to write and finish posting.
2) I will add a link to your story but please let me know before you plan to write the conclusion through email ([email protected] and/or posting a review). If there are multiple people wanting to complete it, that's fine. I'll just add a link to your respective sections so it'll be kind of like a collaboration. But let me make it clear. What you write, you get to keep and own it (or at least I won't own it).
3) And if you're wanting to write it, you're privy to story spoilers because after all, you'll need to know how my part will end, won't you?

So have I confused you? Lost your interest? Or all and none of the above? Okay, I really don't know how that will work, but I'm willing to try it. The question is, are you willing to write within the confines of my rules? And my *ahem* sanity?

Regardless, thanks for the patience.

HP