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2023-07-14 14:08

Author here! 👀 I’m not above writing a review for my own story, but mostly so I can tell you what to expect. Plus, not gonna lie, I’m super excited with the way it’s shaping up and want to sway any fence-sitters into giving it a try. Please, please, if you find the first chapter intriguing, then give it a chance through the first ten chapters— I’m hoping it will take less than that to convince you to continue. The early chapters set up a lot for the characters. It’s my hope to have a somewhat non-WN-standard contemporary romance that will have broad appeal. I know this sounds like “Jack of all trades, master of none”—but don’t forget that the original quote continues—“oftentimes better than a master of one!” So you just might find a gem here. Mystery, humor, twists, intelligent characters, crime, action, betrayal… all within the bounds of an enemies-to-lovers romance. (Don’t expect smut, sorry. Intimacy, yes.) In terms of writing, you may find the occasional typo, but I go to great lengths to publish the best writing possible, so errors will be minimal. Length— I make no predictions about how long the complete story will be. It will continue as long as the plot requires. I don’t like filler just to boost the chapter count. If I think of anything more, I’ll add it as a comment below. Thank you! Happy reading! 🧡

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athletic_girl
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Great start, thanks for all your hard work! Not to put too much pressure on you but I want 700 chapters.😉

slowestcook
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Pressure?? None whatsoever 😆 Thanks though! 😘

athletic_girl:Great start, thanks for all your hard work! Not to put too much pressure on you but I want 700 chapters.😉
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shy_flashing
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Congratulations ranking 82 last I checked on the power stone rank.

slowestcook
slowestcookAuthor

Thank you!! 🧡 Also have had great luck today in the popularity rankings thanks to all the support:

3asyaccess
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61 for a little while but I think it's 115 now 👍

shy_flashing:Congratulations ranking 82 last I checked on the power stone rank.
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slowestcook
slowestcookAuthor

😍 It’s been great to see! Especially for a first attempt at an original story. 😅 Now that the set up feels more complete and more characters are getting introduced, I’m getting excited for the content ahead!

3asyaccess:61 for a little while but I think it's 115 now 👍
slowestcook
slowestcookAuthor

Yeah they are pretty consistently generous and dedicated! 😍 And the top fans… I have no clue how to explain that one! 😆

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FREAK_Reader01
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😂😂😂

slowestcook:Yeah they are pretty consistently generous and dedicated! 😍 And the top fans… I have no clue how to explain that one! 😆
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Countess_Succubus
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Getting excited for the next 600 chapters?

slowestcook:😍 It’s been great to see! Especially for a first attempt at an original story. 😅 Now that the set up feels more complete and more characters are getting introduced, I’m getting excited for the content ahead!
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slowestcook
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😱😱😱 I’ll be honest, I initially thought this would be a short 40 chapters, TOPS! I can’t believe I’m scheduling no. 100 for tomorrow… 😵‍💫 This project sure escalated! ❤️

Countess_Succubus:Getting excited for the next 600 chapters?
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athletic_girl
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Where did you get the cover art? I'll see if I can prompt "Spellai" to render it. 1st attempt

slowestcook
slowestcookAuthor

This was my original image. It was just something I threw together (Bing image generator, I think) last minute for the original WPC I was writing for since I needed a cover… 😅 Never thought the book would last more than a couple chapters. 😆

athletic_girl:Where did you get the cover art? I'll see if I can prompt "Spellai" to render it. 1st attempt
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athletic_girl
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Great ending thanks for all your hard work! You fell a bit short of the target 700 but you exceeded my expectations in all other regards.

athletic_girl:Great start, thanks for all your hard work! Not to put too much pressure on you but I want 700 chapters.😉
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slowestcook
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I’m only just seeing this! 😱 Hahaha, you know, as it concluded I thought about that 700 mark! I’d have laughed at the idea of 100, but to actually hit 249? 🤯 I guess I enjoyed the creating much more than I ever thought I would. Thank you so much for all the support and comments—I had more than a few laughs from those. 😉 🧡

athletic_girl:Great ending thanks for all your hard work! You fell a bit short of the target 700 but you exceeded my expectations in all other regards.
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slowestcook
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Adding this here. A beautiful review from an incredible reader that became a friend. Account disappeared, but I want to remember this. 🧡

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