The weather has been volatile these past few days, and my health hasn't been cooperating. I can manage three updates at most, and I apologize for not asking for votes, but looking at the scoreboard, I'm miles behind. I’ll have to pull out the ‘Burning Lamp Technique’ and risk it all—I managed five updates.

This entire period has been strange; no tips, no monthly votes, and subscriptions have dropped. It leaves me adrift, feeling abandoned and forgotten by everyone.

Am I really writing worse and worse? I’ve been pouring my heart into this, truly I have.

The gap in monthly votes has plunged me into despair, yet a small spark of hope remains. I feel I haven't completely lost everyone’s support; your collective power is immense, and as long as you are here, so is my hope. V

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