Hey everyone!

  First, some exciting news about the upcoming chapters:

  

  
• Chapters 19-22 will be released later TODAY and TOMORROW


  
• Chapter 23 will follow tomorrow evening


  

  But the even better news? WE'RE ALMOST AT 100 FOLLOWERS! We're currently sitting at 92, and I'm absolutely blown away by your support!

  To celebrate this incredible milestone, I'm planning a special character insertion event when we hit 100!

  

  
• Create a character that fits our story's theme


  
• Design their name, backstory, and role (hero, villain, sidekick, etc.)


  
• Submit your character in the comments below THIS post


  
• The most upvoted/repped comments will be entered into a poll Sunday


  
• The character that wins the final poll will be officially added to the fiction!


  

  

  
1. Comment your character concept under THIS announcement


  
2. Be creative but ensure your character fits within our established world


  
3. The top-repped submissions will advance to the final voting poll


  
4. Final poll will be included with the next chapter release


  
5. Voting will determine which character joins our story!


  

  

  
• Your character fully integrated into the storyline


  
• A shoutout for YOUR fiction(if you have one) for 3 consecutive chapters when your character debuts


  
• You choose which of your works gets promoted


  
• Your username credited as the character's creator


  
• Potential for your character to become a recurring part of the narrative


  
• Open to EVERYONE - even if you're new to my story!


  

  This is more than just a contest - it's a chance for us to collaborate and expand this world we all love. I've been amazed by the creativity and enthusiasm of this community, and I can't wait to see what characters you'll create. Who knows? Your character might become a fan favorite or even change the direction of the story in ways none of us expected!

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  For those new to the fiction who want to participate, this is the perfect time to catch up with the earlier chapters and get a feel for the world and characters before submitting your creation.

  Stay tuned for more details once we cross that 100 follower threshold! And don't forget to check out those new chapters dropping today and tomorrow!

  Thank you all for making this possible! Your support, comments, and enthusiasm have made this journey incredible, and I'm excited to celebrate this milestone by bringing one of YOUR creations into our story.

  Let the character creation begin!