I thank all 113 of you for subscribing, it is much appreciated, truly. 

Sadly, I will not be able to update this week because I had a death in my family this morning. I tried to channel my escapist tendencies into writing this week's chapter but it is mentally and emotionally taxing to try to do so when, to be frank, I just want to sob on the floor. 

I'm sorry for this, hopefully brief, hiatus of sorts. I should be back in form by next week but since I've never really dealt with grief in adulthood, I have no idea if that prediction will come true or if I will still be needing a break. If I'm not ready by next week, this post will stay up until I am, along with an added note in the description.

I implore all of you to make sure your loved ones know you love them. I've denied the reality that I could lose any of my loved ones to death so I didn't make it a priority to reach out to them when I could and, now, I just wish I had that chance again.