6/21/25 - Final author update! Adopted will go live on August 31st, Japan time ^^ The upload schedule will be once a week. If you find yourself impatient and want to read the entire story in one go, you'll have to purchase the physical copy on Amazon. I will make a post dedicated to when the physical book goes live ^^ The upload schedule won't change. I hope you enjoy reading! While I'm proud of what I originally published on Tapas, the second edition is a thousand times better. I can't wait to hear what you think! Happy reading ^^ Adopted Vol. 1 is dedicated to each and every one of you <3
You'll find trigger warnings on the about page.
6/19/25 - I just finished screenshoting everyone's comments because, unfortunately, I have to delete all the chapters. But that's okay! You're going to get such a better story soon ^^ Also, as for updates, I can guarantee you'll have an update once a week for at least 54/60 weeks 🥳 Idk how many months that is haha I will be DELETING every chapter of Adopted on June 21, Japan time. If you want to reread the first draft of Adopted, or save comments, now's the time! My hope is to have Vol. 2 rewritten before updates for Vol. 1 complete on here, that way you have a consistent update schedule for at least a year, hopefully longer. My goal is to have the first chapter ready to go by September! Kayden decided to add an extra scene towards the end, and then Roth also had to add some more, so you guys will get A LOT of new content 😉
6/15/25 - Hello, readers! ^^ I hope everyone is doing well! Take care in the world. 2025 feels like a lifetime. Real life aside, I have great news for you! I've gone back and forth on the subject many many times, to the point where I said I would wrap up the Adopted story on here and give it a final end, but continue publishing via Amazon.
I have changed my mind! Adopted wouldn't be what it is today without the encouragement of you, my Tapas readers. I think, with everything going on in the world, it's important to provide a safe space for many readers, while providing an uplifting story to captivate you and give you a place to forget the real world, if only for a moment.
Last year, I decided to create a second edition of both Adopted Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. I'm nearing the end of rewrites for Vol. 1. It's looking like the story will end with around 430 pages, maybe a bit more, which is A LOT compared to what I have written here and it's not even to the break with Vol. 2 yet. Since you all gave me the encouragement I needed to bring Adopted to life in print, and it also being my debut solo novel, it didn't feel right ending the story where it's at. I've decided to share the official second edition of Adopted Vol. 1 and 2 to Tapas!
The chapters will be broken up into shorter sections, and chapter titles rewriten, but you'll get the final manuscript for free. You don't have to buy the books on Amazon to get the better verison of Adopted. If you choose to, I would love it if you supported my author career by buying a print copy ^^ but you don't have to. I'll begin updating the story on Tapas around September or October after final edits go through. I plan to keep the comments from the original chapters because I love reading them. But it might not be possible. If I can't save everyone's comments and have to start from the beginning, that's fine.
The second edition is much better than the original draft on here. I can't wait until you get to read it! Thank you so much for being patient with me. Being a writer has its ups and downs, and I was conflicted for a long time about sharing the final version to Tapas. Have a bit more patience, and you'll get to read the official book soon!
Until next time! ^^
P.S. I'll be deleting all the author update episodes. This is the only one I hope to share minus when the print books are published.
I think my soul just left my body because the one of the best, and favorite authors is back TvT hello, thank you so much and I'm so proud of what you've been able to do. I've been reading Adopted since its first early chapters, this feels like a wish come true
Kayden Smith had lived most of his life in an orphanage, stuck wondering why he was never chosen by a family all while keeping his past a secret.
One fateful night later, his entire life changes when he runs away and spills coffee all over a stranger. A stranger who just so happens to be the happiness Kayden has longed for. And we can't forget Eric...the unwanted boy that seems to break down Kayden's walls.
*cover created by me*
This story is meant for a mature audience as it will cover things like mental health, abuse, assault, and so on. The abuse and assault take place off page and are referenced in passing. Nothing is written on page for any of it. Adopted does have a lot of lightheartedness to it, but some of the themes could be triggering. If you are easily triggered, please find a different story to read. There are a lot of wonderful stories on Tapas you can choose from ^^
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