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"Hmmm, what should I write about?"
I stare at the computer screen as it stares back at me. The doc is opened with a blank white paper which also works as a mini flashbang.
"It may be in dark mode, but that paper is white as hell. Probably unseasoned or something"
The phone buzzes with notification.
A Patreon member has cancelled their membership.
"I'm not surprised. It's been a month plus since I posted. So much for writing elf huh? Stupid fucking burnout, I wish I was always motivated."
I pick up the phone in my hands and it automatically unlocks with face id. I open Patreon to see who unsubbed.
"Huh…a long time supporter. Man I feel like I let you all down. Should I just force myself to write? Everyone feels tired, why should I deserve a break? It's not like my writing is that great."
I open instagram and see my notifications.
99+ likes, 30 comments, 20follows.
"Hmm, a reel must've gone viral. Well, who cares. I need some inspiration."
The more I scroll through my reels, the more I realise how much AI is taking over. Art is being stolen and used without consent on X. Writing is filled with slop now that is changed ever so slightly to be edible.
"What if my writing is labelled ai? I mean, I had comments accusing me of it. Let me check royal road."
I opened the browser and typed in royalroad. I log in into my account and see a couple notifications,
Bro is using chatgpt for the last bit
My god the obvious use of chatgpt is cringe. You can clearly see it in ivy's 3 options
I found myself having a dumb smile and sighing.
"I understand arc 1 was my weakest writing but you didn't have to put it like that. I just thought of making Ivy like an ai at first before making her into a full fledged character."
Star rating: 4.0 dropped to 3.84
"Another bad review huh. Let me see it."
I read the bad review and found myself agreeing reluctantly.
"I mean, yeah. Arc 1 Aric was weak and didn't have a good plan until the near end of Arc 1. 1.5 stars is fair I guess. Ahhhhhh, I really need to do something. I can't just be lazing around."
I looked around my dashboard and saw my art cover. I found myself feeling like a hypocrite and guilty.
"...I say to people to not use Ai but I myself have used ai to make this art cover. I am a hypocrite."
But what's the point in dwelling in that anyways? I could do something about it.
"I think I should commission an artist. My patrons have been kind to me to give me $200 in the span of a year. I can get an artist for this."
And so I did. I scoured through insta to find an artist that has the artstyle and capabilities for it. I did find an artist after an hour of doomscrolling.
Their name was @daaanrip and I saw this post.
Yep. This is the kind of artist I should support. And so I did. I commissioned Dan and it may have taken a couple weeks but it was worth it. I have given them the body shape and style in mind for Aric and Seraphina. Mind you, I gave Dan no reference so they had to come up the design from scratch.
Aric being lanky but with some muscle and wanting Seraphina in a subtle way while Seraphina wants Aric but in a more showy fashion but not showing by face. I also of course, made her boobs big. (not too big tho)
Enjoy the new Seraphina x Aric art which may be the cover art or do you have any artist that you think could do cover art.
Anyways, I'm talking too much. Enjoy the art. (As for webnovel, check the comments for the picture)
I think it's fucking phenomenal and it's lusty in all the right places. I also highly suggest that you all leave a thank you and show support to Dan.
"And you know, thank you everyone for a great 2025. Whether that be on Royal Road, ScribbleHub, Webnovel, Inkitt or Kuupress. Thank you. You all have made this novel popular in so many categories and I find myself giggly and shi. Thank you for all the nice comments, the supportive comments, the criticism and even just blatant hate, I thank you for all of that."
"Happy new year everyone. I hope you are blessed and continue to pursue the things you love and I hope you get the promotions you deserve. Ask that crush out and live a good life."
Sammy was staring behind the crack in the door before closing it gently to not make a sound and sighing with concerned,
"Shiro's schizo. Shiro's talking to no one. Again. I should get Shiro a doctor…"
(Author's note: I will be commissioning for a cover art, name me some artists you'd think would be a good fit)