A Request for Votes, a Giveaway, Bonus Chapters, and an Update on My Recent Writing

Dear readers, Twilight Boundary has now reached 2.23 million words, so I wanted to give you all an update.

Thanks to all you esteemed readers for your support. This book has kept up a steady pace, and even after nearly half a year without any promotion, our paid subscriptions have stayed around thirty thousand, while we've remained in the top ten across the whole site. That's freaking awesome!

Since Old Ghost started writing, this has been the book with the steadiest results and the greatest potential. And folk customs are something of a niche genre, which makes this an even more delightful surprise for Old Ghost.

Bows deeply. May all you esteemed readers make a fortune!

But with results this good, Old Ghost has to be honest: I feel rather ashamed. I can't help thinking I haven't given it my all to repay your kindness, and that there are places where I could've done a little better.

But sometimes, you really do have to acknowledge your age, accept that your energy is waning, and admit that your abilities have their limits.

Back in February, I was diagnosed with myocardial injury, and the doctor immediately told me I needed to be hospitalized. Of course, Old Ghost isn't going to claim I love writing so much that I'd throw my life away for it. It wasn't that dramatic.

But I did feel seriously anxious. I didn't want my writing schedule thrown into disarray all at once, nor did I want to leave such a huge gap in the book's upward momentum. So, after putting it off for two days, I hurriedly went to the hospital for some tests, got a coronary CTA, and was discharged.

I've just made a habit of wearing a smartwatch since then. After all, I am afraid of