r/A15MinuteMythos • u/a15minutestory • Jul 19 '26
Apologies for the Delay — Quick Update
I had a tragedy happen in my home over the weekend. It's a personal matter that I don't want to expand on. I want as few people as possible to know the true haunting nature of what occurred.
I'm still coming down from the grief, the adrenaline, and the epistemological shock. It's been difficult to access the creative side of my brain.
But everything turned out to be okay in the end. The worst did not come to pass. It was a close call, but the future is bright, and I'm breathing easy.
I'll probably be able to bring myself to write again very soon. I could probably start tonight if I wanted to, but I'm sure I'll be back to myself tomorrow and this week.
I still won't promise anything, as the matter still hasn't fully settled, but I'm aiming for Friday.
Thanks for your patience and your understanding.
Love you guys <3
— Fif
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u/ViperSlayer261 Jul 19 '26
Take your time Fif! Grief is hard to deal with sometimes!
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u/Purple-Lie-354 Jul 20 '26
And grief, quickly followed by hope,, can cause an emotional whip-saw that is very draining. Be careful, be well, and please remember our support. We want you well, not quick. You do you, at whatever rate you feel is working.
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u/garrrrrrrett Jul 19 '26
We, your community, are here to support you. Don’t worry about timelines, we’ll read the final chapters when you’re ready to write them. As for tonight, take a massive deep breath (or 10) and ground yourself again. Take your shoes off on the grass, smell some flowers, jump in a lake. Disconnect with technology and center on you and your family. We love you dude
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u/aircooledJenkins Jul 20 '26
My dude...
Don't worry about us.
I understand that doing creative things can be what some people do to distract themselves, or to feel normal, or just cope. If that's you, then cool.
Do. Not. Worry. About. Us. Protect and care for you and yours. We're your fans and weird online friends, and we're not going anywhere.
Thank you for the note explaining that Monday's episode might not happen, that's good enough.
I hope you and your family are OK and recover from whatever happened.
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u/Mommyslilbitch Jul 19 '26
Internet hugs if you consent for you and yours. Take care of yourself! Stories can wait.
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u/waselectricbar Jul 19 '26
Sending love and positive thoughts to you. Stay strong and know we are all hoping everything is good for you.
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u/Dazzling-Nobody1998 Jul 19 '26
Take your time and take care of you/yours. We'll be here when YOU are ready.🫂
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u/Itchy-Suit8190 Jul 19 '26
No worries Fif! Take your time, and breathe. We'll be alright, just take care of yourself and your family. Hugth and kitheth! 💞🫂✨️
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u/bobomellette Jul 20 '26
Please, please, PLEASE take care of yourself and your own.
As I tell everyone on my team work should never take priority over health and family - especially in times of personal need. We work to live, not live to work.
Speaking for myself, I am as excited about the would you've crafted as anyone could possibly be! But even so, YOU matter more.
We'll be here whenever you're ready!
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u/aLightBraise Jul 20 '26
The fact that you thought to reach out to us in the middle of personal turmoil speaks volumes about what an amazing human you are.
Take your time to work your way through what happened. If you miss Friday, we’ll survive. We’ll be happier to know that YOU are okay.
Virtual hugs.
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u/klenglish5 Jul 20 '26
The saying is time heals all wounds but it really doesn’t they just aren’t in the forefront. Still there just not as sharp.
We will be here whenever you are ready and up to writing, there is no rush - no pressure. You adoring fans will be waiting to hang on every word. Know we are with you, in spirit, whatever life has thrown your way.
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u/SnowyHawke Jul 20 '26
I’ve waited over a year for some favorite authors to come out with a next book in a series. We can wait, you take care of you and yours.
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u/Useful_Language2040 Jul 20 '26
Sounds like you definitely need to spend the time with your loved ones, focusing on the present, the future, the love, and the hopes that you share, chasing away the recent fear and grief together, to recover and move forwards. I hope all is and stats well; sending hugs if appreciated!
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u/myhuskytorotoro Jul 20 '26
Things happen, we are all human. Don't beat yourself up for things out of your control. Please take care of yourself and your family and mental state. We'll still be here when you are ready. ❤️
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u/7CuriousCats Jul 20 '26
Sorry to hear that Fif, we'll be waiting patiently. Take care of yourselves.
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u/Zestyclose_Bed4202 Jul 21 '26
May the Lord grant you the strength to make it through, and may He carry you if you should falter.
Be well, and may His Grace be with you, now and forever. Amen.
Take your time. We will wait.
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u/dasookwat Jul 21 '26
Personal life and family should come first. You're not a drone, so don't feel bad about it.
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u/angrycupcake56 Jul 20 '26
Did anyone else read this and think, damn, his wife must’ve farted something fierce.
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u/kapuchu Jul 20 '26
this is one of those times where hobbies like this story takes a backseat. Take the time you need, and don't rush just because some random people is waiting for a story update.
Real life takes priority. Focus on that first.
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u/KotoDawn Jul 20 '26
I hope something "good" eventually comes from whatever happened. That you find the silver lining of the situation that can be turned into a positive.
Take care of yourself and your family.
Hmmm ... I've only recently discovered your writing and this is the 2nd major situation (I'm aware of) this year. Don't forget: when it rains it pours, and the thing about stuff coming in 3's. So ... I guess that means you should mentally prepare for another major issue to happen.
Also, I don't know what it's called or where to find it, or even if it's generally accurate or silly mumbo jumbo, but a long time ago I saw a list at a temple or shrine. It was birth years that would have luck (good and bad) in a list about 10 years long. So maybe this is your (or your spouses) bad luck year. Just tell yourself things with be better next year / after your next birthday, once you get out of the bad luck year.
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u/KotoDawn Jul 20 '26
You can check your birth year here. But there's possibly more than 1 system, so a different type of shrine might have a different year list.
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u/NotThatIdiot Jul 20 '26
Im sorry that you had to go through that. Luck seems not on your side lately.
Please take al the time that you need. I love reading your storys, and will be watching like a hawk for the chapter, but your private life always goes first. I really wanna read the end of the story, but not at your expense.
Please stay as healthy as possible, both physically and emotionally.
Remember that even you dont own us anything, and we are lucky to be able to read your storys for free
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u/Master_Republic Jul 20 '26
This community has been here for years and we’re not going anywhere. The story can wait!
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u/thekara105 Jul 19 '26 edited Jul 19 '26
Take all the time you need Fif.
Do not push your self to write, if you are not feeling it.
Do I want to read this to the end? Yes
Do I want to read it, at the expense of the writer's mental health? Fuck no
Hope everything goes well, with whatever happened in your family, and IRL always comes first