Recognized at Last · 2:47am Nov 16th, 2017
And just when I thought it was over, I get acknowledged by ANOTHER prominent fanfic reviewer looking through Deafened By Silence. Was he just riding Scribbler's coattails or did he come on his own? It doesn't matter either way. What does matter is me.
What can I even say about this? Probably something I shouldn't. Unlike To Save a Life or From a Shimmer to a Shine, Deafened by Silence was never intended to be popular. And when it was originally released, it wasn't. It was meant to be an experiment for me to try writing with characters that weren't as prominent in the show and didn't have much characterization (Remember, this came out two years ago, BEFORE Slice of Life. Vinyl and Octavia hadn't even shared the same episode much less a house).
The darker tone was also an experiment, a seed planted into my mind by more...descriptive tales and speculation of Discord's acts of chaos. Where would he go beyond chocolate rain, cardboard houses, and turning ponies grey? I'd never written something like that before and wanted to test myself.
Unexpectedly, the test succeeded.
Suddenly, my simple experiment was in the spotlight and the views were pouring in. General consensus was despite the dark content and Discord's questionable behavior, the story was well-written and people loved it.
And the question was something like: "Well you wanted people to see your stories, and they have. Now what?"
Even if it was only the equivalent of eating a single grape from a vineyard, the fruits of victory were mine. But what did they mean? As it turned out, several things.
1: A final exorcism upon lingering ghosts of the past.
I feel like even by bringing this up again, I'm being slightly self-defeating, so I'll keep it brief. The first official review I ever got on one of my stories basically said it was garbage and I'd deluded myself into thinking I had talent when I didn't. The overwhelming support I've received since then has already proven more than otherwise, and Scribbler's reading puts the final nail in the coffin. Now I have concrete proof of my talent and nobody can tell me otherwise.
2: An incentive to aspire further.
Now, that I've gotten a taste of victory; let me tell you, I want MORE. I'll keep writing and keep working and aim higher and higher. Both here and with my original works. Who knows what kind of accolades I could get? I want them. I'll strive for them. And I'll get them. This shall be my stepping stone.
3: Permanent Reassurance
I CAN write. I CAN go all the way to the top. And I CAN succeed. And whenever life gets me down and out, as it often does, all I have to do is look back upon this success. To remind myself that it can and will get better. I shall break through the ceiling and beyond.
Thank you everyone, for following me and for your support.
Seize your destiny, Zero! you can do anything, write anything! You have my support 100%.