Hey Guys…

It's your old buddy Phantom here. I know, it's been years since you've read that, right?

So, I'm gonna be honest. When I started this story, I didn't expect for it to blow up as much as it did. I was just a teenage boy with a passion for writing, looking for a way to express himself amongst a community of like-minded individuals.

"Fighting the Shame" was supposed to be a short story on how I wanted two of my favorite characters from one of my favorite cartoons to end up together. Of course, they eventually did end up together, only to break up – insert intense eye roll – but that's beside the point. However, I started to lose track of where I wanted this story to go and what my plans for it was to begin with. So, I kind of gave up on it.

Over the years, as I continued working on my craft and improving my writing style, I couldn't help but notice how popular this story had become. The reviews and support from everyone was amazing. You guys really loved this story, and I really appreciated it.

That being said, I decided to give it another shot. Not just with this story, but with working on other stories for the site as well. I feel it would be a great way to continue my journey into becoming a famous author in the near future.

I'm probably going to revamp this story a little bit, as I find some of it a bit cringe-y now. So, I hope everyone still enjoys it.

Glad to be back.

Signed,

The New & Improved…Pharaoh (My actual nickname)