So, you've made it this far—20,000 words! I've finally hit my goal of 20 chapters and 20k words… sniff sniff.
But if you thought this was the end, well… surprise! Whether you're happy or disappointed, I'll leave that up to you.
I've grown attached to this story, probably because reaching this point feels like a major milestone. But I'm not stopping here. I've decided that 50k words—a full novel length—is the next goal. Why not turn this into a serialized novel? This story has been with me for a while, and I've gone through so many versions and memories with it. I think it's time to take it to the next level.
So, this marks the end of "Volume 1." Let's stay fresh and ready for "Volume 2."
See you soon!