Hello there, friend. I want to apologise for the long radio silence. I am very sorry. I was dealing with some unfortunate events in my personal life that negatively impacted my mental health. Things are a whole lot better now, though. I'm somewhat safe at the moment and way less sad, so here's some long overdue candour.

A Grand Farce was my first dedicated attempt at writing anything long-form, and while I've learned so much, it's clear to me that this story is ultimately lacking in so many respects. I received some feedback that helped me identify the flaws in my premise and execution. I can't muscle through most of those, and an extensive edit will simply not do, hence, I have settled on a rewrite. In the circumstances, I believe it prudent to discontinue this version of it. I've begun a very thorough overhaul, and so much has changed already. The MC's personality (something he frankly didn't have in AGF) and motivations, the premise, plot, side characters and several aspects of the setting and magic system. It's a completely different story in every sense. Even the name of the series is changing, i think.

This story is posted elsewhere by the author. Help them out by reading the authentic version.

I can't give a reasonable ETA on when I'll start posting this new version, but I've made very good headway in the rewrites and i feel i'm on schedule for something Novemberish-Decemberish. I want to have a sizeable backlog so that i can dump it all within a short span. I'm a pantser, and I've found that discovery writing for me often requires a strong premise and starting point if i'm too go far with any project. AGF did not have either of those, and that's one of several things that has prompted me in this direction.

I'm not sure if i'll eventually take this version down. I feel a fair amount of shame, but there's a part of me that wants to leave it up as a helpful reminder to myself of personal growth. I'll let you know what i decide.

if you've somehow stuck around for a hundred thousand words of AGF, I just want to say from the depths of my withered heart: Thank You So Much. It means a lot to me that you gave this a chance to begin with. A reader's attention is something to be respected and rewarded, and i promise to work hard at making my future story endeavours worthy of your investment and time.

Have a lovely weekend!