Chapter 127: chapter 127

Hey everyone!Unseen Embers Of Love is finally over!A series that spanned almost a whole year. I'm happy and a bit sad that it’s come to an end. So, this is going to be a long author’s note, as there are a few things I want to clear up. Feel free to skip it if you’re not in the mood for my rant about life’s unfairness.Typically, I start my author notes with gratitude for your support, but this one starts with an apology.I am truly sorry for messing up the UEOL plot so many times. Those of you who read the chapters as soon as they were posted would know how many times I fumbled. I didn’t plan it properly because, unlike my other two series, this one wasn’t something that had been brewing in my head for months or years. The idea came to me on a trip, and I just typed it down.I originally planned for this to be a short series with only 20 parts. I had another story related to FYW in mind, but this idea came out of nowhere, and I decided to go for it. I wanted to write a short series before my next big one, but the support I received for the early chapters of UEOL pushed me to expand the plot, and here we are now.I am incredibly grateful for the love and support you’ve shown for this series, especially when it was just a work in progress. I wasn’t sure if you would accept the new world-building, and I was hesitant at first, but your encouragement kept me going. I’m thrilled that you enjoyed Madhav and Sruthi’s characters, their dynamics, banter, and romance. It was fun writing their conversations.But the fun for me ends there!Writing this series was no easy feat. I hit many roadblocks, and at times, I wanted to just wrap it up. It was frustrating when a part I thought was beautifully written received low ratings, or when some parts went unnoticed. At those times, I found myself banging my head against the wall, wondering why it wasn’t connecting with readers. I’m not upset about low ratings; I just wish I knew the reason so I could improve. That said, some of you kept giving full ratings even when I felt I’d ruined the story. A special thank you to you. Your support, even a simple ‘nice’ comment, lifted my spirits when I needed it most.I believe my writing has improved a little. If you’ve been following me since MAW, you’ll see that I’ve come a long way with writing romance scenes. Or at least, I’d like to think so. Feel free to burst my bubble if I haven’t improved. I still remember how guilty I felt after writing the first kiss scene between Shiva and Gowri (the protagonists of my first series Married Against Will). I felt like I had committed an unforgivable sin, and nothing could save me from the depths of hell. At that time, I was just starting my writing journey, and coming from a strict Indian household, writing that kiss scene—where Gowri kisses Shiva at their reception—felt like too much.I suppose I’ve grown since then. Now, I don’t feel guilty writing a kiss scene. I hope you felt the spark between Sruthi and Madhav, as I tried my best to convey it.Writing UEOL was a new experience. Every series is an experience, but this one felt particularly special because it was the first time I tried blending two genres—romance and mystery—at the same time. Romance is familiar to me, but mystery? That was a challenge. Here’s another confession: I wrote my first in the  mystery genre, but I never published it. It was just for fun. I even started another mystery story after that, but never finished it. So, I wasn’t sure how well I could balance the mystery element, but I think I managed somehow.Do tell me how the mystery element worked in the story? Did you already guess the culprit? Or was it a twist for you?The reason for the irregular chapters and long gaps between releases was due to a few things. First, I had other priorities that required my immediate attention. Second, I hit some serious writer’s block. I had ideas, but I couldn’t get them down on paper—well, on the screen. At times, I lost my motivation and started doubting myself. But it was your messages and reviews that kept me going. To everyone who reviewed my work and asked when the next part would be out—I can’t thank you enough.Whenever I received a DM asking when the next part would be posted, I reminded myself that people were waiting. That pushed me to stop slacking and get back to writing.MY HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE SERIES. I WOULDN’T HAVE FINISHED THIS WITHOUT YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT. YOUR REVIEWS, RATINGS, AND MESSAGES KEPT ME GOING.A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUPERFANS.MY GRATITUDE KNOWS NO BOUNDS FOR EVERYONE WHO REVIEWED EACH PART AND POINTED OUT THE MISTAKES.As I mentioned before, it wasn’t easy balancing romance and mystery, but it was only after nearly seventy chapters that I realized the romance was nearly non-existent.In my other series, the protagonists would have had at least their first kiss by that point, but in this series, Madhav and Sruthi hadn’t even held hands. Normally, people would leave if one of the promised genres was missing. But you stayed with me. Your responses were still the same. If anything, readership increased, and your continued support motivated me to finally write more romantic scenes for Madhav and Sruthi toward the end. I hope you enjoyed those.🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀This section answers some of your questions:1. Will there be a series about Nisha and Vikram? If so, when will it be published? Of course, there will be a full series for Vikram and Nisha. However, I don’t want to make the same mistake I did with UEOL by publishing before the story is ready. I’ll wait until at least half of the story is finished before starting to publish. I’m sorry, but it won’t be happening anytime soon.2. Tell something about yourself. There’s not much to tell. I was born and raised in India. An introvert, a little shy, and struggling to fit into the mold society has set for an “ideal” person. I’m just trying to figure things out in my life. I’m often stressed and looking for an escape from the messiness of reality.3. Do you write stories on any other platform? Not right now. My stories are only on Pratilipi. I’ve thought about trying Wattpad, but I’m not confident enough yet. It took a lot of courage to publish on Pratilipi, and I’m not sure I have the confidence to try a new platform, especially with Wattpad’s overwhelming UI. I am scared to be truthful. Maybe in the future, I’ll work up the courage. But if I do publish on another platform, it will be different stories, not repeats.4. What is your Instagram ID?I don’t have an Instagram ID. I’m sorry to disappoint those who want to follow me. Maybe one day I’ll create one, but right now, I don’t have any plans for it.5. Why did you choose ‘H S Ragavi’ as your pen name? Because it’s easy to remember, unlike my original name, which is long and hard to recall.6. How did you start your writing journey? I can’t pinpoint a specific day. It wasn’t a decision I made all of a sudden. I found it easier to express myself on paper than in conversation. I’m a reader first, and writing came naturally to me because of that. Reading helped me escape reality when I was stressed, and sometimes the endings of books I read weren’t what I wanted, so I started writing my own endings. That’s how it all began.7. Who is your favorite author? I can’t pick just one, but a few authors who have blown my mind are Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, J.R.R. Tolkien, and J.K. Rowling, among others.8. What’s your favorite novel?Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is my favorite novel. I think I’ve read it over five times, and each time, I love it more. It’s a masterpiece and will always top my list.9. Who is your favorite singer?This is a tough question. After reading, music lifts my spirits. But I’m the type of listener who enjoys the music, not necessarily the lyrics. So, I listen to all kinds of songs depending on my mood—Hip Hop, Folk, EDM, Melody, Pop—you name it.🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀Moving on, the next thing I am going to tell you is going to be disappointing.I’m taking a six-month break.I want to give you all quality content, and that requires time. I need this time to think and write properly. I don’t want to rush into a new project like I did with UEOL. Besides , I didn't feel the joy I felt with MAW while writing UEOL. So, I am going to use this break to rediscover that joy. Maybe, I will write a couple bonus chapters for Madhav and Sruthi if you want me to. Do tell me if you want it? Once again, thank you for all the love and support you’ve shown UEOL. As an amateur, it means the world to me. Without you, I wouldn’t be here. THANK YOU, THANK YOU SO MUCH.ONE LAST FAVOUR FROM YOU ALL!Kindly drop an honest review of this series. Tell me who was your favourite character? Which parts you enjoyed? Which parts made you frustrated? Did you expect the twist? Was the culprit someone who you already had in your mind? And whatever else you want to say.But do give me your honest feedback because it will help me grow as a writer.Yours sincerely and in overwhelming gratitude,-H S Ragavi 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀