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And with that, Half a Lady has officially come to a close! It's surreal to mark this story as complete. At just under 15,000 words, this is the longest story I've ever finished. I set out to write a novella in 12 weeks, and while I didn't reach the 20,000-word goal, I'm proud of the story I created. 
          
          Although the epilogue brings this story to a natural conclusion, I can still see ways for Half a Lady to grow. Cordelia will encounter new challenges (and a charming philosophy teacher!) at Avercroft boarding school. There's also the matter of Ophelia's engagement and Benny's future inheritance. If enough people are interested, I can definitely see Half a Lady continuing! 
          
          In the meantime, I plan to return to my first love: fantasy. I have a couple of new ideas brewing, including a Sleeping Beauty retelling and an original story featuring a vengeful princess and a morally gray prince. I hope you'll stay around because I have so many more adventures to take you on ❤️
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1442481066-half-a-lady-onc-2024-epilogue

A new chapter for Half a Lady is up! This is one of my favorite chapters yet. It answers your long-awaited questions about the mysterious letter, and it also introduces a new character. I can't wait for you to meet him! ❤️ 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1439533164-half-a-lady-onc-2024-chapter-seven

The next chapter of Half a Lady is posted! I wrote most of it during airport layovers and red-eye flights. It's some of the most memorable writing sessions I've ever had. The great news is that the new update puts this story past the 8,000-word threshold, making it eligible for the next round of the ONC!
          
          My week abroad was exciting, but I'm also happy to be back within the internet range. I can't wait to catch up with everyone's story updates! 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1431389207-half-a-lady-onc-2024-chapter-five

Hi there! I'm excited to share some important announcements with you. First, my novella, Half a Lady, made it to the next round of the Open Novella Contest! This is my first time entering, and I've enjoyed connecting with everyone and reading all the amazing stories people are writing. Congratulations to everyone who's moving on to the second round! 
          
          Unfortunately, there won't be any updates to Half a Lady this week or next week. I'll be traveling abroad, and I don't know what my availability will look like. The good news is that I already have close to 9,000 words written, so I'll be able to polish the next chapter and post it before the second ONC deadline. I'll also catch up on any comments and all your lovely stories upon my return! 
          
          In the meantime, feel free to check out my Beauty and the Beast fantasy retelling. It has snarky banter, clever protagonists, and an alternative ending to the classic fairytale. It's also being featured by @StoriesUndiscovered for the month of March! I'd love to hear what you think ✨ 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/350563953-beauty

Thanks for adding After the Holidays to your ONC reading list.

It's here! Chapter four of Half a Lady is posted and ready for your reading pleasure ✨
          
          This chapter has some lighter moments between Cordelia and her little brother. I love exploring their sibling relationship. Her brother says some of the funniest things! This chapter also contains an awkward family dinner involving a nunnery, raw oysters, and fish hooks. It ends on one of the craziest cliffhangers yet! I can't wait for you to see what her mother's important announcement is.... 
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1426831365-half-a-lady-onc-2024-chapter-four

Thank you for adding "The Proposal" to your reading list <3

Thank you for adding “RISEN” to your ONC 2024 reading list! Blessings, H

@CamWill18 of course!! Thanks:)

Thanks for adding Double Edge to your list!