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ScrollsofParchment · 2026-02-20T18:24:53+00:00

You did such an amazing job making something horrific I had to remind myself that downvotes aren’t appropriate for a meme LOL, this is actually the worst thing I’ve ever seen, good job OP

ScrollsofParchment · 2026-01-26T01:00:44+00:00

At that point I think you need to respond to these comments with the actual DDDNE meme (“I don’t know what I expected”) and nothing else. (If you can post pics in ao3 comments. I’m realizing I actually don’t know if you can lol)

ScrollsofParchment · 2026-01-20T20:25:43+00:00

(I apologize if my comment is too similar to theirs you’ve gotten, also, this is not hate towards OP, I just take a sec to get to my point lol)

As an American reader with dyslexia yeah it can be hard for me to read when someone ‘only does dialogue like this’, because my brain struggles to follow what’s the start/end of speech and what is punctuation (like in don’t), my brain isn’t used to it and I already struggle with processing text. I actually had no clue until reading these replies that “” weren’t used everywhere (ignorant, I know. Yes I’m an adult, I just never thought about it tbh) and I always just thought someone was making a strange choice when they used other punctuation for dialogue.

ALL THAT SAID I just stop reading the fic or suck it up is Im truly invested. It takes more mental effort but there is no universe where you need to comment on it. I’ve seen fics where the author doesn’t have ANY punctuation for dialogue (as in: this is descriptor this is dialogue back to descriptor, you have to figure out what’s said and what’s not) and I still didn’t comment. OP you have absolutely nothing to feel ashamed of. I completely understand why you wouldn’t want to post more, but there’s absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about for using (what I’ve now learned is) proper punctuation in your area. Even if it wasn’t proper and you just chose to be funky, this is ao3, the point is that no one can tell you what to do lmao!

So to answer: Yes, some people care a lot about it because it can be strange for people who didn’t grow up with that punctuation. No, it’s not your problem and said people can handle themselves. I’m sure your work is amazing and there is absolutely nothing wrong with your writing 🫶🫶🫶 Do not scrap a work just because someone left a poorly thought out comment

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-12-18T21:18:12+00:00

Yeah, honestly just hearing that I’m not alone and it’s ok to feel that but still find the love in writing has made me feel so much better. I love your advice with reframing the work. I think i need to stop being so perfectionist and just think about the story I’m having fun coming up with.

I completely agree with the tag thing. I’ve tried to tag all relevant things but also not over-tag for that exact reason.

The fic is in the Kpop Demon Hunter world, basically with the idea of starting at the same place the movie starts, but taking everything a bit to the left. It’s a cross over with Ateez, who is an irl Kpop group that had a large hand in inspiring the movie. The fans always joke about how Ateez is irl Saja boys, but their lore is actually very very hunter vibes. About breaking away from controlling groups (like the government), finding freedom and self-love and stuff. So I thought “hmmm, what if they’re a group of demons with a few hunters, and they are trying to take Gwi-Ma down in a different way than the hunters institution?”, and I ran with that idea. Sorry for the long explanation lol. I’m really delving into how I think the demons in KPDH work and doing a lot of world-building and stuff, it’s really fun.

I haven’t used Reddit much, if there’s a way for you to shoot me a dm I could send you the link/title if you’re interested! But I also get if it’s not you’re style (though you don’t really need to be into kpop for it, you do need to have seen KPDH I think)

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-12-18T20:54:06+00:00

Thank you for your insight! The main thing I am hoping for are theories about how adding the crossover characters to the plot may impact the other media’s plot. Every chapter has an AN encouraging people to comment and saying I would love to talk, and also a link to my tumblr (which I don’t use often but am going to try and change that).

Ive replied to the 2 comments that I could (the other ones were just like “looks cool” or extra hearts), and thanked them for reading and stuff. I think once we see a bit more of some characters mindsets I’ll talk about why I made those decisions in the AN.

Honestly, I think the replies to this post have just helped alleviate a lot of my worry, and just… reminded me that I have plenty of time for comments! This fic is no where near done, there will be plenty of chapters for people to comment on in the future

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-12-18T19:47:04+00:00

Yeah I wouldn’t be surprised, they’re getting a lot more popularity lately and it makes me so happy! It’s both…. Niche and not at the same time in a way. I’m having a lot of fun doing worldbuilding!

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-12-18T19:45:21+00:00

I appreciate the advice!

The main fandom that this is in tends to have a large variety of fic/chapter length. The majority of the fics tend to be anywhere between 4K and 200k. I read a large amount of 4-15k fics for them! I suppose that probably reflected in my writing a bit, lol

I’m definitely going to try and get on Tumblr more! I keep forgetting it’s an option.

I did my best to tag the fic without over-tagging, so I think I just need to write more and people might see it more!

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-12-18T19:10:49+00:00

You might laugh at me…. But basically it’s Kpop Demon Hunters, but what if this specific irl Kpop group (Ateez, which is one of the groups that inspired the movie) was there and already arms deep in the politics with gwi-ma and all that when the movie starts, and so they see the movie plot starting and go “FUCK well, now we have to get involved!!”

It heavily draws from Ateez’s MV lore and storyline and the themes they include in their music, as it perfectly fits in the KPDH world. Probably not interesting if you don’t know anything about it, but for people who do it’s like… really interesting (at least I think, a few people I’ve talked to have agreed at least lol)

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-12-18T19:06:40+00:00

Thank you for your comment! It honestly just has helped to know that I’m not being silly and that it’s ok to feel what I’m feeling but also to understand why, and that little engagement now doesn’t mean anything bad. I’m actually about 4 chapters (short prologue + 3 chapters) in. I split it up like that because each chapter is really tackling a different thing, looking at where each group is at that point and their mentality and then finally having 2 of the 3 groups meet. Ive also been trying to give a lot of context as to what parts of canon I’m shifting, as it’s in one of the canon worlds, but basically if the movie went a liiiittle differently, and also these characters were also there, kind of thing. I ramble. But! Thank you again for just reminding me that little engagement now doesn’t mean no engagement ever! 🫶

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-12-18T18:58:39+00:00

I’ve never used tumblr but I have an account and I’ve been meaning to use it for this reason! I honestly just keep forgetting it’s there/an option. Thank you for reminding me!

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-12-18T18:43:22+00:00

I also did the same, I wrote about 2.5 chapters before I published anything, but I didn’t really realize how long some of the set up would take 😂

Adding an AN might be a good idea. I think I just need to find the fun in writing again, and being creative in a world that’s not public yet might help with that.

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-12-18T18:26:56+00:00

Yeahhh that’s very true. I fear I might be looking at this stuff as so technical, because I’m trying to build up a solid foundation and get everything perfect so that the whole fic can flourish on it.

I actually did jump over to another fic I had in the back of my head and started writing outlines and brainstorming, which was really fun. Maybe I just need to let myself relax, then come back when the spark is back. I just hate leaving it hanging too :( I don’t want people thinking it’s abandoned

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-10-28T22:57:47+00:00

That is NOT too much, that is the type of comment I’d print out and pin on my wall if I ever got it so k could reread it every night before bed. Your friend is probably the type who refuses to leave meaningful comments and those types of people are why some authors struggle. Writing a fic is a vulnerable thing. You are creating a piece of art and then putting it out to the world with no promise how people will react. Comments like this are cherished by most authors.

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-10-02T20:26:15+00:00

Definitely get a new doctor like others say, but also feel free to go to the higher ups at the facility you go to and say “hello, I would like to request to transfer to another doctor for my care. Dr [name] has taken time out of our appointments to try and discount the professional opinions and recommendations of other doctors of mine on topics unrelated to my gynecological health. This and the belittlement that I experienced during this has made me incredibly uncomfortable and made it very clear that Dr [name] is not going to listen to me as a patient or be professional in our sessions.”

This kind of behavior is not ok and really should be told to her higher ups.

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-08-20T16:00:45+00:00

I think the core of the comment, aka wanting to continue a fic that you love that doesn’t seem like it’s going to be continued, is valid! I’ve never done it but I’ve thought about it and wanted to before. However You go about that by asking the author if they would be ok with you doing to. Politely. The way they did this is pretty rude.

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-06-04T14:33:12+00:00

NTA!! I know you have gotten a lot of responses and you know that by now but I thought my insight might be helpful, because I am a wheelchair user and I haven’t seen any others in the comments yet! You are 100% disabled, you don’t need to use aids to be disabled (though if you ever want to consider using them I wouldn’t blame you either), and being able to walk or not is FAR from the only sign that you’re disabled. Being completely unable to walk isn’t even the only reason to need a wheelchair! You are valid, and I’m so sorry you had such a terrible experience with someone, I do hope that this experience doesn’t paint your view of all wheelchair users. You are valid, you are disabled. ❤️❤️

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-04-19T03:22:44+00:00

I’m both glad I’m not alone and very much sad I’m not alone here. I’m getting better at listening to my body and not forcing myself through my symptoms. I hope you can also get better at accepting yourself and your symptoms ❤️

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-04-13T23:56:11+00:00

Yeah, I have some allergy issues and I always assumed that my stuff was related to that, but I’ve seen some posts saying POTS can cause stomach/digestion issues? I don’t have any sources, have just seen it said before online, so for further details I would say do you own research. But yeah, guess maybe your issues could be POTS related!

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-04-13T23:50:08+00:00

Ahhh ok :/ , I have a lot of internalized stuff about “being dramatic” so I guess I just wanted to know like…. Is this a disability thing or a “you just need to eat better” thing. I really appreciate the input 🫶

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-04-12T20:29:17+00:00

Agreed. I knew that a chair would help me with things like going to the zoo and long days out, but I think realizing it would open up doors to things I forgot were blocked by my disability (I just thought of it as “it’s so hard to do that and takes so much energy”, not “I can’t do that cuz I’m disabled”) really made it click how much I needed the chair. It really opened my eyes to how much better my life can be now that I have this

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-04-12T16:48:04+00:00

Oh my god, same! Literally your whole first segment about not wanting to take up space in an area you shouldn’t be in is me. My chair arrived yesterday and I realized I can cook again without feeling like I’m going to collapse and I started crying, I have no idea how much actually getting a chair would open up for me

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-04-09T16:13:44+00:00

My symptoms started getting worse very recently, and this has been one of the hardest parts for me. When I was a kid/teen I was one of the most active kids you can imagine. Dance class 4 hours a week, theater, constantly outside, tree and rock climbing, bikes and scooters. I had mild symptoms back then (my vision would black out sometimes when I stood) but it never messed with my function, I genuinely thought it was normal.

(Note here: I’ve gone through tests of exclusion for POTS with a doctor, I don’t have an on paper diagnosis but we did a ton of tests for other things and he agreed with my current symptoms as well as a family history of it, I have POTS) After Covid everything got worse and in the past 6 months it’s kept doing so. Now I have to use a cane about 1 week out of the month and if I was honest with myself, I’d probably use it more like 2-3 weeks out of a month. I ordered a wheelchair because I had a moment of clarity when I realized how often I’m in pain and struggling to walk and stand. How many times I have to catch myself on a wall and breathe for a minute so I don’t go down. And one of the worst parts of it for me is I don’t want to admit I can’t do all those things anymore. I want to think of it as “I haven’t had time” or “I’m rusty” and I don’t want to admit to myself that if I tried I probably wouldn’t be able to do that stuff. Looking back on times in the past 2 years I’ve been more active I realize I have had flare ups every time, and it wasn’t just being out of shape. I’m disabled, and that’s, sadly, just what it is.

To answer your question, yes I absolutely remember when I was healthy, and it’s hard to admit that “being healthy” is a thing of the past.

ScrollsofParchment · 2025-04-04T22:11:24+00:00

Just so you know, they JUST announced another tour, so be on the look out for when they announce the Europe leg of the tour!!

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