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Circles of Time: The Letter
By: Masked Maiden

Author's Notes

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Normally, I would have my author's notes at the beginning of a chapter.  But 
considering that I feel this will be rather long, I am making it a part in 
itself.  So either bear with me or continue with the prologue.  I prefer that 
you stick around, and it's your choice. 

This story, "Circles of Time: The Letter" is probably my baby among all the 
stories I have written.  I had this story in planning and was writing it a year 
before I even finished a final copy of the first few parts.  (I have an 80 page 
rough draft of the entire story on my hard drive that I go by for guidance.)  I 
hope my patience and planning will be paid off.

"The Letter" will indeed be long.  If you love novel-like stories, you'll enjoy 
this one.  Even if you don't, please give this one a chance.  It may grow on 
you.  I use to hate long fanfiction.  But ever since I started writing one 
myself I have started enjoying the longer works of art.  I am not sure just how 
many chapters there will be for "The Letter," but I can guess at least 15.  More 
than likely they will be more.

In "The Letter", it will be dealing with the past.  Not the Silver Millennium, 
but the present past.  What was going in Tokyo before our heroes (preferably 
Mamoru) were born?  In this story are the documentaries for two people, who will 
remain nameless for the time being.  Or better yet, I will give you their family 
names: Meiou and Chiba.  (Remember, this is a "Circles of Time" story.  Expect 
the bizarre from us! *tee hee*)  The story revolves around these two.  However, 
you will find Kaiou and Tsukino as well.  You could find others, such as Hino or 
Tenou, but that all depends on how the story progresses.  If you want to know 
how everyone is connected, you have to read the story.  Simple as that.  Nice 
advertising, ne? ;)  

Also, "The Letter" deals with Christianity in some of the chapters.  Now, I have 
been treated nicely on the discussion board when I talk about my life.  (To me 
Christianity isn't a religion, it's life.)  I hope you will do the same.  If you 
cannot handle Christianity, you might not like this story.  But at least 
consider reading it.  I am not preaching or anything in this story.  I don't 
think it should bother anyone.  At least, I hope so.

Coming towards the end of these author's notes, I would like to express much 
thanks to several people: M-chan for forcing, err, asking me to join. (I love 
you anyway, girl. ;)  Thank you to the CoT authors that have looked over "The 
Letter" and have reviewed it for me.  Special thanks to Meara for proofreading 
this story, especially parts I ended up never using in the first place!  You are 
the woman!  Thanks to my friends, Andrea (who will always be my Ane-chan), 
Davey, Anne, Liz, Kiersten, Misty, John, Nicki, and Anna.  I love you all!  And 
thank you, God, for giving me the ability to write.  Iesu ha watashi no 
kyuuseishu! :)

That's it.  You may all go now.  Go on, shoo!  Onward to the prologue I say.  
Hey, I mean it.  Hit that back button right now! 

Masked Maiden
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This novelette is dedicated to the two most important people in my life: my 
parents.  They were the inspiration for the personalities of Meiou Megumi and 
Chiba Hitori.  I love you, Mama and Daddy. :)

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