Hello munchkins,

➤ Your author, Yashita, this side.

First of all, a warm welcome to everyone new to this story, sending you the biggest hug. And to my old readers of Black Roses... welcome back, munchkins. You were truly missed.

Before we begin, let me share a little story behind this story.

Black Roses was my debut novel, written at the end of 2023, my very first step into the world of storytelling. Just when it was about to reach millions of views... everything disappeared. Without any notice, Wattpad removed my very first work. I appealed, I tried everything to get it back, but nothing worked.

So I chose to move forward and began writing YUVANYA. But deep in a quiet corner of my heart, Black Roses never truly left. It kept calling out to me, a story unfinished, emotions unresolved.

I tried to rewrite it. Once. Then again. But each time, I couldn't continue. I dropped the idea, convincing myself to let go.

Recently, I even announced that I would not rewrite Black Roses. At that time, I was overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and unable to revisit that pain. But after that announcement... something unexpected happened.

The flood of messages, comments, and love I received was overwhelming in the most beautiful way. Readers who experienced the earlier version came back to tell me how much they missed the story. Their words reached me when I needed them the most.

After long nights of crying, overthinking, and gathering my strength again, I made a decision...

I will try once more.

I will give this story another chance to breathe.

I will give these characters the ending they deserve.

And so... here we are.

Ready to witness their journey once again.

✦ 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑'𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄 ✦

Before you step into this world, there are a few things I want you to know...

This story is not soft.

It is not light.

It is not meant to comfort — it is meant to make you feel.

Welcome to Black Roses.

✦ 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒 ✦

#1 This story is purely fictional. The characters, events, and emotions exist only within this world. It has no connection to any real person, event, or situation. Please do not copy my ideas or storyline. This story belongs to me, and I expect that to be respected.

#2 This is a romantic fiction. Some events and elements are purely fictional. Please treat them as part of the story and do not relate them to real life.

#3 English is not my first language, so you may come across grammatical errors, unedited phrases, or imperfect sentence structures. I kindly ask for your patience and understanding.

#4 Constructive criticism is welcome. However, if you are here only to point out mistakes in every paragraph or to criticise the story, characters, or their actions without purpose, please refrain. I never force anyone to read my work. If you choose to read it, do so with respect. There is a difference between criticism and constructive feedback. Please be mindful of that line.

#5 If you are reading this story, please focus on this story only. Comments comparing my characters to characters from other books or authors are not appropriate here. If a character reminds you of another story, please share that in the respective book's space, not here. Respect the effort and emotions behind someone's work.

#6 This story is intended for readers aged 18 and above. If you are under 18, please read the warnings carefully before continuing.

#7 Writing is not my profession; it is my passion. I write because I love creating stories and worlds. This is my safe place. I may make mistakes, and I hope you will be kind about them.

#8 Please do not curse the characters. They are not perfect, and they will make mistakes. Some actions may frustrate you, but growth and development are part of their journey. Let the story breathe.

#9 There will be no cheating drama in my book, not in this one, but you will never find any cheating drama in any of my books.

( No, I will never justify neither baby sit cheating, NEVER.)

#10 This is not a rushed love story. Healing, trust, and connection take time here.

#11 This story explores heavy emotions and morally complex situations. Please prioritise your emotional comfort while reading.

#12 Not everyone in this story is meant to be liked.

Some characters exist to challenge, not comfort.

#13 This book will have a dominant male lead with anger issues.

#14 Happy ending.

If you are here...

Read with an open heart.

Feel every word.

Let the story breathe.

Thank you for being here.

Thank you for giving this world a chance to exist again.

— Yashita ( Ashi )

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