Dear Readers,
Thank you… truly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the time to read The Glitched World. I know this novel is shorter than many of the stories you love to dive into, and for that, I sincerely apologize.
This was my very first work, my first step into the world of storytelling, and I wanted to share a world that I've imagined for so long—a place full of glitches, monsters, adventures, and heart. I kept it short because I wanted to make sure I could tell the story the way I envisioned it, without overwhelming myself as a first-time writer.
Even though the novel is brief, every word, every chapter, and every scene was written with love and care for you, the reader. My hope is that Arin's journey, his struggles, and his growth touched you in some way, and that you felt the excitement, the tension, and the little moments of wonder that I felt while writing it.
I am endlessly grateful for your support and patience, for letting yourself step into my glitched world, and for believing in this story enough to finish it. I promise this is only the beginning. I am learning, growing, and I hope my next stories will be even bigger, longer, and better for you.
Thank you for reading, for imagining, and for giving my first work a place in your world. I hope it left you with a little spark of adventure, and maybe, just maybe, a smile.