2.00 – Preface

HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS, TRUE BELIEVERS, FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER IN AURORA’S EPIC SAGA BEGINS!

Enter Aurora, an aspiring rookie heroine with a heart of gold and the fire to match! But don't be fooled—her road to greatness is paved with obstacles, and she's got more than a few mysteries to unravel.

But wait—what’s this? A threat looms large on the horizon! The normie gangs have been relatively quiet for a long time, but after close to a decade of relative calm things are starting to heat up again in San Isidro. And when ambitious criminals want to start trouble with plenty of super-tech ripe for the stealing, well, the situation starts to look positively explosive.

Can our new hero rise to the occasion? Will Aurora's determination be enough to stop this high-flying menace? And what will become of Sarah in the midst of it all?

And what of the naive and loveable Sarah? Her religious parents have started talking about a plan that might separate Leona from her forever. How far will Namiases go to "treat" their daughter? What can Leona do? And what other consequences might spill out from this charged situation?

You’re in for a rollercoaster of action, mystery, and heart-pounding adventure that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Don’t miss out—this is a story that will stick with you long after the last page!

You’ve never seen anything like this before!

Nya! Thanks for reading SuperLuminal: Resurgence!

Sorry for the late update! While remastering a book might seem simple, it’s trickier than you’d think—especially when I have to work around my low drive. Despite setbacks and plenty of challenges, I pulled through, thanks in large part to the incredible support of AlliterativeArts, my dedicated editor and dear friend!

This preface also features a brand-new banner, which will also replace the one for 1.00 - Preface, since I lost the original artwork (oops!). Given that, I couldn’t reproduce the same image at good quality, but honestly? I think the new one turned out even better! It’s the same self-portrait, just with a fresh spin and style. ✨ As always, this is a heavily polished, sparkly version of SuperLuminal—a true Resurgence!

This book was never remastered for the light novel projects, though it’s had plenty of edits over time. However, this definitive version is the most refined and heavily revised of all. Unlike the previous book, there aren’t any brand-new chapters save one, but for those looking for fresh content, look forward to the bonus chapter at the end of this book! It’s the next installment in the mini-arc that will span much of SuperLuminal: Resurgence. And for even bigger changes wait for Book 3 - An Ill Wind, which will feature nearly 50% new chapters!

And now, we’ve rolled over into 2025. What can I say? So much hangs over many of our heads. For some, this new year might be the best thing that ever happened to them. For others, not so much. I just hope that SuperLuminal continues to be a story that anchors people through tough times.

That said, I do want to note that some scenes in this story may be objectionable to certain readers—just like in the original version. But I want to be clear: I have not chosen to censor much of anything. If you were hoping for that, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. Every event in SuperLuminal contributes to who Leona is and who she’s becoming, and censoring would take away from that. If something offends you, please don’t rate this story poorly just because of that.

Book 6, Elodie Elegy remains on pause for now. There’s still so much to review before I feel comfortable continuing to put it together, and I have a lot on my plate here—not to mention the mental blocks and stress that make things even harder. Some of it stems from uncertainty about the future… not just my own, but everyone’s.

I want to believe everything will turn out okay, but staying optimistic feels like a struggle. And then there’s the fear of what might happen to transgender fiction and those who write it. Will they try to silence us? Imprison people for writing with their hearts about things certain groups don’t like? Will our books be burned or buried? And what about the artists and writers pouring their souls into their work, only to face erasure? Hopefully, everything will stay roughly the same, and I’ll continue to write my stories in peace for many years to come. But the uncertainty lingers.

As always, this story is dedicated to my dear Sureia—she continues to live on in my heart. This isn’t just another novel to me; SuperLuminal carries deep personal and sentimental value. Your acceptance, your love, and your support are the key to rekindling my passion as a writer. Because of that encouragement, I’ve also dusted off Second Flight and given it the remastering treatment for those looking forward to it—whether you’re a longtime reader or someone new to this story!

We’ll forge ahead, each day, each week, no matter the obstacles SuperLuminal and we face. If all goes well, by the time we reach the end of this material, my memory will be fully refreshed, and I’ll be ready to pour everything I have—all my passion—into the next big arc.

The first chapter will arrive later today after the big rankings reset has taken place!

This version is dedicated to all my loved ones—those who have passed and those still with me:
??? My mom, my grandma, my grandpa
?? Suchan, Jinnji I (our baby kitten, loved forever), ??Assurbanipal II, ShinjiHinako
? AlliterativeArts (my amazing editor and friend!)
?? Jinnji II and Aqua (my two current baby kittens!)

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