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Bongeka Ngcobo

Bongeka Ngcobo

@InkbyBongeka
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Here’s a smoother, heartfelt version that keeps your personality and appreciation while improving the flow:

Greetings, everyone. ❤️

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who has been reading my book from day one. To those who started reading it when it was still free, and to those who continued supporting it even after Stardust changed it from free to premium—thank you so much. Your support truly means the world to me.

A special thank you to all the influencers who have been promoting my book on social media and encouraging more people to read it. I appreciate every single one of you more than words can express.

For those who don’t know, I’m just a teenager who’s still in Matric, and this is my very first book. I actually started writing it last year, but it sat in my drafts for months until I discovered Stardust. I decided to publish it just for fun, never imagining that so many people would enjoy it or recommend it to others. I honestly just wanted to see if writing was something I was good at.

Regarding the late updates, I sincerely apologize. Writing isn’t as easy as it may seem. It takes time, patience, and a lot of creative thinking. Sometimes I’ll finish writing an entire chapter, only to read it again and think, “No, this isn’t good enough,” and end up rewriting it from scratch.

As someone who has spent years reading novels, I know what can make readers lose interest, and I never want to give you a story that feels rushed or disappointing. I want every chapter to be something I’m proud of and something you’ll genuinely enjoy reading.

Sometimes the delays are also caused by network issues or problems with the website itself, but I know I’ve kept you waiting for a long time, and for that, I am truly sorry.

I also haven’t always been honest about the reasons behind the delays, and I apologize for that as well. Going forward, I want to do better. My goal now is to finish this book, and I will do my best to be more consistent with updates.

Thank you for believing in me, for being patient with me, and for supporting a young writer who’s still learning. Every read, comment, vote, and recommendation motivates me to keep going.

I appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you for being part of this journey. ❤️

15 Jul 2026

I sincerely apologize guys, I’m having trouble with the website and publishing chapters, I think an error occurred

6 Jul 2026

Yebo!!! Back njengomqolo🙃 thank you for being patient with me guys. Thank you it means a loy

1 Jul 2026

Greetings, everyone.

My apologies for the delay in updates. Exams have officially started, which means it may take me a little longer to post new chapters. However, I will do my best to update whenever I have some free time.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. I truly appreciate each and every one of you.

I hope you are all doing well and wish you a wonderful day ahead.❤️

1 Jun 2026

Guys, please can we cooperate and understand each other ❤️ I’m still a student, which means I have a busy schedule, so I update whenever I can.

Regarding the storyline, I already explained that I do not want to rush it because I want the story to make sense and be enjoyable for everyone.

Also, please check some of the comments before posting. Let’s not be disrespectful. Please try to be patient and bear with me. Thank you for the support 🤍

24 May 2026

Guys, I’m sorry ❤️ I honestly don’t know what happened. I’ve been trying to fix the issue of my book suddenly becoming Elite/Premium where readers now have to pay to continue reading.

It literally changed overnight and I only noticed later. Truthfully, I never wanted this book to become premium before I finished writing it because I wanted it to stay free, especially since this is my first book.

Thank you for understanding and for still supporting me 🤍

24 May 2026

As for the chapters being short, unfortunately I do not fully decide the length of the chapters because we are limited in the number of words we can post.

Thank you once again for all the support, patience, and love you continue to show me and my book. I truly appreciate it, and I hope this message finds you well.

Thank you again for the support ❤️

20 May 2026

Sanibonani my fellow readers. I hope you are all doing well.

Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every person who is reading my book, as well as those who continue to be patient with me no matter how long updates may take.

I am still a new author, and this is basically my very first book. Regarding the delayed updates, I sincerely apologize. However, I want to write something that makes sense not only to me as the writer, but also to you as the reader. I do not want to rush the storyline and end up creating a plot that becomes confusing or difficult to follow.

20 May 2026

Sorry it was published by mistake, it wasn’t done yet. So I had to delete fast.😭😭😭

17 May 2026

Sorry about that. We're limited to a certain number of words per chapter, and if it goes over that limit, the chapter won't be published.

14 May 2026

Hey fellow readers first I would to thank you for your support. Furthermore I would like to apologize for updating one chapter a day. I have a busy schedule but I will try and at least update two times a day. Thank you❤️

26 Apr 2026

Hubo has 4 kids. The fifth was Mxolisi’s newborn “Zano”

26 Apr 2026

Please comment how is the story, if it good? Shall I continue writing?

13 Apr 2026