Faye G's Writer's Block

Are you feeling melancholic too, or are you mostly happy that you’ve finished your first big story? You should be incredibly proud of yourself.

I discovered TM last autumn, and it has given me so many emotions ever since. I still remember sitting under a blanket with a cup of tea, wondering what had happened to the child from the first season. And, of course, falling in love with Mads, because obviously he is my husband. He is such an amazing character. He feels like someone real, wounded, shy boy (just like you described him), someone who isn’t afraid to tell you when you’re doing some stupid shit, yet who is incredibly tender and loving in private. He’s the kind of man you just want to hug and scream, “LET ME LOVE YOU.”

I had a feeling he had a difficult relationship with his father, and I somehow imagined his father having a military background. I absolutely loved the way you portrayed Mads’ trauma, even through tiny details like him not liking sweet food. Watching him slowly open up and finally begin to heal was beautiful. And not to mention him being a total freak and needing to let go and trust, their last sex scene was delicious and his question after seeing a gift made me genuinely laugh. He looked like he finally embraced his freaky side and stopped being ashamed of his kinks. Love it. I feel like this update he was finally himself, no walls. Like can I please get a special episode about this man? 

Also… Episode 9 was CRAZY.

This message is going to be so long, but I was honestly shocked. I also had a funny little moment because I remember mentioning pierogi once in a message to you here on Tumblr, and then seeing O eating them made me giggle. I loved that little connection with Polish Ghita. And the final truth? Absolutely insane. It really felt like Hoyer gave Ghita everything he never gave O. And the fact that O wanted to hand us over to the French mob as a “gift”… absolutely wild. Honestly, I’m glad there wasn’t a happy ending with O. It was very symbolic that on corrupt path you are claimed by them. 

I have MASSIVE withdrawal symptoms. How do I cope now? How did you mourn Derek? I honestly feel like a teenager. I closed the app right after finishing TM, and I’ve only reopened it to replay your story. I don’t even want to look at the other stories right now. That’s how much your writing affected me. (No shade to the other authors - I’m just not emotionally ready to move on yet.)

I actually have so many questions. A LOT of them. Mostly about Ghita and Mads and the milestones in their relationship, but also about your writing process and all the little details behind the story. Hopefully I won’t be too much. I need to sit down and write everything out, but I know you have something planned for the holidays, so I guess I have some time. Making your own headcanons is always fun, but getting to talk about them with the author is something really special.

Thank you, truly, for this journey.

I genuinely think this story will always have a place in my heart.

My darling,

Melancholy was the goal 💜 Russia has their glass, Denmark has their melancholy, I'm happy that the story is out but I'm obviously also sad that it's over, there's a particular emptiness in finishing something you've thought about every day for two years and now I'm aimlessly staring at files and conducting clean-up of all my image references and post-its.

When I finished SOS the first time and had Derek suggest marriage outside that dinner, I was elated, a new start, a fresh page, forget the curse and just move to Baltimore! Run you crazy kids! I fantasised about their life together and I still do, that man has never left me, that is my husband, we are married 😂

Writing fics help? collect fan art? (I notoriously can't draw) support an artist with a commission? analyse things with friends? The end should not be an isolating experience.

I'm gonna host a small event over the summer about The Missing for those interested, more info will come soon. In the meantime, thank you so much for your support and yeah, the pierogi was specifically because of an ask about pierogi, so if that was you, then they were for you 😊

So, this was very funny. And I think he isn't doctor Emma, but who knows....

I decided to write to you about The Missing finale. Apologies if anything isn’t clear—I’m still learning English, but Russian is my first language. To be honest, I had a complicated relationship with this story at first. Sometimes I loved it, sometimes I didn’t, and at one point, I even dropped it for a while. But then you introduced Odin’s romance route, so I decided to restart—and I don’t regret it! Especially from Season 3 onward, I got completely hooked. I replayed the "Dark Cop" path and plan to make extra saves to explore all the branching endings.

And let me just say: You. Are. A. Goddess. The sheer number of branching choices you’ve written is mind-blowing—it’s an insane amount of work, and you pulled it off flawlessly! I adore how you weave mythology into everyday life without it feeling forced. And Odin’s romance in Season 3? Chef’s kiss. Speaking of, Odin is my everything. For some reason, I fell hard for that bastard—he lowkey reminds me of my favorite actor (the lead guy from The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones). And your romance writing? Divine. Both in The Missing and Ideal’s second book, my heart was stolen.

Now, about the finale—which I read at night for ~ambiance~, haha. This “review” is basically a live reaction, so brace yourself for its chaotic, essay-like glory:

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Mini-Gita is so precious. God, this tackles such a heavy, real-life issue—it’s heartbreaking. Especially seeing it through a little girl’s eyes, who doesn’t even fully understand...

That mom treating her child like this? Painful to read.

"Don’t cry" was clearly aimed at me too. 😭

Wow, her outfits slay! Stunning.

Why am I stress-picking choices like Odin’s route has a happy ending?

Officer Eva—my sweetheart! 💗

Interesting meeting spot... Suspicious.

YES, the two-men scene from that update was iconic. Zero regrets, Gita!

(Mentally, I picked the swear-word option. 😁)

Hypocrisy while being corrupt? Delicious.

Wait… was that not Mads on the phone earlier?

...Never mind, now I’m even more confused.

Poor Mads. 😭

Gita thinking of Høyer as a father-figure? Fascinating.

Why do kids always suffer? Life’s so unfair.

This thrill-seeking will end tragically. 100%

But I’m just here waiting for Odin to come claim Gita, hehe.

God, he’s such a flirt—I can’t! Odin, my Odin.

"You trust me?" Hilarious. 😈

Eva, my darling! 😭😭

Okay, Rita’s a genius. Queen behavior.

Episode 8 flew by—two left! Anticipation rising.

That "Warning" sign has me nervous…

Jørgensen talks about resilience, but Dark Cop Gita? Yeah, she’s broken. :(

Alba’s brother? Adorable. My heart aches for him. 😭

FINALLY! Odin! Missed you, babe (づ￣ ³￣)づ

He worried about me? STOOOP. 🥰

Such a romantic—ugh, I love him.

Another dress? Flattered~

"I’m a bad girl." Hope Gita and Odin die post-romance and turn into bunnies.

His fake-nice act? Infuriatingly charming!

Ohoho, tension’s rising. Mama mia.

"A way back?" Babe, we’re past redemption.

Haven’t read the next scene yet, but it’s worth every diamond.

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WHOAAA, STEAMY.

Naked Odin is the best thing I’ve ever seen. GODLY.

Gita, you absolute SMOKESHOW.

THIS CUTSCENE??? SCREAMING.

The Mads line—I LOST IT!!!

"Because it’s you." SO SOFT. 😭

I’m replaying Odin’s route in English too!!!

WAIT, HØYER?? WHAT.

Okay, I pity Gita’s mom—flawed, but she did love her. 😭

…Um.

WHY THE JUMP SCARE?!

Monster!

How dare you make me sob like this?!

WAIT, VALENTINE IS HØYER? LOOOL

"YOUR FATHER—WHAT??"

Odin speaking French? Peak romance.

Uhh, Odin? You dare?!

Yay, my ride-or-dies!

ODIN, MY KNIGHT IN SHADY ARMOR. 😭

I teared up—my heart HURTS.

But let’s be real, a happy ending was never in the cards.

(Though I’d read a "double death = romantic" AU, haha.)

Lmao, this glitch has me crying and laughing.

I’m screeching like a seagull rn.

The girls’ friendship in The Missing? PERFECTION. Felt so real.

Odin killed for Gita? Swoons.

Alba better be alive. (PLEASEE.)

Gita’s dad moment? Masterful storytelling. You’re an incredible writer.

Our girl’s having a daughter! So cute.

The friend-group cutscene? ADORABLE.

ODIN’S BACK, MY LOVE!!! 😭😭

A knife-wielding romantic—typical.

OH! Matching couple tattoos? Cute! …WAIT, HOLD UP—

Why’s he mad? I left him a gift too, hahaha!

Reminds me of that manhwa where the FL scars the ML’s eye—nostalgia!

Safaa my beloved. 😭

Høyer’s letter? SOBBING.

YAY, GROUP CUTSCENE!

Wait… it’s over? I just got attached! 😭😭

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Thank you, Fay, for this masterpiece and all the emotions. Can’t wait for your next story! Odin’s route—and his finale—were chef’s kiss. Everything tied together logically, yet left room for headcanons (like Gita and Odin reuniting in a bar someday—him with an eyepatch, her with a scar. I NEED IT.).

The Missing won me over completely. I’ll replay it endlessly. 💖

Ps. I will hope that the translator translated at least half of it correctly.

Can't wait for a new story

Stay healthy and always be happy thank you so much

Not sure how, but for some reason, Alba disappears in the poly ending 💀

We're on it!

Sorry!

Her şey için ellerine, kollarına sağlık!! 🫶🏻💗(This basically means thank you for your hard work in Turkish aka my mother tongue)

I'm so impressed and in awe that you went and checked out other media in my chosen cultural context and genre, thank you 💜

Faye, hii! I don't know if you know, but why are they skimping on women again? Where is my Odett?😭😭😭😭😭

I want to say a special thank you for Safaa’s love line. When the story was first released, I was planning to romance Alba because, I admit, Safaa caught my interest a little less at first glance. But after just two or three updates, I replayed for Safaa and don't regret it for a second. Over the year and a half that I’ve been reading her love line, she has firmly secured a spot in my top 3 favorite love interests of all time. Her relationship with Gita has become what I strive for. I love that their development clearly shows two adult women who are ready to go through any hardships just to be by each other's side. It also literally moved me to tears how Gita was always ready to wait until Safaa was comfortable enough for that important conversation. To be completely honest, back in Season 1, I was worried that I wasn't ready for a potentially asexual route, since physical intimacy between the MC and a love interest has always been an important part of relationship development for me. But by the first half of Season 2, I realized that in Safaa’s case, I didn't care at all. By that point, I loved her so much that things like that didn't matter to me anymore.

And finally, I want to add that I truly admire you, Faye. I remember when the story started, there was some backlash towards Safaa's love line (because of her faith), but despite that, you didn't give up on her. It was so worth it. And for me, as a lesbian and a feminist, this romance path was deeply important.

I am looking forward to your next story! Thank you once again for your work, so many people truly appreciate it!

P.S. I just realized that when "The Missing" came out, I wasn't even halfway through my first year of university. And this coming October, I'm starting to write my bachelor's dissertation. I want to write about feminism/queer feminism, so Safaa will serve as an amazing inspiration.

Hey 💜

I really appreciate your words, it means so much to hear from someone who really appreciate Safaa, her path was also new territory to me and I learnt a lot along the way. We shouldn't play favourites, but she will forever be my special girl.

I’ll be looking forward to your next story. Maybe you could give us a tiny hint with just one word about its vibe?

So happy you enjoyed it 🤗

Wonderful finale. You did a amazing job and I can't wait to replay all the other routes.