Updated May 9, 2017, 6:12 a.m.

NEWS: Life kicked my teeth in, and now I'm back, trying to figure out who I am and how to make something of my life in the time remaining. No idea if I'll finish publishing here or with a submission to a writer's house. Either way, it's me, and I'm trying to write again.

Real Name: My name was once Chris Walden, and I was repressed living with an abusive father for most of my life. I've seen and learned things nobody should have to at this age, and I haven't really had a normal childhood. Whatever you see published in my collection before 2015 is my old life, but still very much a part of me.

I have no idea who I'll be in the coming years, because I'm transitioning. If you don't care, that's good. We can get back to reading and writing.

For those few of you who are privy to seeing me link you my writing as proof that it's me, Salty Pretzels, we'll see where this path leads us. Thank you, Petrus, Peter's Wife, and Thor for at the very least expressing interest in seeing me make a return.

It's better than where I was 10 years ago, my last profile update. When life gives you lemons, make life take the lemons back. Make pog juice or something.

Brothers to the end, Calcifer.