The Beginning After The End Author Unsure of Future As Tapas Shuts Down Without Warning Creators

TurtleMe, the author of The Beginning After The End, has revealed on his official X account that he is still in shock and does not know what comes next, much like many other artists on Tapas, as the platform announced its sudden shutdown without any prior warnings.
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