SS7 182 The End
skyangel on Feb. 6, 2023
Dear Readers,
At some point in my life, not too far from this point in theirs, I made the decision to finally complete the comic which I started when I first met Sarah and Janey. We did have many wonderful years together and I shall always cherish the time we shared but it's now time for me to move on.
But before I go, it wouldn't be right to end this without saying a huge thank you to all you readers, as well as those at the Duck, who have valued us and shown so much support over the last fifteen years.
This unique little world of mine which Sarah so kindly allowed and enabled me to live again through her has been made all the more real for me especially, by sharing it with you.
And lastly, we cannot of course forget Emma and Becky, for all the hours they donated in colouring the artwork for me for so long! I have been truly fortunate to have the benefit of their talents.
Nikki
skyangel at 3:14PM, Feb. 8, 2023
Arici: Yes you are right! Emma coloured most of the first half of this and then Becky offered to continue just days after Emma baled out to get on with her own comics so I've been very fortunate in that repect. ...And in all the time you have been commenting I never realised you were in Germany! You're English is so perfect! As I said to Fruitbat, it would be nice to do a short Christmas story every year just to keep in touch with you all.
celestially_crowned at 1:54PM, Feb. 6, 2023
I first started reading this comic a long, long time ago. I think during that first sleepover that Janey and Sarah had! Back during a different account that I never commented with. Over all the years, this comic is the only one I've kept coming back to, multiple times a week! Watching the lives of these characters that I came to think of as friends unfold over the years has been a source of comfort and inspiration, and I'm so thankful I got to see it happen. All this to say: thank you. Thank you to Skyangel and Becky for so many years of incredible storytelling and artwork, and so many incredible characters I came to love. As sad as it is to see it end (my reaction to the new was quoting Sarah from page SS2 61), the fact it hurts to say goodbye means it was a journey to treasure. I hope that the future holds many amazing things for both of you! (I am curious, I remember you mentioning an epilogue later this year. Will that still happen at some point? Or is this truly the end?)
skyangel at 3:08PM, Feb. 8, 2023
Celestially Crowned: Again, it's so nice to see people who have remained invisible to me for so long come forward like this. XD It's been a very interesting experience for me because Sarah and Janey were the only two characters on my mind to begin with as you can see but then as I brought in new ones to help tell their story these extra characters just unfolded in ways I hadn't expected, especially Stacey so I've come to love them just as much as anyone, it's like watching your children grow up!.... And I did mention an epilogue, yes, which was going to be an expansion of the letter above but since saying that, the idea of skipping through Nikki's life to this point now and then having her rejoin Sarah and Janey at the end also seems a nice idea. I have to take a nice long rest but if there is still enough interest in a years time then I might just do that.
bexlicious at 12:54PM, Feb. 6, 2023
Thanks everyone for joining this wonderful journey and the support you've shown throughout the years! I'm so honored to have been involved in this epic story of love and life. Webcomics were unknown to me until I was browsing a story-telling site and I ran into the amazing author and artist of Simply Sarah. Who knew that all these years later I'd be saying goodbye to her wonderful characters. The internet can at times be so strange but here is an example of what good it can do, how it can touch our hearts and teach us about others. I've had such a fun time coloring it from across the pond. Looking forward to your next adventure, Nikki! xo
skyangel at 2:50PM, Feb. 8, 2023
Becky! We've seen a lot of changes in our own lives too haven't we! But you're so right, without the internet this whole comic and all the people who have connected with it for so long, would never have happened! I did a page count earlier btw and Emma coloured most of the 391 pages from Chapters 1- 4 and you have coloured some 448 since so it's nice to know your names will be forever linked to this. :)
Fruitbat44v2 at 11:11AM, Feb. 6, 2023
And now the end, except it isn't really an end, it's a beginning for the rest of Sarah & Janey's lives together. It's a beautiful final page, and I did feel a lump in my throat reading, but I also felt happy that Sarah is facing the future happily and with Janey by her side. ................. It's been a great journey Sky and it's touched on many different things, the erotic, the supernatural, sexual politics of many sorts and just the plain old ups-and-downs of life. (And that is not an exhaustive list!) ................ Thank you Sky and thank you Becky, and like Sarah & Janey, I wish you all the best for your future.
skyangel at 1:57PM, Feb. 8, 2023
Fruitbat: Your regular comments have always helped encourage me to keep going, along with everyone else who jumped in now and then. When I posted a page that got no comments for several days I'd always get worried! XD It's been an amazing experience for me from the very beginning, as I've not only enjoyed living Sarah's life but also the wandering into fantasy when real life seemed too mundane! I think I'll have to do a regular Christmas story or something just to see if you guys are still around XD
Fruitbat44v2 at 11:05AM, Feb. 6, 2023
To start with the PS. Sad that Nikki & Kim didn't work out. But sometimes that's the way things happen. "Losing her own family too?" I'd got the impression that Kim's family were cool with her choices, ah well. One final question, you signed the PS "Nikki (aka Skyangel)" If it's okay, can I ask why? And if it's too personal a question, sorry, please ignore.
Fruitbat44v2 at 10:38PM, Feb. 8, 2023
Thanks for explaining the the Nikki/Sky thing. Glad that my comments helped encourage you. And if you want to return to this comic for a Christmas special, I am sure you'll find readers..................... And as I've said before, thank you (& thank you Bex) for taking us all on this journey. It's been great. Not an end, but a begining - kinda echoes the last line in Chapter One, waaaay back when this was The Drunk Duck . . .
skyangel at 1:50PM, Feb. 8, 2023
Fruitbat: When Nikki met Kim's parents they accepted her as female but Kim comes from a big family and pressure came from other sources which I will explore more if I end up writing her story too. And to answer your question, I am the Nikki that wrote and drew this comic book. I had no intention of putting myself in it at the start as I just wanted to be Sarah in and out of the comic but when I did, things got strangely complicated!
Jeenynen at 9:08AM, Feb. 6, 2023
I cannot believe it is over! I have been following the comic from pretty much the beginning, but never commenting. I didn't even remember I had an account here, but I had to dig it up as I really had to comment this time. Your story has been a part of my life for so long. Despite life throwing me one way and then the other, I was always able to come back here and check for a new, beautiful and heartwarming page... Thank you, Nikki, for giving us the chance to get this beautiful little glimpse into this wonderful story. All the best to you with what ever you have in store for the future! Best, Jenny from Finland.
skyangel at 1:33PM, Feb. 8, 2023
Jenny: Thank you so much for finally getting in touch after all these years. When you make a comic like this you often wonder about the silent readers and what they are like. This comic has pretty much been the same way for me too. When life has felt stressful or depressing it has always been nice to slip into Sarah's world and have something I had some control over.
fallopiancrusader at 8:57AM, Feb. 6, 2023
A poetic ending to an epic tale. Congratulations!
skyangel at 1:22PM, Feb. 8, 2023
Fallopian: Thank you so much. :)
carora13 at 7:51AM, Feb. 6, 2023
As a trans lesbian who has been reading since the early days, thank you Nikki and Becky for sharing this wonderful journey! Words just don't do it justice.
skyangel at 1:22PM, Feb. 8, 2023
Carora: I've never forgotten that lovely avatar of yours or your name. :) And feels very special that one of our first readers is here to see us off at the end too! *dances with* I hope life is treating you well :)
SteveNance at 7:30AM, Feb. 6, 2023
Lovely final page. Hard to believe this long and satisfying journey is over already. All I can say is, thank you to you and Becky for sharing this charming, moving and beautifully written and illustrated story. Hope you are taking a well-deserved rest -- but I also hope we'll see more from you in future.
skyangel at 1:18PM, Feb. 8, 2023
Steve: Thank you. Comments like this make it harder to stop making comics altogether. I am really going to enjoy a years long rest though and if people are still keen to read Nikki's story after that I may well have to consider it.
Fan_da_Engraver at 6:50AM, Feb. 6, 2023
Congratulations for finishing this. It must have been a huge commitment from your part and I admire you :D it was a beautiful comics with a wonderful story. Now you should take some rest and regain some energy, you deserve it. And who knows? Maybe another story will pop up in the future that might last another 15 years :D
skyangel at 1:13PM, Feb. 8, 2023
Fan_da_Engraver:Thank you! I never expected it to run for long that's for sure. I'm thinking a year off at least and then maybe I will do Nikki's story to run along side this. But I don't think I'll last another 15 years! :)
Genejoke at 6:20AM, Feb. 6, 2023
Beautiful final page. It's definitely been a journey, albeit one I've taken in chunks to binge read. It must be a strange feeling to have finally finished it. Congratulations on completing such a large project.
skyangel at 1:09PM, Feb. 8, 2023
Genejoke: Thank you. Right now it feels really nice not having to think about finishing a page or what I'm going to do for the next one! I'm looking forward to reading more comics rather then making them too for a while.