Writing The Lighthouse Keeper's Promise has been both a creative and personal journey, one that carried me across moments of inspiration, uncertainty, discovery, and perseverance. When I first began imagining the story of Cassie Policarpio and the lighthouse she inherits, I never anticipated how deeply it would connect with my own reflections on memory, love, and identity. What began as a whisper of an idea became a full narrative because of the support, encouragement, and kindness of so many people who have touched my life. To each of you, I owe my sincerest gratitude.
First and foremost, I would like to thank my family. You have always been the lighthouse in my own life — steady, grounding, and ever-present, even when the seas around me have felt unpredictable. To my parents: thank you for instilling in me a love for both learning and imagination. Your sacrifices, your guidance, and your constant encouragement gave me the courage to pursue both academic achievement and artistic expression. To my siblings and extended family, thank you for being patient with me when I disappeared into notebooks, drafts, and long stretches of silence while writing. Your humor, conversations, and presence reminded me that no matter how solitary the act of writing may feel, I am never truly alone.
To my friends — both near and far — thank you for being my cheerleaders. In particular, to those who patiently listened as I shared half-formed plot ideas, character dilemmas, or simply the struggles of writing: your willingness to lend an ear helped me more than you know. You reminded me that storytelling is meant to be shared, even before it reaches its readers. To my closest companions, who reminded me to take breaks, breathe, and find joy in the process rather than only in the outcome, I am endlessly grateful.
Academically, I owe so much to my professors, mentors, and colleagues who shaped my understanding of psychology. The insights I gained from studying human behavior, cognition, and social dynamics not only equipped me with knowledge but also gave me the foundation to create layered characters. This book carries traces of countless lectures, research papers, and discussions that taught me to look beneath the surface of actions and into the deeper motivations of the human spirit. To the professors who challenged me, who believed in me even when I doubted myself, and who reminded me that curiosity is the greatest tool I could carry — thank you. You made me a thinker, but also a storyteller.
To my readers and future readers: I want to thank you in advance. Stories live not only in the hearts of their writers but also in the hearts of those who read them. By opening this book, by giving your time and attention to Cassie's journey, you have given this story a second life — one beyond my desk, beyond my drafts, and into the shared space between writer and reader. It is my greatest hope that this story touches you in some way, whether through a single line, a single character, or the atmosphere that lingers long after the final page.
I would also like to acknowledge the literary community — both online and offline — that continues to inspire me. Writing can feel isolating, but knowing that there are countless others who dedicate themselves to telling stories makes me feel part of something greater. Platforms like Penana have given me a place to not only share my work but also to learn from others, to grow, and to be reminded that stories matter. To fellow writers who have exchanged feedback, encouragement, or simply understanding, thank you.
This book would not exist without the countless books that came before it. To the authors who shaped my imagination, who showed me the power of words to heal, to provoke, and to enchant — thank you for paving the way. Some of you I have read since childhood, others I discovered later in life, but each one left a mark. Your works reminded me that storytelling is a legacy, one that stretches across time and place, binding readers and writers together in unseen ways.
I also want to thank the quiet places that gave me space to think and write. The late-night hours by my desk, the quiet hum of libraries, the salty air of coastal walks — each of these places became part of the book in their own way. The lighthouse setting in this story was born from my fascination with coastal landscapes, but it was nourished by moments of solitude and reflection in real life. Inspiration often comes quietly, in the unnoticed details of a day, and I am grateful for those small spaces where creativity found me.
To those who have supported me on my academic journey — from my undergraduate years to my master's degree — I thank you for equipping me with both discipline and resilience. Academic life taught me perseverance, critical thinking, and the importance of clarity. These skills translated directly into my writing, reminding me that every page, no matter how difficult, can be shaped with patience and persistence.
Finally, I want to thank the people whose names may not appear in this book but whose influence is woven into every page. Every conversation, every shared memory, every moment of kindness has, in some way, shaped the way I see the world. Writers are collectors of moments, and each of you has given me something to carry into this story.
In writing The Lighthouse Keeper's Promise, I learned that stories are not just built from imagination, but also from gratitude. Each chapter was fueled by love — love for the people who supported me, love for the process of storytelling, and love for the timeless human connections that inspire us to hope. If there is a single promise I keep as an author, it is to continue honoring those connections through every story I write.
From the depths of my heart, thank you.
— Mnemosynic Psychora
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