Hi,
My name is Zephyr Hopping, and I spent a year writing ‘The Creature’.
When I started this work I was 20 & unemployed after having an internship for my dream company, a museum. This was supposed to be just a fun project to fill the time. This year had other plans. I finish this, as a 21-year-old Bachelor & Diploma holder with a full-time job, an editorial committee role, upcoming volunteer roles & a deep excitement of not knowing what will come next.
I realised that I, like Azazel in the end, have a whole new beginning now. The years of sculpting, carving, refining & work that comes with taking everything the world has thrown at me have concluded. One of many conclusions.
Azazel paralleled me a little too well this year. But it is with the support of many people that I’ve been able to make it through this year.
To Ivory, the first fan of The Creature who stood with me as the idea formed in my head. To my Mum, Roanna, the biggest fan of The Creature who would always be concerned for me after an especially tough chapter. To Jesse who became a strong inspiration for the work, a massive advocate for my health and happiness, and a contributor. And to my real-world mentors at work who have become part of this next stage for me; whatever that is.
So while The Creature is done, and you may not see it again like this, imagine Azazel grocery shopping. Imagine me grocery shopping.
Lots of love,
See you someday soon,
Zephyr Hopping
(I’m finally closing this fucking tab group for good)