For those of you who have read my latest contribution to the April Fool’s Day contest over at Literotica, this is old news. But I still wanted to add to to my blog to show why I haven’t been as productive as I usually am:

A few words from the author (attached to my April Fool’s Day story on Literotica)

This year, I feared I wouldn’t be able to take part in this contest. My entire family came down with COVID, but the symptoms differed despite having the same illness. For me, it got stuck on my brain. Resulting in something my doctor called mild ‘Alzheimer’s’. I hope I never catch the real thing, to be honest. I’ve struggled to form words and sentences for about a week now. And the short-term memory is terrible. Even writing a simple SMS takes more brain cells than I ever could have imagined.

Anyway, I’m on the mend, but the experience has taught me how much you take for granted until it’s no longer there. And also, I realise how terrible it must be to have Alzheimer’s. My deepest sympathies go to those who have it or know someone who does. I definitely know where my next charity donation will go.

In the meantime, I did manage to piece together a short story for the competition, and I hope you will enjoy it. And as always, votes and comments are highly appreciated.

Enjoy and take care!

Ada