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  • Story Listed as: True Life For Adults
  • Theme: Family & Friends
  • Subject: Seasonal / Holidays
  • Published: 12/24/2025

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

By JD
Adult, F, from Florence, OR, United States
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To my Storystar family.

As many of you have learned, I am dying from cancer and extremely ill most of the time. For this reason I am in the process of turning the site over to Denise Arnault who has generously agreed to manage it and continue it beyond me so that your stories will actively remain here for readers around the world to discover and enjoy, hopefully long into the future.

Please be patient with her as she learns the ropes, so to speak. There is a lot of responsibility with no reward, since Storystar continues to be quite costly to keep active online and does not provide anyone any income to cover those costs. So Denise is becoming a VOLUNTEER for Storystar.

PLEASE HELP do your part to keep it running in my absence. While I've been offline many have registered and then proceeded to solicit business from writers with fake 'comments' on their stories. They repeat the same comment over and over on everyone's stories asking to be given contact info or for you to contact them, and/or telling you they want to illustrate your story. Please do not engage nor respond to them. Instead PLEASE FLAG THEIR COMMENTS. Note that the flag only appears next to the comment for the first 24 hours, so always flag it when you see it or it will be gone. THANK YOU EVERYONE.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL now and in the future....

Sincerely,
julie larson, JD, former owner operator of Storystar.
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Darrell Case

01/01/2026

Jd
What a blessing you are. You gave me a place to post my writing. I will pray for you as you tread the road we must all walk. I look forward to seeing you in heaven. May God richly bless you.
Darrell
John 3:16

Jd
What a blessing you are. You gave me a place to post my writing. I will pray for you as you tread the road we must all walk. I look forward to seeing you in heaven. May God richly bless you.
Darrell
John 3:16

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Martin Green

01/01/2026

Hi Julie---just came upon this and what can I add beyond saying you are in my thoughts and prayers & I will always be in debt to you. Also, and I hope Denise sees this, please let me know if I can lend any financial assistance. I wd definitely like to. Martin

Hi Julie---just came upon this and what can I add beyond saying you are in my thoughts and prayers & I will always be in debt to you. Also, and I hope Denise sees this, please let me know if I can lend any financial assistance. I wd definitely like to. Martin

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Denise Arnault

01/01/2026

I will let Julie know about your offer. I haven't heard anything along those lines. Thanks.

I will let Julie know about your offer. I haven't heard anything along those lines. Thanks.

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Noah Redondo

01/01/2026

I am very sorry to hear about this. I first wish you a Happy Holidays and hoping for the absolute best for you no matter what. Thank you for all you have done for this site!

I am very sorry to hear about this. I first wish you a Happy Holidays and hoping for the absolute best for you no matter what. Thank you for all you have done for this site!

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Kanesha Andrews

01/01/2026

When I found my way to Story Star, I found a place where not only did I become comfortable, but also found people who truly care writing as a creative outlet. I will continue to keep you in my prayers, Julie. As for Denise, I know that she will do a great job of keeping Story Star going. I feel that all of us will do everything we can to keep this wonderful community going. God bless you, Julie an...
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When I found my way to Story Star, I found a place where not only did I become comfortable, but also found people who truly care writing as a creative outlet. I will continue to keep you in my prayers, Julie. As for Denise, I know that she will do a great job of keeping Story Star going. I feel that all of us will do everything we can to keep this wonderful community going. God bless you, Julie and Thank you for all that you done for this community.

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Kankana Kriti

01/01/2026

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too Julie ! It's clear that you've poured your heart out to this community, and your dedication to the platform and its users is evident. Your message is not just a farewell but also a reminder to the community to support each other and the new leadership. Her request to flag spam comments is practical and helpful. Your spirit and legacy will live on throu...
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too Julie ! It's clear that you've poured your heart out to this community, and your dedication to the platform and its users is evident. Your message is not just a farewell but also a reminder to the community to support each other and the new leadership. Her request to flag spam comments is practical and helpful. Your spirit and legacy will live on through the community you have nurtured. Keeping you in my prayers. May God bless you, and you come back being totally healthy. Lots of love and wishes to you !! ⁠♡

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Gerald R Gioglio

01/01/2026

Julie, thank you so much for your wonderful work keeping StoryStar up and running. Truly a fine legacy and one that should bring you great pride and feelings of accomplishment. Know that you are in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you, may he turn His face toward you and bring you His peace. Safe travels, see you on the other side.

Julie, thank you so much for your wonderful work keeping StoryStar up and running. Truly a fine legacy and one that should bring you great pride and feelings of accomplishment. Know that you are in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you, may he turn His face toward you and bring you His peace. Safe travels, see you on the other side.

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Barry

01/01/2026

JD
I always admired at how you both encouraged and supported virtually every single writer on this site. You are a class act. My prayers are with you.

JD
I always admired at how you both encouraged and supported virtually every single writer on this site. You are a class act. My prayers are with you.

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Donald Harry Roberts

01/01/2026

Find your way to peace JD. Tanks for all you have done for authors everywhere. Maybe...just maybe you will rally and troop on.

Find your way to peace JD. Tanks for all you have done for authors everywhere. Maybe...just maybe you will rally and troop on.

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Christopher Long

01/01/2026

I am so sorry to hear this diagnosis. Thankyou for always believing in me and my writing, your supportive and beautiful comments on my stories over the years have always given me the encouragement to be a better writer. You hear so many ugly stories in the media about people belittling others on the internet, however in this community that you have created, i have found a safe place to grow and nu...
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I am so sorry to hear this diagnosis. Thankyou for always believing in me and my writing, your supportive and beautiful comments on my stories over the years have always given me the encouragement to be a better writer. You hear so many ugly stories in the media about people belittling others on the internet, however in this community that you have created, i have found a safe place to grow and nurture my talent. You are the true shining story star of this community. Good luck to Denise , I am sure she will do you proud.

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Shirley Smothers

12/31/2025

Oh JD I am so sorry to hear this. I've been worried and My worries have come true. I wish you the best. May you find solace and comfort from Friends and Loved ones. You have brought creative people together ❤️.

Oh JD I am so sorry to hear this. I've been worried and My worries have come true. I wish you the best. May you find solace and comfort from Friends and Loved ones. You have brought creative people together ❤️.

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DA

12/31/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too JD, and congratulations on finally being Story STAR of the Day!

We all all sending our prayers.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too JD, and congratulations on finally being Story STAR of the Day!

We all all sending our prayers.

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CPlatt

12/30/2025

Sending you all the best wishes and prayers, Julie. Thanks again for all your efforts. And good luck to Denise too. I'm sure she'll continue the amazing work. Take care xx

Sending you all the best wishes and prayers, Julie. Thanks again for all your efforts. And good luck to Denise too. I'm sure she'll continue the amazing work. Take care xx

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Marla

12/28/2025

I am so sorry to hear this. I will pray for you! Thank you for the work that you put into this site, for taking the time to comment when you could, and for encouraging everyone to write. There are some stories here that I read and felt so blessed after reading. You made that possible. Thank you, Julie.

I am so sorry to hear this. I will pray for you! Thank you for the work that you put into this site, for taking the time to comment when you could, and for encouraging everyone to write. There are some stories here that I read and felt so blessed after reading. You made that possible. Thank you, Julie.

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Leila

12/27/2025

So sorry about your Cancer. I didn't know. I hope you get better. I thank you for everything you have done so far. This is a good site, and well managed.

So sorry about your Cancer. I didn't know. I hope you get better. I thank you for everything you have done so far. This is a good site, and well managed.

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Aziz

12/26/2025

I always pray for you and look forward to your recovery. The journey of storystar will keep going and certainly Denise will do her best to maintain the usual rhythm and lead the noble idea of this site to its potential. All respect and appreciation to Denise and my profound gratitude and affection to Sthe distinguished Julie. I have already given you my word to keep writing for storystar and I wil...
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I always pray for you and look forward to your recovery. The journey of storystar will keep going and certainly Denise will do her best to maintain the usual rhythm and lead the noble idea of this site to its potential. All respect and appreciation to Denise and my profound gratitude and affection to Sthe distinguished Julie. I have already given you my word to keep writing for storystar and I will.

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Denise Arnault

12/24/2025

I won't be the one to tell a lady that she has big shoes to fill, but I can say that the example that you set will be hard to match and that I will do my best to be worthy of the trust that you have in me. Thsnk you for giving me and all of us the opportunity to share our stories. You created a beacon for all aspiring authors that I will keep shining for you.

I won't be the one to tell a lady that she has big shoes to fill, but I can say that the example that you set will be hard to match and that I will do my best to be worthy of the trust that you have in me. Thsnk you for giving me and all of us the opportunity to share our stories. You created a beacon for all aspiring authors that I will keep shining for you.

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Donald Harry Roberts

01/01/2026

The Guard is changing and you have been handed the Sceptre, the sword, the lance and the shield. The way ahead will be challenging and often lonely. May you have strength to carry these authors to where ever they may journey. I am sure JD thought wel... Read More

The Guard is changing and you have been handed the Sceptre, the sword, the lance and the shield. The way ahead will be challenging and often lonely. May you have strength to carry these authors to where ever they may journey. I am sure JD thought well before choosing her successor.

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Karstanne Ingalls

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas JD! hope you have a wonderful season this year, and thank you for everything you have done for us all. Thanks for giving me the opertunity to share my story with the world on here. it means a lot.

Merry Christmas JD! hope you have a wonderful season this year, and thank you for everything you have done for us all. Thanks for giving me the opertunity to share my story with the world on here. it means a lot.

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