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UPDATE AS OF 9/2/24: This draft has been removed for publishing reasons (as mentioned in a separate post). The chapter-by-chapter book will remain up for now.

Here is the first draft in a single doc to make reading easier! As it is the first draft, there are plenty of typos and issues that I have been working on as I rewrite the second draft, and elements of the story may change from this draft to the final one. 

I ask that no one post this anywhere else. There have been several issues with this and its making some aspects of publishing more difficult than they perhaps otherwise would have been. 

Thank you all for your patience as I prepare to share Penny and Greg's story with you. There are several life changes happening that require a chunk of my focus (apartment hunting and preparing to move to a different state, among others) but always I have ideas and plans working themselves out in my heart. 

Jaysea 

Comments

Kat 💜

Please take care of you!!!

HF

This is so exciting!!!!

Sydney Wilkie

You’re so amazing! This is great. I won’t need to switch between docs anymore. Hope you’re doing well!

Jess

Bring on the BEEF

Leah

Super super excited to have it all as one book! Thank you for posting it, and good luck with the move and hunt!

Anna M Hill

Would it be helpful to have readers point out typos, continuity errors etc?

Angela Perrego

Love this book and can’t wait for the next one!

Lorna Huot

Good luck with the hunt and move!!!

Luturu

Truly amazing cant wait to read this tommorow 😍😍

JustSurvibing

Wooohoooo! Thanks and take care. Good luck with Apartment hunting!!! Crossing my fingers and toes that you find the perfect new home for you.

Anna M Hill

That sounds less kind than I intended but hopefully the intent comes through?

Taryn L

Thank you!! Good luck for the life changes 💜💚

Van Brewer

Thanks so much!! I’ll dig into this with a reader’s devotion and an editor’s zeal.

Ali

💜💜💜💜

_Samikate_

This is amazing!!! I’m so excited to do a re-read. Best of luck with the life changes 💙

SeaYaLater

It definitely would! I've already gone through and printed out all of the comments from each chapter posting and highlighted the ones that had notes like that, but I am always open to more eyes and more help!

Autumn

So happy to see the draft excited about holding the book!!! And best of blessings and luck in apartment hunting! ❤️

Anna M Hill

Wonderful! I'll keep an eye out. A lot of my work life is spent editing and it's difficult to turn that off lol. I wouldn't want to share if you didn't want it though. ❤️

Erika Wood

Best of luck with finding your new home. A full draft will make a reread much easier. 💜✨️

Vicki S

Oh my days after a really crappy start.to 2024. This has just cheered me right up so thank you. Good luck with apartment hunting

Nikki

Thank you for sharing with us!!!!!

Eilidh

Hope the apartment hunting goes well! And good luck with the other life changes, hope it's nothing too intense!

Kirsten

Good luck with all the changes, and know we have your back!

Stuart Grosse

Can't wait until it is up on Amazon.

Anthony Felscher

Awesome. Thank you! Definitely will read it again, and now I don't have to compile it myself.

Mänu Wüthrich

Congrats on getting this far! Looking forward to getting myself and my friends physical copies

Tina

This is great! Thank you. Good luck with all of your life’s changes. So excited for you

Olivia Hamilton

Thanks so much for this! It will probably be my 5th time reading it from cover to cover now and it has become a great comfort read for me. Hope everything goes well and don't let the publishing world get you down. It is hard out there!

Alexis Crespo

Yaaaaassssssss came wait to read it again. Take your time with everything and keep us updated

Vic Hill

Thank you for this! I'm sorry people keep posting your work. Good luck with publishing! I can't wait to have a hard copy

Jenna B

Oh my gosh I am so excited to read this!! Good luck with all of the changes happening!

Jenny Shaw

Yaay! I hope you move to Washington! I can't imagine you're moving too far away from the coast. :P

Ran

Congratulations and thank you for blessing us with this!!!!!!!!!! 💗💗💗💗💗

SeaYaLater

If there's not at least a little salt water in the air I shrivel up like a neglected plant, Washington here I come (hopefully)

Amy Tarleton

How exciting! What an achievement! I am sorry to hear about the sharing issues, I hope publishing starts to go more smoothly and people stop the damaging practice. Looking forward to the eventual book. Best of luck in all of your “to do” list!

Figment Lorton

Awesome, can’t wait to start from the beginning again! ❤️ I hope you find the perfect place for you and your kitty cats to call Home! Keep Dreaming and making those Decisions! 💜🧡💜

Joshua Hacker

Have you found anyone to do translations for you?

Samantha Johnson

Best day ever! (Until I get my signed hardcovers)

Chana Lerner

okay, so literally the best thing ever, i just have one constructive criticism: Chapter one and the beginning of Chapter 2 (where Lily is still alive) should be a prologue, or the entire chapter 1. Splitting them up makes it a bit choppier than necessary.

Christopher Holland

Love the story. Please, let us know when and where we can get the published copy. 👍😁👍

Morana

I can’t wait to read it again. And I hope that those who are making life harder for you stop. Also you are amazing

Lisa Letts

Love the way you tell stories. Excited for when you get published and look forward to Penny and Greg's story.

Brooke Baker

I’m so excited to read this, I’m new here and saw that you put chapters up before and wanted to start reading them and then this gets posted, I may be staying up through the night to read all of this!!

lightningfury

I've been wanting to reread it . Thank you

CryptidZone

I'm so excited to listen to this again, this will make it so much easier than when I did it chapter by chapter. I love your writing style and the way that you tell your stories. I'm so excited to cry and laugh at this story again and for what comes next.

Tina Wittl

I can’t wait for the release of the actual book!!! I‘m rereading everything now, I just love your way of writing and storytelling ♥️

Alicia

I cannot wait until the actual book comes out and I can order my signed copy!!!!! I love watching the skits and have been following the stories on Patreon and I just love your creativity!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!!

Kristin Bonnette

Thanks for sharing! I wish you all the good luck Tyche is willing to grant in your upcoming life changes!!!

Sydney

I love this honestly hope one day it turns into a tv show live action or animation either way id watch it

Sarah Holden

I cannot WAIT to get this as a hardback!

mia

"nothing about you feels temporary." SOBBING?? easily one of my favorite lines in the whole book.

Owen Hands

I read all of the book and then turned around and read it again. I found this on 179/740 “Another house. She’d pitched a pit when they’d opened the door to the car” should it be “pitched a fit”?

AD

Whee!

Gigi Newbern

I wish all the bad things on anyone who posted or shared.

Victoria Lewis

I LITERALLY CANNOT WAIT to have this book on my shelf and re-read it as a published book! I’m so excited for you! Also. 200,200 words. I feel like the evenness was intentional 😂

Carol johnson

Second time of reading. I love their story. It brought up all of the feelings. Looking forward to Penny & Greg’s story.

Faline Baskerville

Oh thank you! I had it downloaded from A03 the minute you posted it there, because pdf is just awful to read on my kindle otherwise, but the sectioning is haphazard, so I hope it will work by converting the file, haha ! It was a pleasure reading it.

Michael Feeney

Just finished my first read through. I say first because I’m probably going to have to read it a second or third time because I couldn’t pace my self and ended up reading the whole thing in two 1/2 sittings. But wow this has me feeling all the emotions. (Honestly you had my tearing up over a desk drawer full of socks) I haven’t read a something like this in a long time. I’m looking forward to penny and Greg’s story.

Rachel

Good lawd I had no idea I read that much this story is so captivating I read it so quickly I didn't realize this has brought me to tears and pure happiness I love everything you do on tiktok bringing this story to life and being able to read all the details of those characters here so much happy I know this is wordy but sooo happy

Kage

I would just like to say that this is the first time a story has ever moved me to tears of happiness. This book is so well written and I am so happy to have stumbled across your content on Tik Tok. I would just like you to know that a lot of my own self healing is thanks to you and I can't wait to see more. so once again, thank you so much for everything

Terri Crawford

I just got done reading your story for the second time and it was even better then when I read it as you were writing it. I'm going to watch all the tik toks again for the 100th time. Thank you for the wonderful characters.

Momming_with_EDS

I am in love with not only the story but also the way you write the characters and their experiences. Even though you may not have experienced first-hand some of the topics you have included, you have been able to give them depth, breadth, emotion, and connection as if you had experienced them yourself. I am in awe of your ability to put yourself in the "shoes" of someone going through various traumas and life experiences. You are a natural storyteller, and the way you are able to connect with your audience both here and in your video series is a gift. Do not ever doubt that, or yourself. I look forward to more stories but remember to fill your cup as well.

Gwen Sargent

I've been a fan of the Hells Bells series for about three years (since I found it), and then I found For Whom the Belle Tolls on Archive of Our Own (which led me here) . Thank you for your amazing and funny work.

Joshua Hacker

I am about to re-read it for the 3rd time and as private language practice try to translate some of it into french

Hailey Scott

I absolutely LOVE your story and your characters, and I can't wait to have a physical copy of it on my shelf. I do have comment/suggestion based off this draft, which is something I'm sure you have or will see somewhere else as well, but that would be to justify your document so that the words go all ge way to the edge of the margin and are even on both sides, like they are on the left side. I'm sorry if I explained that poorly, but it's not something I noticed until I started looking into writing my own story and I saw that advice, then I opened your story again and I noticed it. It just makes it look slightly more professional, I dont know if you are indie or trad publishing, but that should help either way 😁. Thank you for sharing this story with us, your work is absolutely amazing and has helped so many of us through things in our lives and we appreciate you so much!

Lizzy

Omg I need this in a physical copy. It is now my favorite book and I am on my 5th time reading it. Please tell me you are gonna make a Greg and Penny book too.

Kayla

I read it chapter by chapter as you were posting and today I got to read it all in one. I'm so excited for you to get published so I can own this and put it on my book shelf. It is wonderful.

Jessie Kortright

Oh my God. I need this published so so bad. I'm currently pregnant and I bawled when Lily gave birth 😭😭😭😭😭

Disney Day Dreaming

So I just got around to joining the Patreon and reading this book. I’m so glad that I did. It was amazing. The premise was already beautiful. I knew that from being obsessed with the video series on TikTok, but having a book and being able to get to know these characters more in depth was amazing. Also Jaysea was able to write about the process of dying from the viewpoint of a person who is actively dying knows they’re dying in a slow and painful way, and it feels so real it is astounding. This book had me crying clutching tissues in some parts and laughing so hard I still needed those tissues in others.

Dallas

I just finished reading the book and I need more of lily and bel in the future. Such an amazing book. I’d absolutely love to read more of them

Yvelde Wilkins

I found Hells Belles only last week, watched the full playlist, read the book and watched the playlist again. I. AM. OBSESSED! Need more!!!! Well done on your amazing writing and world building!

babzz Ricketts

i loved this so much. it was like watching a movie in my head. i couldn't get enough. great job jaysea

Rae Lee

Watching and reading about the Hells Belles universe has been one of the most grounding things I've ever done. It has become my comfort series. Jaysea, you are so talented. The world you've created is a joy to explore.

HELOISA KRAMAR BARBOSA

I can't wait for this book to come out, I'm so gonna buy it. I haven't even fiished and I'm already in love. Your writting is impecable.

Kelly

Ready for the next one!

Amy Downey

Just finished the book, and I couldn’t be happier! So well written and amazing story line, it was absolutely perfect. You are such a talented storyteller, I can’t wait to buy this when it’s in print!!

Rowan

Holy f*ck! I just finished reading! It’s beautiful. I cried so much through the last 100 pages or so.

Seren Brailey

This is the first book I've been able to finish in years. you are SO incredibly talented Jaysea. Thank you for bringing back my love for reading <3

someone random

did i subscribe to the patreon just to have the full story downloaded after it got removed from ao3? yes i did. am i doing this in part to write a tma hells bells crossover, yup

Kerkie

I love hard media books (heh....), but I like to first read it digitally. If I love it, I'll read it again, THEN I'll buy it (I move a lot, so it's easier). I was ready to buy the hard copy from chapter 1, NGL. I'm so happy you brought this story into being - thank you!

Anne James

LOVE the book, thank you very much for writing it and sharing the first draft! One question: I thought in the TikTok videos the one place was called the Front Deathk, but in this draft it's called the Front Desk. At least as far as I have read so far (a dozen or so chapters in). Is this an oversight, a change, or does the name perhaps change later in the story?

Kelley Arthur

I LOVED THIS BOOK!! Can’t wait to have a physical copy one day!

Kevin

The book is written so well! It’s been a while since writing was so good that the pain of the characters broke my heart, especially the fact that Greg thinks he’s a bad guy.

Carrie Brooks

How the HECK did I miss “BeigeWatch” in ch. 23??? I’ve been laughing about it the last five minutes! Beige Karen in sensible chunky beige heels, pearls, and beige sun visor, toting a beige rescue buoy…

PortQueen

Your story is amazing. The world you have created and the characters within are so relatable. I couldn't put it down. Take care of yourself and I look forward to the rewrites and following along on your journey.

Education_Elevator

*insert well-worded and glowing review here* No but seriously, your writing is so incredible, decriptive and enticing. You would have done Tolkien proud. Been watching your TikTok series since day one and I've finally gotten to read your book from start to finish. However... I require moreeeee! Gimme anything, penny and greg, angel and ruggy, literally anything as long as it's in your beautiful style. I understand that life, creative rage and writer's block can get in the way so absolutely no pressure, but please, don't give up on writing.

Crystal Tirrill

Loved the story, can't wait for book. Also can't wait for whomever you write a story for next.

Tanis Joplin-Reed

Crying. Sobbing even. The whole story was beautiful but that ending, ✨beautiful✨

Jordan Yeager

Every time I read it my heart shatters at the end!!! I cannot wait for penny and Greg’s story!!!! (No pressure though! I can’t imagine how much work it is writing a book! Just know it’s a well loved book!!!!)

Ayla Butts

I love it so much!!! Can not wait for more!!! But also take your time. Story telling as beautiful as that takes time!!

Southern Thunder Gaming

Not gonna lie, I'm really looking forward to seeing how you write Judy in. I completely agree that Penny and Greg are the logical next step and honestly Judy might only get like a side story. But being from the south, I can agree that there are some southern mamas that would do the exact same thing for thier children.

Danna Mcnellan

I'm loving the characters and story itself, can't stop reading they just draw you in. Can't wait for more of your work in future, Your writing style is a work of art

Nealah Van Pelt

I can not wait for this to be published. I have a list of friends I have been telling about this book. And the I laugh and tell them they need to follow you on everything if they want a chance to read it before it gets published. The story is wonderful and amazing, and I will be buying anything and everything I find your name on if the future. (But only from reputable places)

Tara

I was so mad that I finished it in 2 days...I need more

Rae Davis

I NEED A HARD COPY AND PAPERBACK & BOXED SET EDITION & MOVIE/T V SERIES ASAP… crying screaming throwing up with joy…

Dani

I’m only in chapter 9 but I haven’t binged a book like this a while, the best omg I can’t wait for the paper back and to add them to my collection of books

Cassandra Trussell

It’s over?? Already?? But I just started! 😭😭😭😭

Rachel Money

This was so healing for me. It was definitely the perfect choice for my first book of smut after much deconstruction. A healthy relationship, healing from growing up Christian, and also being accepted while also neurodivergent. I suspect following you since before the hellp decked formed, I felt like I knew your content so I could feel safe with that first leap. Thank you for your content, and now the book. You’ve been a huge part of my healing journey these past 4 years and I genuinely appreciate all your work.

Jojo

This was the GREATEST thing I read in a very long time. I have watch hells belles over and over again and I didn't know I NEEDED this. I cried, I laughed, I was angry, I was relieved( half of it during work). And IT finally HAPPENED(hint hint). Thank you for this. It was amazing. I can't wait for the final finish and for more to come.

stefani gaskell

This story has been healing and helpful to me. I love the story and your Hells Bells videos! They have really helped me grow and shown me that being a people pleaser is not always a great thing. I am excited for when you get it published and the possibility of more character stories to follow.

Stephanie

That ending! I loved it! Please, please, please make the ending of Hells Belles that. It would be an amazing conclusion to a kick ass series.

Cobbled_Vibrance

thank you so much for this work - it makes me feel less alone!

Mari Woodmansee

Never read something that has my emotions all over the place. This was an amazing read and can’t wait for the new stuff you have in store

Valtteri Pennanen

It's a draft me dear, and drafts are meant to change and be revised a bunch before official release.

Steph Lowe

I just finished reading it and it was PERFECT! (There were a few grammatical errors but that's besides the point) I was so excited to see Penny at the end and the mention to all the new members of the desk... <3 I cannot wait to buy your book when it is published! Any idea when we will be able to pre-order?

Belle

I’ve been reading your story since chapter 4 and loving your videos for longer, it’s so so awesome to get to reread this all together!!! Loving the little changes and different scenes here and there, phenomenal work as always!!! So excited for you as you keep going on this journey!!! I can’t wait for the day I get to hold FWTBT in my hands

Brandi perry

I absolutely love this. I can't wait to get a physical copy when its ready to be published and I look forward to the stories of the other Hellp Desk family members. You are a fantastic writer.

Ella K

SO SO SO GOOD! I can't wait to read the final product!

Benjamin Church

Reading this on vacation and I don't wanna be spoilery but I got to a certain point and was like "oh lordy please don't let me cry on the bus".

Benjamin Church

One of the things I liked about Once Upon a Time (this is relevant I promise) was that it explored the many facets of True Love tm. I feel like this book is doing such a wonderful job of exploring all sorts of loving relationships and building them. Lily learning to love herself for instance.

Alycia Jiskra

I just finished reading! Omg! It is so good! I can not wait to own the official published one in all formats because it is amazing! Also, was in the middle of the book when the last of the videos came out before the break, the video that made me bawl my eyes out in the middle of an airport, so I was apprehensive with how the last half of the book would go. It was very well handled imo. Also can’t wait for the rest of the books. Seriously, my favorite book I’ve read in a really long time.

Alki

I just finished reading it - I LOVE IT! I'm already keen for the next one 😏😁

Newtnewt

I absolutely love this book. I am constantly rereading it and constantly rewatching the series. I cant wait to preorder it when it becomes available!!

Mona

I absolutely love this book, I have read the first draft of it now about four times since you've posted it including the first time where I was doing it chapter by chapter on AO3, you are actually the reason I downloaded the tiktok app. My niece got me into your series on tiktok and then I had her help me download the app and set up the profile so that I can keep up with that. You are a wonderful writer and I look forward to everything you put out

JessTheRaccoon

I just finished reading the first draft and OMGODDESS!!!! I laughed, I cried, I swooned, and I am over the moon for the final draft to be published! I swear the second it's out, I am sprinting to the checkout! -big hugs- Lots of hugs and loves! I can't wait to see what comes next!

Matt Lloyd

To be honest, I’m pretty late to the game as far as patreon goes. I follow several creators but the chance to read a draft of your book brought me to your patreon. I enjoy your writing style. The ability to describe an entire world with few words and yet keep it engaging is reserved in my preferences for very few authors. Lovecraft, Poe, Eddings and a few others. It’s the atmosphere that they create that draws you in and grabs you long enough for the character developments to get you addicted. Your writing is like that. I could easily map out the layout of hell just from your book. I already love the characters of Hell’s Belles but I truly enjoyed this draft. I will be purchasing the book when it comes out. Thank you Ma’am.

Anij Walker

Just so you know, this is like the 10th time I'm re-reading this draft. I can't wait for the book to come out

Brittany Nichols

I just finished reading the whole thing and I'm just blown away. What I didn't expect was to fall in love with Luci as much as I did. As just a side character who's only mentioned occasionally in your videos, I didn't anticipate how much depth he would have. He's now one of my favorite characters and I hope in the future he has a love interest.

Killa_kitty99

This is probably still a good place to post but I’m recovering from having some work done on my eyes and have a snoop dog screen reeder I’ve been using to read through the book and omg it’s fucking hilarious listening to snoop read this to me

Jacob Garrett

So I've now read the entire first draft....and I need this book to join my bookshelf lmao

Wynter skigh Karma

Uh I can't get/find the link? Am I missing something? *edit* Yeah I figured it out