Well, I went through mojokid's memories and QAF US tags, but didn't see anything resembling what you described. I do remember that fic, though, with the bits of messages. There's really no telling who the writer was, though. Ugh.

You're going to give us a list of everything you've been recommended, yes? Even though I'm not really wanting a list of death and depression, it'd be great to have for next time we're all nostalgic!