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Sugar Water

Joined Oct 2025 Australia

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I’m a creative stylist by day and neurodivergent writer by night. Unfortunately, instead of getting the ‘good at maths and science’ autism, I got the Greek Mythology, Germanic weapons and Old Testament kind.

I grew up reading a lot of poetry and classic romance literature (kisses to Kate Bush for singing about Heathcliff and Catherine), but now I primarily read BL novels; my own being heavily inspired by not only my special interests, but also a few of my favourite Danmei novels.

I release chapters weekly, so please feel free to check out Ashes & Bloom! (like, comment, subscribe, tell your friends or your local priest about it — you all know the drill)

It really means the world to me to have the opportunity to share my work with others! Let’s be friends x

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Sugar Water
Sugar Water creator 17 hours ago
Happy Sunday - I'm only 7 subscribers away from my goal of 100!!! I'm literally kicking my feet, this is so unreal ♥️♥️♥️

Since Ashes & Bloom is gaining popularity, I thought I should add a little disclaimer to the first chapter to help guide readers on whether or not this story is for them.

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Disclaimer: Mature Chapters

Hi folks!

Thank you so much for choosing to read Ashes & Bloom. Having the opportunity to share my story with others honestly means everything to me. 🥲♥️

Some chapters are marked as mature due to the themes explored within them. While this story contains romance and intimacy, it also engages with heavier subjects to support world-building and character development.

These themes include:
- Sexual violence and sexual abuse (non-graphic, implied)
- Physical and emotional abuse
- Blood and violence
- Strong language

I do not write explicit depictions of sexual violence/abuse. These scenes are handled through implication and atmosphere rather than a detailed, step-by-step description. My intention is to acknowledge the weight of these experiences without sensationalising them.

The relationship between the MC & ML is gentle, passionate, and 100% consensual. Given their tragic backstories and the otherwise grim shit that takes place in this world, it felt important to me to create soft moments of intimacy and understanding between them.

Please take care of yourselves while reading, and don’t hesitate to step away if you need to. Your well-being always comes first!

Sugar Water
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Sugar Water
Sugar Water creator 6 days ago
Happy Tuesday everyone!

I’ve had some ✨technical✨ issues with hosting two ongoing stories.

Occasionally, my main series will automatically default to another, which I’ve discovered removes Ashes & Bloom from the community feed in replacement of Falling Into You.

With this bug, I can’t physically make any changes and have to wait until it corrects itself.

I want to pour my heart and soul into all aspects of Ashes & Bloom, so with this in mind, I’ve decided to temporarily remove Falling Into You from Tapas.

I’m still completely invested in Oliver and Elijah’s silly little story—they just need to take a temporary back seat so that I can give Ashes & Bloom everything I’ve got 🥰

I’ll re-upload and send out announcements once I’m in the right headspace to do so!

Thank you all for being so wonderful and amazing. I appreciate you all! 💕
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Sugar Water
Sugar Water creator Feb 19
New Chapter of Ashes & Bloom is now up!

Falling Into You has taken a temporary backseat while I focus on this for a little while x
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Sugar Water
Sugar Water creator Feb 15
Ashes & Bloom now has 50 subscribers! (screaming)
This is so special!!

I've just spent the last 15 minutes trying to articulate how grateful I am for every one of you, but tbh, it very quickly turned into a PSA for ADHD medication.
(Like our baby boy Hudson William's 20 minute skincare routine video, IYKYK.)

So I'm just going to say thank you!!!

At 100 subscribers, I'm going to start donating ad revenue to Pride Foundation Australia. If you're unfamiliar with them, please check out their website to see all the wonderful initiatives they lead for LGBTQIA+ people living here in Australia (inclusive of First Nations and forcibly displaced people)

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Sugar Water
Sugar Water creator Feb 13
Happy Valentine's Day! x

In the name of love, I've just uploaded a romantic chapter for each story!

Ashes & Bloom - I know, the last couple of chapters really bummed me out emotionally too. But... Gabriel's come back for his man :')

Falling Into You - First date, first date! Get ready for some serious hand-holding and footsies underneath the table.
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Sugar Water
Sugar Water creator Feb 06
Hello!

New episodes of Ashes & Bloom and Falling Into You have been uploaded <3

I'm logging off for a few days to tend to some family matters, but I will continue to upload once I'm settled back home!

Thank you all again for your support!! Words honestly can't express how much it means to me to have real-life people engage positively with the work that I put out into the world.

I think that there's something so beautiful and intimate about having the opportunity to share the art you create with others, so thank you again, truly!! x
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Sugar Water
Sugar Water creator Jan 29
Hi everyone! 💕

New episode of Ashes & Bloom is up. I think this chapter is my favourite so far!

Now that Gabriel has been completely woven into Cain’s life, the romance can truly begin!

I’m really excited to share this one x
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Sugar Water
Sugar Water creator Jan 17
Hi!! I have something fun to share with you all x

Enter: New BL novel! Falling Into You

This is my little feel-good side project for moments when I don't have the capacity to continue writing angst.

- It's fluffy, fun & completely unserious
- Loads of dialogue
- Minimal world-building / slice of life
- There's a plot in there somewhere???

MC: Calm, grounded & practical
ML: Chaotic, excitable & optimistic

Each of them is trying to find a place to call home, and somehow, they find it in each other :')
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Sugar Water
Sugar Water creator Jan 07
Hello everyone, Happy New Year! x

I'm so sorry that I haven't posted any new chapters in a while. I didn't think my target audience existed on here, but I've just returned to see actual subscribers, and I'm squealing!!

The lovely angels at Foxaholic are now hosting Ashes & Bloom, so feel free to check it out there for early access to chapters :)

I'll resume posting here each week, though, for those who prefer to read via tapas <3 I also have a few chapters locked and loaded that will be uploaded shortly.

Thank you all for your support! x
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