Hi guys.
This has been a long time coming, and I can’t keep putting it off. I know many of you have noticed how inconsistent my updates for Troubled Steps have been, and I feel like I owe you an honest explanation.
To start with, I want to be clear: I no longer consider myself a Kylia shipper. At first, writing this story felt fun—playing with reality a bit, creating a space where people could explore that dynamic. It felt like harmless escapism. But as time’s gone on, it’s started to feel off.
I began writing less than a year ago, but I’ve grown a lot since then. And with that growth came discomfort. I’m no longer okay with reshaping real people into a version that fits my (or anyone’s) fantasy. Do I think Kylie and Malia look good together visually? Sure. But do I actually want them to be together in real life? No. There’s a big difference between shipping fictional characters and turning real people into stories. That line feels blurry now, and honestly, I’m not comfortable with it anymore.
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