A Thousand Steps

The story blends personal growth with intrigue so seamlessly. I'm curious whether the narrative was always planned this way or if the mystery grew from the character's development.

The historical backdrop felt almost like a character itself, influencing the choices and growth of the protagonists. How much of the setting was based on real events or locations?

It kept the pacing engaging, but I wondered if the author intended for the mystery to mirror the characters' internal struggles or if that was a happy coincidence.