Down the Rabbit Hole

The stories feel like modern twists on classic fairy tales, but I'm curious about how the author chose which elements to keep and which to reinvent. Did any particular fairy tale inspire the overall tone?

The anthology's surreal atmosphere kept me guessing, but at times I struggled to follow the connections. Was that feeling intentional to mimic the 'down the rabbit hole' theme?

The blend creates a unique vibe, but I wonder whether the author started with the fantasy world or the romantic and mysterious elements first. How did these themes come together during writing?