Heartwood

The small-town atmosphere feels almost like a character itself. I'm curious whether the setting was inspired by a real place or imagined entirely for the story.

The story seemed to take its time revealing key secrets, but I wondered if that was deliberate to heighten suspense or just a natural pacing choice.

The layered storytelling kept me engaged, and I’m curious whether the multiple perspectives and timelines were mapped out early or evolved during writing.