Innocence Road

The small-town atmosphere adds so much tension and intimacy—I'm curious whether the setting was based on a real place or entirely fictional.

There were moments when I questioned who was trustworthy, which made the tension even more intense. Did others feel the same hesitation or am I overthinking it?

The romance added depth but also slowed down or heightened the suspense at different points. Was this balance intentional or just how the story evolved?