Leave Me Behind

The mood felt really visceral and immersive—I'm curious what influenced the author to craft such a gritty atmosphere and how it shapes the characters' arcs.

Their actions are so morally complex that I kept questioning whether I was supporting the right side. How did others navigate those feelings?

The closeness intensified the tension but also made the emotional stakes feel higher. Was this something the author planned from the start or a natural evolution of the plot?