The Unexpected Everything

The story took a bit of a dip before picking up again, which made me wonder if that was intentional or just me getting distracted.

It felt like a central theme that really grounded the story, but I'm curious if that was based on the author's personal experiences or a deliberate choice.

It completely caught me off guard and made me re-evaluate so many earlier moments. Did others see it coming or was it a total shock?