When Monsters Lie

The mix of supernatural beings in a bleak world makes for a dark, compelling story. I'm curious whether this mashup was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The theme of trust feels so fragile here, and I kept wondering if the characters' suspicions were justified or if I was missing clues. How do others interpret the level of deception?

The pacing kept me hooked, but I wondered if certain slower moments were meant to build suspense or develop character depth. Would love to hear others' thoughts.