Merciful Death - Erbarme dich ihrer

The balance between emotional intimacy and tension kept me hooked, but I wonder how much of that was planned from the start versus evolving naturally.

The grief felt very raw and real, but I was curious if that intensity was intentional to reflect her mental state throughout.

The story kept me guessing but also allowed for moments of reflection. I'm interested in whether the pacing was mapped out or adjusted during writing.