Wie ein Blitz aus heiterem Himmel

The story feels like it hinges on key lightning strikes in their lives. I'm curious about the process behind choosing these moments and how they shape the narrative.

The story's emotional beats are powerful, but the middle section felt a bit slow. Was that intentional to build tension or just a natural part of the story structure?

The environments feel so vivid—I'm wondering if Steel based them on places she's visited or imagined, and how she approached world-building within a contemporary setting.