Not That I Could Tell

The story's tension relies heavily on what characters choose to reveal or conceal. I wonder if this was a deliberate choice to heighten suspense or if it evolved during writing.

The community's facade of friendliness cracked so quickly, which made me question how well we really know those closest to us. Were other readers as surprised by the betrayals as I was?

The pacing felt carefully calibrated, with revelations spaced out just right. I'm curious if the story was plotted out in advance or if it developed organically during the drafting process.