Geheimnis in Rot

The festive setting adds a cozy charm, but I wonder if it was also a way to contrast the dark deed. Did the holiday atmosphere influence the story's tone?

The close-knit community seemed to hide as many secrets as it revealed. How much do you think the setting shaped the characters' motives?

The characters felt familiar yet unique, which made me curious whether the author drew inspiration from real people or crafted them entirely from imagination.