Into Darkness

The story has intense dark sequences but also moments of hope and heroism. I'm curious whether this contrast was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The realm felt so rich and layered, but I wonder how much of it was mapped out beforehand versus developed organically through the story.

The themes of good versus evil are classic, but the way they are portrayed here feels particularly nuanced. I'm curious about the author's inspiration behind this dichotomy.