How did the author decide to intertwine mental health themes with the horror elements?
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The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish

The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish
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How did the author decide to intertwine mental health themes with the horror elements?
Did anyone else feel the story's pacing slowed down in the middle, and was that intentional?
The depiction of family secrets felt so visceral — what inspired the author to explore this kind of trauma?