How did the author decide to portray the Vodnik’s dual nature as both protector and threat?
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Guarded by the Vodnik
How did the author decide to portray the Vodnik’s dual nature as both protector and threat?
Did anyone else find the forced proximity setup more emotionally intense because of the monster’s mysterious background?
What inspired the setting and atmosphere of the story? The world-building feels so immersive.