L'alliance du mal

The story moves so quickly — I wonder if that was planned from the start or if it grew naturally during writing. Did the pacing help build suspense for everyone else?

The rural backdrop adds a layer of isolation and intensity. I'm curious whether the author based it on a real place or created it entirely for the story.

Some decisions felt morally gray and made me question what I would do in similar situations. How do others interpret the characters' motivations?