The Close-up

The story kept me guessing about what was real versus manipulated. I'm curious how much of that was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

While I loved the tension, there were moments where the plot felt a bit rushed. Do others think this was intentional to heighten anxiety or a pacing choice?

The backdrop added so much atmosphere—I'm wondering if the author based it on a real place or crafted it purely from imagination.