Dark Secret

The detailed setting really drew me in, but I wonder if the author based it on any particular myth or legend. Did the world evolve naturally during writing?

Their struggles with trust and redemption added complexity, but at times I wondered if they crossed lines that made me uncomfortable. How did others interpret their actions?

The romance felt both passionate and risky, fitting seamlessly into the dark tone. I'm curious whether this was planned from the start or developed organically.