Pleasantly Undead in Dark River

It added a unique layer to the romance and world-building. I'm curious whether this was inspired by folklore or personal fascination.

The lighthearted tone kept the story fun without losing emotional depth. Was that a deliberate choice or did it develop naturally during writing?

The town felt so vivid and inviting, almost like a character itself. Wondering if the author based it on a real place or created it from imagination.