The End of October

The pacing kept me on the edge of my seat, especially during the moments of rising crisis. I'm curious whether this sense of urgency was planned from the start or developed during drafting.

The depiction of authorities overwhelmed and divided felt intense but also plausible. How much of this was inspired by current events or pure imagination?

The world-building felt very immediate and tangible. I wonder what led to the decision to set the story in this particular time and place.