The Purity of Vengeance

The journal adds an intriguing layer to the mystery, but I'm curious whether it was conceived early or evolved during writing. How did it shape the story's direction?

The suspense picked up again later, but I wondered if that slowdown was intentional to build tension or just natural story flow.

The setting felt so authentic, it made me want to visit. I'm interested in whether the city itself inspired parts of the story or if detailed research was involved.