Trick or Treat

The pacing kept me on edge, especially with the Halloween setting adding to the eerie atmosphere. I'm curious whether the suspense was plotted out in advance or developed during writing.

Some characters' actions seemed driven by the plot rather than natural behavior. What did others think about the depth of the character development?

The holiday adds a spooky vibe, but I wonder if the author had specific reasons for choosing Halloween as the backdrop or if it was simply for atmosphere.