Secrets so deep

The tension built up nicely at first, but the pacing felt like it stalled midway. Do you think this was intentional to deepen character development?

The atmosphere was so eerie and compelling, I’m curious whether the author planned this mix from the start or discovered it during writing.

The revelations added so much emotional weight, but I wondered if the characters' reactions felt realistic or a bit exaggerated for the plot's sake.