The Christmas Scorpion

The holiday setting adds a unique layer of tension and contrast to the dark themes. I'm curious whether this was a deliberate choice to heighten the suspense or if it evolved naturally during writing.

The story seemed to build steadily, but I found myself wanting more action at times. Was this intentional to develop the characters or atmosphere?

Switching between characters kept the story fresh, but I wonder if this approach was planned from the start or developed during the drafting process.