The House on Cold Hill

The descriptions made the house feel so alive and menacing. I wonder what inspired the detailed setting that really immerses the reader.

Some characters seemed surprisingly calm considering the terrifying events. Was that a deliberate choice to build suspense or reflect their personalities?

There were moments where I felt the narrative slowed down, but it also gave time to breathe before the scares. Was that intentional or did it affect the overall suspense?