12th of Never

It totally changed the direction of the story for me, but I wonder if it was planned from the start or a happy accident. Did that surprise anyone else?

The setting felt so vivid and integral to the story — I’m curious whether the city itself influenced the plot or if it was a conscious choice to add atmosphere.

The story moves at a breakneck speed, but I wonder if there were specific techniques or inspirations behind maintaining that momentum from start to finish.