The Second Artifact

The unknown history behind the artifact added so much tension and intrigue. I'm curious if the author planned this ambiguity from the start or discovered it during writing.

While I understand the need for world-building, I found myself wishing for more action. Was this deliberate to build suspense or just a natural part of the story flow?

The science descriptions felt so immersive, but I wondered if that was a conscious choice to ground the story or just a personal writing style.