When My Soul Met A Thug

The setting adds so much flavor and authenticity, but I'm curious whether it was based on personal experience or research. How did the environment shape the characters' journeys?

I loved how raw and real their emotional defenses were, but sometimes it felt like vulnerability was a risk they hesitated to take. Was that intentional to reflect real-life struggles?

The chemistry felt genuine but layered with tension and obstacles. I'm wondering if that contrast was planned from the beginning or evolved naturally during writing.