All the Hidden Paths

The detailed setting really brought the story to life, but I wonder how much of it was planned from the start versus developed organically during writing.

The way the protagonist's journey parallels real-life struggles felt so authentic. I'm curious what inspired these choices and how personal experiences influenced the story.

The pacing felt natural, but I was intrigued by how the tone shifted. Was there a particular reason for these tonal choices or did it evolve during drafting?