Creepy Crawly

The title 'Creepy Crawly' evokes a visceral feeling—did the author draw from personal fears or aim to set a specific tone for the story?

The story builds tension but then dips before the climax—was this intentional to deepen suspense or a pacing challenge?

Switching viewpoints kept me guessing, but I wonder if this was planned to reveal clues gradually or to mislead the reader intentionally.