Морок над Инсмутом

The stories weave together to create a haunting picture of the town. I'm curious whether this was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The atmosphere is so thick with suspense; I kept looking over my shoulder. Did the pacing help build that tension for others?

The small-town setting feels both claustrophobic and mysterious. I wonder if the author was influenced by real places or other fictional towns.