Nothing Left to Lose

The tension between the terrifying elements and the puzzle-like plot kept me guessing. I'm curious if the mix was planned from the start or evolved during writing.

The characters' dilemmas made me question what I would do in their place. Am I the only one who found myself sympathizing with morally gray decisions?

The eerie environment really pulled me in, and I wonder if it was based on a specific place or a more abstract vision the author wanted to create.