The Doloriad

The world in the story feels so visceral and oppressive — I wonder what sparked the idea for this bleak landscape and its rules.

The characters' struggles felt so raw and personal, it made me reflect on how trauma shapes us. How did the author approach balancing horror with emotional resonance?

The mix of fantasy and horror added layers of symbolism, but I’m curious whether the fantasy was always meant to be a metaphor or if it evolved during writing.