Tempt Thy Neighbor

While I enjoyed the banter, I wondered if the tension felt a little too familiar or predictable for some readers. Did it work for others?

It added emotional depth, but I’m curious whether that was a planned part from the start or evolved during writing. How did it influence the character arcs?

The funny moments made the story light and fun, but I was wondering if that sometimes overshadowed the emotional stakes or vice versa.