Suspense is not only a question of what happens next. The space around a character can shape what they can see, where they can go and what they do not know. On your next read, try noticing the setting without racing to solve the ending. Map only what the page gives you Where is the character standing? What can they see or hear? Which door, street or room is mentioned? Keep the distinction between the described space and the place you have imagined to fill a gap. You do not need a detailed map...

Notice the Setting Before You Guess the Twist

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