Why Not Everything in My Stories Has an Answer.
There is a pressure in storytelling to explain everything.
To tie every thread together. To make sure the reader understands exactly what happened and why.
That is not how I write.
The Value of the Unknown
In real life, not everything is explained.
Some experiences stay unclear. Some moments do not resolve cleanly.
That uncertainty is not a flaw. It is part of what makes something feel real.
Leaving Space for the Reader
When everything is explained, there is no room left.
No room for interpretation. No room for the reader to sit with the story.
By leaving certain things unanswered, the story becomes something the reader participates in.
Tension Lives in What Is Missing
Fear does not always come from what is shown.
It often comes from what is not.
A gap in understanding creates discomfort. It keeps the story active in the reader’s mind even after it ends.
Intentional, Not Incomplete
This approach is not about avoiding answers.
It is about choosing carefully what needs to be explained and what does not.
Everything serves the tone.
Everything serves the feeling.
Final Thought
Not every story needs to resolve.
Some are meant to linger.
And sometimes, what stays with you is not what you understood, but what you never fully could.
