Chapter Length: Each chapter must be no shorter than 2,000 words. If the narrative feels complete before reaching the minimum, expand with additional detail (character thoughts, environmental description, subplots, dialogue, or worldbuilding) to reach the length target without padding. Content Quality: Maintain logical pacing—do not artificially stretch scenes with repetition. Use descriptive prose, character introspection, and worldbuilding layers to naturally extend chapters. Incorporate secondary interactions (banter, side reflections, subtle foreshadowing) to enrich the narrative. Flow and Continuity: Chapters must feel self-contained with a beginning, middle, and end, even within serialized storytelling. Ensure transitions between expanded sections are smooth and do not feel like add-ons. Balance: Expansion should enhance immersion and emotional weight, not slow the story to a crawl. Focus on quality expansion (tone, theme, and tension building) rather than filler. Verification: After writing, estimate the word count and confirm that the chapter meets or exceeds the 2,000-word minimum before finalising output.