It's awesome that you managed to squeeze in some writing time and even hit a new personal best for words per minute. 55 wpm is seriously impressive, way to go!
As for me, I'm doing great, thanks for asking!
It's like that saying, "What's the worst that could happen?" Except, in your case, you're actually answering it. Whether it's guards sounding alarms or mothers setting houses on fire (yikes!), you're definitely throwing some curveballs at your characters
Scamming someone is deceptive and unethical, regardless of whether the victim falls for it willingly or not. Exploiting someone's trust or naivety for personal gain is wrong.
There are exceptions, of course. For example, my father is currently facing trial for fraud allegations. He's been...
Sorry for my late answer, but maybe I'll leave this in case someone might find it helpful.
One thing to consider is it's rarely just a '"post and wait" game. Use social media platforms to promote your work, engage with your readers and other writers. Participate in writing contests or groups...