That makes me so happy!!! Since my games are story-focused I'm really glad that got to you! And I'm also glad you're playing more of my games, because the stories are interconnected like pieces of a larger puzzle. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and let me know :D
Oh! It's just there to imply that there's more forest beyond that village, but you never need to explore that part in the game, if that makes sense! Kind of like how you can't go upstairs in TWSTM, but they're there to show there was more of the house the family used to live in. Don't worry about it! Also, congrats on finishing all three games :D I know that last one had a couple brutal sections. And you're just in time, the fourth one will be out in a few days!
You don't have to feel guilty, and even free things like the ratings you gave me help a lot so my games can get seen! That said, I do really appreciate the financial support as well and I'm honored you'd choose me in such a large sea of developers XD I know what you mean though, it is pretty daunting but also exciting. I was actually inspired to make games after playing a bunch of awesome rpg maker games from others developers!