He could have! But then it seemed very much like one of the stories she was paid to write. We probably aren't meant to know

Yes! I just finished it and had to reread the last few pages. Was the ending another online story?

I had such low expectations for Songbird, but ended up liking it way more than I thought I would. I looooved this book. I've been waiting for the full Haymitch story for almost 20 years, and it did not disappoint. Definitely think it's worth a read!