Feb 18, 2025
Interesting start. You describe things in a very brisk and vivid fashion, albeit a little vague at times. The beginning, for instance, was a little bit esoteric, and I feel like some more specificity could've worked in your favour - though I can appreciate that the idea was to put the reader in Sam's shoes, where everything is 'shadows and noise' until she figures out her situation.
The pacing was also a bit touch and go; again, I can appreciate wanting to convey chaos, but that doesn't need to come from jerky storytelling. Panic and stress can come across with more polished prose too.
On a non-critiquey note... please tell me she doesn't end up hooking up with a creature...