Sep 21, 2026
Really solid first chapter, but I agree with most of the people who'd written about grammar in some places. The only real thing I can add would be sometimes splitting larger paragraphs into different beats, so it doesn't feel like a series of continuous "and then" (not saying you did this at all, just an idea).
Characterization of the narrator and his perspective is really clear for worldview and how they see other people, which is always nice. Worldbuilding really intrigued me, and i'm excited to see what comes next.