Very cool story, and interesting historical context as well. Count me among the readers who'd like to know more! I get that this was for a flash fiction contest, and it gives a wonderful glimpse, but I'd love a longer look!
Fascinating historical context! Would have loved to get a bit more information on what killed him (the ending with the body bag being sewn up was a little anticlimactic for me). But a short and neat horrifying mystery.
The pacing of this story is perfect. I really wanted it to keep going. But you've done what flash fiction is meant to do, and that is to provide a glimpse into a world/setting while telling a succinct event or story (among other things). The ominous lead up to the opening of the hatch to below deck encapsulated the fear of the unknown! Great work, Leigh.
Nice bit of atmospheric writing.
Very cool story, and interesting historical context as well. Count me among the readers who'd like to know more! I get that this was for a flash fiction contest, and it gives a wonderful glimpse, but I'd love a longer look!
Fascinating historical context! Would have loved to get a bit more information on what killed him (the ending with the body bag being sewn up was a little anticlimactic for me). But a short and neat horrifying mystery.
The pacing of this story is perfect. I really wanted it to keep going. But you've done what flash fiction is meant to do, and that is to provide a glimpse into a world/setting while telling a succinct event or story (among other things). The ominous lead up to the opening of the hatch to below deck encapsulated the fear of the unknown! Great work, Leigh.
Phenomenal! Absolutely gripping, I loved every moment. ✨