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I am currently reviewing as part of the tasks set by the "Game of Thrones" . I am reviewing together with Chrys O'Shea for Door #4. We found your piece in the Browse By Genre section of this site.

In this review, I mainly focus on the positives of your piece and I may point some Areas for Improvement if found any. Without much a do, here are the things I noticed after delving deeper into the contents:


"The Light" presents an intriguing tale that skillfully blends elements of science fiction and mystery. The story begins with a sense of peaceful tranquility, with the protagonist enjoying the simple pleasure of canoeing in a picturesque Oregon lake. However, this serenity is abruptly shattered by the appearance of a strange, glowing orb— a classic sci-fi trope that immediately piques the reader's curiosity.

The vivid descriptions of the flying object and its otherworldly occupants effectively build an atmosphere of suspense and unease. The writer does a good job conveying the protagonist's escalating fear, from the initial discomfort caused by the buzzing sound to the sheer terror of being abducted. We feel the character's helplessness as they are involuntarily drawn into the craft and confronted with alien beings.

The story takes a clever turn as the aliens display a mix of curiosity and what seems like medical examination. Although their intentions are ambiguous, there's a sense that they aren't overtly hostile. The tension is masterfully sustained, leaving the reader to wonder about the aliens' motives and the protagonist's fate.

The narrative's ending provides a satisfying twist tinged with lingering uncertainty. The protagonist awakens back on the lake but with physical evidence suggesting something extraordinary took place. The unexplained time lapse and mysterious bodily changes leave the reader with compelling questions: What was the purpose of the alien encounter? Was it a dream, or did it happen? What did they do to the protagonist? This open-ended conclusion encourages the reader's imagination to fill in the blanks, making the story all the more memorable.


Best regards,
Gervic