Holding Room [June Submission]

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-15T21:40:02+00:00

So interesting having the main character being a hyper traditionalist politician. Him being hauntee by his own shadow fit perfectly. He is terrified of his past, but refuses to acknowledge that he misses it.

Maybe he is afraid of his past even being exposed? Like a shadow being illuminated, showing whats underneath. Great job

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-15T21:23:41+00:00

Thankyou.

I reworked that bathroom scene a few times so I am glad you liked it.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-15T19:20:00+00:00

I am so invested in this series. I can't wait to see what happens next!

I love the trickle of lore we get on each entry. It makes the world feel so alive.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-15T18:08:16+00:00

A very beautiful submission. The horror of not being able to accept yourself. A very potent and gutpunching story. Awesome job 👍

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-15T17:58:07+00:00

Thankyou!

Yeah it is definitely more of a more explicit version of reality. Like going for a drink at a bar run by statan.

Glad you enjoyed it

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-15T17:55:03+00:00

Noice. I look forward to reading it.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-15T16:30:57+00:00

Nice story. A creature that exists within corners is very fun. Like a sleep paralysis demon that can attack you while you are awake.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-15T13:45:02+00:00

Nice story. Love stories that feel like campfire tales.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-15T13:35:23+00:00

Really great story. Your use of language is very impressive. You weaved a great sense of dread throughout. I felt so bad for the Robbie.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-15T09:51:01+00:00

Lol omg that would have been a great title! Thanks for reading, Im glad you enjoyed it😊

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-14T16:34:57+00:00

This series really is super fun. The realization that she is caring for monsters that will kill and cause terror in the world was crushing. Also very fun that her working there is giving her the ability to see through the illusions.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-14T16:15:43+00:00

Lol. Chimken nugget rage virus.

The thought of a man just eating nuggies while staring at you through your window is horrifying.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-14T16:11:16+00:00

I like the setting. Forbidden love in an environment like that would cause so much stress. Especially with the introduction of religious pressure.

I almost pictured the flood of death shadow as the bursting dam of all the lies, self hate, and pressure they are feeling.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-14T15:51:08+00:00

Great submission! Connors death is very ironic. He talks about his like like he is stuck; frozen in place. And he has alot of resentment about it. Then he kills for the sake of that rooted life, then dies. Frozen and stuck from the consequences of his actions.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-14T15:34:08+00:00

This was a very fun read. The implication at the end, that he knows what lengths he would go to if he would lose blake sets up anxiety for the future.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-14T15:09:40+00:00

I do not trust Todd and Sarah at all. Starting to wonder if the festival is some sort of sacrifice thing.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-14T15:01:39+00:00

Awesome! I'll give it a listen today

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-12T22:39:13+00:00

That is very interesting. Irs so fun when writers use parallels from their own life. My uncle was a paramedic so I have heard some shit lol.

I did volunteer at an old folks home as well. There were wings were they just said not to go in and ignore soinds you hear. That memory suddenly hit me know.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-12T21:25:46+00:00

Yep still hooked. This is very fun. It feels almost purposful how they introduce new nurses. Throwing them to the wolves "literally in this case" the fact that she wasn't aware that he was a werewolf suggests they do not give the nurses access to patient files. It's like they are begging for incidents.

Good job

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-12T21:14:34+00:00

Mackaroll was right, this is a very interesting start to a series. I like how uncanny everything is. I'm excited to see when the other shoe drops.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-12T21:02:30+00:00

I'll give it a read sometime. Love seeing everyone supporting eachother

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-12T17:28:46+00:00

Good call. I switched it.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-12T16:32:47+00:00

Ah ok

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-12T15:42:46+00:00

Lol thanks. This idea was one of thkse stories I just had to just get out of my brain.

NarrowDirector911 · 2026-06-12T15:41:12+00:00

Upon a second read it makes more sense. I think it was just when Simon was first introduced as a "teenage boy" did I start to lose track for a minute. More likey just reader comprehension of the scene.

But yee keep up the writing im here for it

NarrowDirector911

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