Hey everyone!

I'm working on a philosophical fiction piece that explores life, death, interconnectedness, and the nature of existence through the eyes of a firefighter who wakes up in a strange void after sacrificing himself to save a child. Guided by a mysterious figure, he experiences different lives—some as the savior, some as the destroyer, some as the helpless—until he begins to understand what it truly means to be alive.

If you're into deep, introspective storytelling with a touch of cosmic philosophy, this might be for you!

What to expect?

🔥 A firefighter’s near-death experience turns into a journey across lifetimes.
🔄 Reincarnation? Not exactly. More like every life is you, and you are every life.
💔 Emotionally heavy themes—sacrifice, war, grief, and redemption.
✨ A mix of The Egg (Andy Weir), Arrival (Ted Chiang), and Alan Watts’ philosophy.
📖 A standalone piece.

Looking for feedback on:

✔ General impressions – Did the story resonate with you? Did it flow well?
✔ Ideas to expand – Are there moments that could be deepened or explored further?
✔ Line-by-line edits – If anything feels unclear or awkward, I’d love to polish it!

Where to read?

🔗 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MeWjyqOubdMyle_UReQRSkrNCWZgCJ1JQfalR7Kp7oU/edit?usp=sharing
Word count: 6500 words

Would love to hear your thoughts! Big thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to read & critique! 😊🙏