Orbit
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Proxima Centauri b—Earth’s nearest exoplanetary neighbor—had been a subject of fascination for nearly a century. Now, nearly four years after the first launch toward its orbit, John found himself m…

I wrote this as an exercise in creating a specific atmosphere, focusing on sentence length and structure. I found this interesting excerpt discussing “writing music” from Gary Provost, and thought I’d give it a try.

What sort of atmosphere/vibe do you get from this story? Let me know to help me improve my writing! All feedback is appreciated.

  • qyronEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Confinement, isolation and insanity, being held at bay by an animalistic survival instinct.

    What were you looking for specifically?