[2283] The Light (Part 1)

This is the first part of my short story The Light.

When a group of boys encounter a sinister light near their hideaway, a timid misfit has to overcome his fear of it to show the bullying leader he's not a wuss.

Although any critique is welcome, I'd especially appreciate answers to the following questions:

• What did you think of the three main characters?
• Is there anything that makes you want to read the rest of this story? If so, what?
• Is there anything that puts you off reading the rest of this story? If so, what?

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