Yes, I do find your main character engaging. Firstly I was drawn to his name “Fletcher Christionson.” Fletcher Christian” was the name of a hero from “Mutany on the Bounty.”
The story line sounds as though it will be intriguing so I look forward to part 2. I was obviously one who didn’t read the story when first published, though I admit I but usually avoid anything over a six minute read, so it was, that may be the reason.
Harry, I am often left surprised that what I consider my best work is often “almost overlooked” but some of my lesser pieces (my opinion) get lots of comments and applause. I guess we writers don’t always have the same tastes as the readers.
Anyway it seems like a good idea to reshare this story in bite-size instalments, and see what the response is.