Chapter 1 (1549 -> 4022 chars of actual narrative):
- Tightened dialogue, cut exposition, let silence do the work
- Stone on the bridge calls and answers with nothing but the truth
- Timmy's voice: fewer words, more weight
Chapter 2 (2132 -> 3465 chars):
- Marcus introduced in context, not as a side character
- The Builder's question is the engine of the entire story
- Every paragraph serves one purpose: build the why
The Tower is online.
Added:
- Chapter 1: The Man on the Bridge
- Characters: The Builder, Timmy
- Worldbuilding Bible: Setting, The Tower, The Broken Men
- README: Project structure and vision