Hello Willow!
This is quite an interesting story you've got there. I really like where this is set and all the descriptions you provided for the reader.
So, without further ado, I'll get started.
At first I didn’t know whether it was dust or smoke. A thick haze of vapor hung over the city, masking the setting sun. I stepped forward as though in a trance. My mind was too busy admiring the dusky silence that gleamed off the glistening walls to realize where my feet were placing themselves. Closer and closer I drew, until I could no longer see the top of buildings, placing me somewhere in the middle of the downward slope of Fiery Hill.
^The introduction was done really well. I was drawn in to read more, which is a good sign, obviously. There is enough information to tell the reader where this story takes place, but not overloading them.
It sounded familiar(,) though I could not place it. She didn’t look up at me->,<- or give any sign of feeling my presence.
In short, just move the comma that's in between 'me' and 'or' to in between 'familiar' and 'though.' The second problem is that you use present-tense 'give' in a past-tense story. But 'gave' wouldn't make sense, would it? Unless 'give' is right...?
Holding up her hand(,)(This needs a comma) she let the sand run through her open fingers until it melted in with the rest.
Mmm, this is done exceptionally great. Except grammar kinda runs it. Open fingers?!? I think you meant the girl opened her hand - no, open her palm - no. I can see it is hard describing it. Maybe you could've just said 'fingers' and exclude 'open.' That would make more sense.
That's all the errors I found. This is truly a creepy story. I could not imagine what I would've done if I was placed in that position. But I'm kind of confused why this is labeled as general when clearly it's horror. Good job with the storytelling, though!
With caution,
WaterSpout
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