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Live Beta Round
SP
The Shadow Protocol
Psychological Thriller

Draft v2 • 18 Chapters • 68,400 words • 24 active beta readers

ChaptersFeedback & Analytics
Reader Retention
88%
+14% above genre avg
Active Readers
24 / 25
96% completion rate
Avg. Pacing
4.9 / 5.0
Fast / High Tension
Killer Theory
71%
Suspect Anton (Ch. 6)
Chapter Retention & Pacing Heatmap

Real-time reader completion per chapter

Part 1 (Ch. 1-5)
Ch. 1 — The Midnight Call100%
Strong hook, 0% drop-off
Ch. 2 — A Quiet Betrayal96%
Character chemistry praised by 19 readers
Ch. 3 — Into the Catacombs92%
Peak suspense moment
Ch. 4 — False Alibis88%
Good pacing, 2 readers confused on timeline
Ch. 5 — The Red Notebook84%
Attention dip detected on p. 48
StoryPulse AI Synthesis

92% of readers were captivated by the Chapter 3 cliffhanger. Attention slightly dipped on page 48; tightening Anton's monologue before the murder will restore maximum tension.

Recent Reader Insights
Live
SD
Sarah D.
Beta Reader • Finished Ch. 4

"The ending of Chapter 3 gave me chills. I genuinely suspected David until Anton entered the warehouse. Couldn't put it down!"

Tension: HighSuspect: Anton
LK
Lucas K.
Critique Partner • Finished Ch. 5

"Dialogue in scene 2 is razor sharp. On page 48 I was slightly confused about the timeline between the phone call and the car."

Pacing: MediumP. 48 Clue
Chapter 5 Reader Question
"Who do you currently believe is behind the blackmail?"
17/24 voted: Anton5 voted: Scott

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