This is constructive criticism and has not been written to offend you. Whether you take my advice or not is your own decision. I’ll only review your first chapter. Message me if you want me to critique the rest.
Chapter 1: The beginning doesn’t reel me in. On a website like Mibba, as harsh as this may sound, a reader can easily take one glance at your story lose interest, then click back and read something else. The first chapter is vital for capturing your audience’s attention.
So, rather than a monologue, you could maybe transport your reader into a scene, and incorporate the paragraphs you’ve already written. That way you’re explaining your characters context and still integrating a story for your readers to follow. I would also cut down on some of the information that he’s piling on. It seems too rushed and overwhelming.
Rory seems like a very down-to-earth character, and I commend you for that.