A few really nice elements in here – a creepy setting, a tense pace, and some hints at an interesting character…
The idea that the discovery of whatever is behind the flash of light could ‘affirm’ the character’s life suggests a history of – what – casual interest? Obsession?
Wasn’t sure about the line ‘the trees crept towards me’ – makes it sound as though the trees are moving – which I suppose they could be, but it would be a little out of place.
Still, that foreboding ending and the intriguing title… This could definitely go somewhere – MH :)
Mostly Harmless