Yes - reader interest in new texts is usually quite a bit higher than it has been the past few days, and new authors' stories, especially, were getting up to 20 comments a time prior to the latest Challenge. Hang on in there - it's a massive library and it takes a little time to establish a readership.
I thought your story was wonderfully imaginative, very well-written and created an alluring context for readers to elaborate on in their own minds!