Everyone is just saying how stuffty this is. Why can't you guys tell him how to make it better? Oh that's right none of you are writers anyway.
Ugh... you're one of THOSE guys...
So what if I'm not a writer? I can tell a good story from a bad story, and I'm not some successful writer. Same thing with songs, games, etc.
This story has horrible pacing, wooden characters, and just HORRIBLE formatting. Not to mention, he wants to SELL THIS! He should at least start with some short stories that he can share around the internet. He can't expect immediate fame. Are you happy, now?