I really didn't expect what would happen in this game, and I love the ending! This is a totally different but successful approach for this prompt and I think narrative wise it is quite complete. I like the suspension you created in the middle when Max start talks to you, and I like how the game stays after the all the narrative is over. The only suggestion I would make is that maybe you can add more interactions with Max(like more activities or even some text options you choose to say to Max), so that the player may be more connected to Max, which can maybe strengthen your theme. Also maybe you can change the title and the cover page a little bit to make it more deceptive if you want? Overall I like this game a lot and I leave this game's web page on for a pretty long time ;)