I think we all have this problem after we write our first story... It's never quite the same next time. When I wrote the first MM, I was completely ecstatic (Let me know if I'm not using that right) and couldn't wait to wirte the next chapter and feel that same feeling. Around the end it felt more like a burden, but when you let it off, it becomes enourmus satisfaction. Then MM2 came along, which felt more like a public service that made you happy. And when I got as far as I did, it felt more like something was missing... I couldn't put my finger on it, but something just wasn't right.
On the other hand, when I wrote the competetion entry, nothing seemed gone. Everything I wanted was there, just not the same materials as before, if you know what I mean. Something about it was exceptional.
Maybe this is an expiremental story. "Radical succes" is my evaluation if that is the case. At least for the time being. Considering that you've already written the chapters, I see no reason why you shouldn't continue, and I sincerely apologize for being late as well.
