Another possibility is that there simply haven't been any new stories from the sources you're following lately. Fanfiction creation can be sporadic. So, it could be a matter of waiting for new content to be posted by your favorite authors or in your preferred genres.
It might be due to a technical glitch on the fanfiction platform. Try logging out and then logging back in to see if that resolves the issue. Also, ensure your notification settings in your device (if applicable) are allowing the fanfiction app or website to send you notifications.
Check if there are any filters that might be blocking the alerts. For example, if you have a filter set for a certain word count range and new stories don't fall within that range, you won't get alerts. Adjust these filters if necessary.
It might be due to the quality of your writing, although this doesn't mean it's bad. It could be that there are some areas that need improvement, like grammar or pacing. You could ask a friend who's good at writing to give you some feedback. Also, the genre you're writing in might not be as popular within the fanfiction community you're targeting. Consider exploring different themes or styles to see if that attracts more attention.
It could be that there are multiple perspectives not being presented. If you're only hearing from one side in a situation, like in a conflict between two parties, you're likely not getting the full story. For instance, in a workplace dispute, if you only listen to the manager's side, you won't know the employees' concerns completely.
Maybe you haven't enabled the notifications in the app settings. Check the settings and make sure the option for friends' stories notifications is turned on.
Most fanfiction sites have a 'follow' or 'subscribe' option for authors. Once you do that and enable alerts in your settings, you'll be notified whenever they update. Also, some authors might have their own mailing lists or social media groups where they announce new stories, so you could join those too.
It could be that the platform's algorithms are messed up and showing you content that they shouldn't. Maybe there's a bug that needs to be fixed.
It could be that your friend has set their story updates to notify a wider group of people, and you're included. Or, it might be a glitch in the app's notification system.
You might be getting this error because of a lack of permissions. If the story is in a closed or restricted system, only certain people with proper authorization can add to it.
It could be because she is a very complex and interesting person. People like that often have many layers to their lives and personalities, which makes it hard to fully understand them all at once.
It might be due to copyright concerns. Fanfiction often uses characters and settings from existing copyrighted works. Some platforms or institutions may forbid reading it to avoid any potential legal issues associated with unauthorized use of intellectual property.