It could mean he's still interested in what you're up to but doesn't want to engage in direct conversation. Maybe he's shy or not sure what to say in a text.
It's hard to say he's playing games. It could be that he has a lot on his mind or is really busy, but still takes a moment to watch your stories because he cares about you at some level. He might not have the time or energy to compose a text right now.
Perhaps he's a bit shy or nervous about texting back. By watching your stories, he can stay updated on your life in a more passive way. It's possible that he doesn't feel confident enough to start a proper text conversation, but he still wants to know what's going on with you.
It could be that your internet connection is unstable, preventing the deletion process from going through properly. Or, there might be some settings you haven't configured correctly.
It might mean he's still interested in you but is shy or conflicted about talking. Maybe he doesn't know how to start a conversation after seeing your stories.
Perhaps she just prefers to observe silently. She might be the type who likes to take in information passively, like through your stories, without the pressure of having to reply to a text. It could also be that she's in a situation where she can't text back at the moment, but has time to quickly check out your stories.
It depends on your relationship with her. If you're just getting to know each other, it could be normal. But if she used to text back and now doesn't, it might be a sign that something has changed. However, just the fact that she watches your stories shows she still has some level of interest. So don't worry too much right away.
You could try sending him a friendly and non - demanding message related to one of your stories. For example, if it was about a new place you visited, you could say something like 'I thought you might find this place interesting, have you ever been there?'