Gosh this was a really fun read. As someone who has been having my first experiences with uploading my work online in more than one form, I really really feel for Elke. There's a lot of little things about them that really just hit home in such a specific way I don't fully know how to put it.
Having a job so shitty and boring I've seen a lot of people who say "just work on things in your downtime at work" but that's basically impossible for anyone anxious about their writing or WHAT they're writing in public. The feeling of traveling internationally and knowing you're stuck in whatever situation you get yourself into is also such a specific and well written bit in here, even if you're somebody who's comfortable in your relationship. Very good!
I really enjoy how you painted the feelings of separation between Elke and Maude too, not just with their jealousy over how close they are or how much "better" she is, but the isolation of being out of the loop. Elke being too tired and overwhelmed by others to be in all the online spaces (especially with people you just tolerate) leading to that self feeding cycle of feeling further and further away from them sucks! It takes a lot of time and energy to keep up with an online presence and their situation of having a long distance girlfriend, but not being chronically online (or at least actively involved) really really says a lot I think.
I did crack up at the music choice for the scene on the river at first, but I think it worked by the time I finished it. Very solid work! Thank you for all your hard work!