Wonderful insights, I'd like to echo several points as well:
Don't be afraid of more linear stories, Adastra, Pervader and yourselves, Minotaur Hotel, are mostly linear and extremely well written!
I'd love it if people focused more on the relationship after it's established and definitely after sex, which should be more like milestones rather than end points
Also, happy endings pls. Don't be afraid to make us work for it, but don't overdo downer endings for the artistic value of it. Most of us read as an escapism, not to be reminded of the harsh realities of life ;-;
Also also! Can't believe I almost forgot this, but music can be almost as important at visuals and writing!