I so feel your pain. I always think people are just being nice... unless they really go OFF about something I've written. Then I know for sure that they liked it but then the other doubt kicks in: They probably have no concept of what makes a good writer. It's amazing the lengths our minds will go to to convince ourselves we suck.

And yet, somehow, getting NO feedback is even worse. *sigh* We are strange creatures, we humans. I think all writers must go through this. I'm hopeful that it's a confidence building stage.

I did love your fic, btw. I wouldn't have commented if I didn't :)