Welcome back!,
I know exacly what you mean and obviously the others have already told you about fanfiction. I decided to give it a try I dislike the way it opperates and prefer ficwad much more but it's just not getting the attention it deserves. I still check here for updated stories but most people just don't bother with it anymore.
I just hope this doesn't stop you from posting on here.
Korikian