Counter for stories. / Counter for episodes of TV shows.

negotiation; consultation; discussion / rumors; rumours / lecture; speech / talking; speaking; speech; conversation / story; tale; narrative / a topic; a subject; that which is spoken about

chief, head, leader

strong point / (music) major / chief, head, leader

long / lengthy

a surname

long

a place name / a surname

a manager, a headman, a foreman / an official / government service

a surname