I'm not sure which specific 'the old woman story' you mean. There are many stories about old women in different cultures and literatures.
The main characters in the Navajo Ghost Beads Story could be the artisans who created the beads. These artisans would have had special skills and knowledge to make the Ghost Beads. Their work was not just about creating a beautiful object but also imbuing it with the cultural and spiritual essence of the Navajo. Additionally, the spirits might also be considered main characters in a sense. Since the beads are related to the spiritual world, the spirits could play a role in the story, perhaps guiding the creation of the beads, or being the ones that the beads are meant to interact with, whether it's for protection or communication as per Navajo beliefs.
There's 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson. The meta - verse in the book has a sort of mythic feel to it, with its own rules and legends. Also, 'The Fifth Season' by N. K. Jemisin has some elements. The orogenes with their unique powers are like a new kind of mythical beings in a post - apocalyptic scientific world. It weaves together a complex story of power, society, and the environment, with these myth - like elements at its core.
Probably the family - centric stories. It can explore relationships in a family in a very intimate way, all centered around the grandma's house.
The City of Heroes' Resistance Crusader story is one full of heroism. The Resistance Crusader is a group that stands up against various threats in the game world. They fight to protect the city and its inhabitants from supervillains and other menaces. Their members possess unique powers and abilities which they use in combat.
Sure. 'Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is a classic best selling thriller. It features the iconic character Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant and terrifying psychiatrist. The cat - and - mouse game between Lecter and the FBI agent Clarice Starling is gripping.
There might be a medic in 'the great war stories' who was always there to save the wounded. His selfless acts of patching up soldiers in the middle of chaos made him quite memorable. He not only healed physical wounds but also provided emotional support to the dying.
In some fanfictions, new original characters are introduced. These new characters are designed to be a potential threat to Uraraka's relationship with Deku. They might be transfer students with amazing quirks who immediately take an interest in Deku. Uraraka then sees this new character getting close to Deku and becomes jealous, leading to various conflicts and emotional drama in the fanfiction.
One great young adult horror novel is 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs. It combines spooky elements with a unique story about children with special abilities. The vintage photographs add to the eerie atmosphere.
One place to find such fanfiction could be Archive of Our Own (AO3). There are often many creative crossovers there. Just search for 'Hawaii Five O NCIS LA crossover' on the site and you'll likely discover a bunch of interesting stories written by fans who love both shows.
They might start to act a bit differently around you. For example, they could be more nervous or shy, which is different from their usual self in the friendship. Another sign could be that they make more of an effort to look nice when they know they're going to see you. And if they start remembering small details about you that are more related to a romantic interest, like your favorite flower or song in a more affectionate way.