The 'Percy Jackson' series also has some similarities in a sense. While it's based on Greek mythology, Percy has to face many dangerous foes and situations. There are power plays among the gods and their descendants, and Percy is constantly in a fight for survival, which can be related to the high - stakes situations in crossfire novels.
Another one is 'Legend' by Marie Lu. It's set in a future where the United States has split into two warring nations. The two main characters, Day and June, are on opposite sides at first but then find themselves in a complex situation. There are action - packed scenes, a bit of romance, and a lot of political intrigue, similar to crossfire novels.
One interesting story could be about a character who discovers a new way to combine the 9 sword style with other ninja techniques. This new combination gives them an edge in battles and they start to train others in it.
One idea could be an OC who is a healer in King's Landing during Joffrey's reign. The OC secretly tries to undermine Joffrey's cruel rule by using their medical knowledge to help those he persecutes. They might start by treating the families of those unjustly imprisoned. This could lead to a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Joffrey and his cronies as they suspect someone is working against them.
One factor is overused tropes. For example, a lot of fps games use the 'evil corporation' or 'alien invasion' themes repeatedly. It becomes predictable and thus boring. Take Resistance: Fall of Man. It uses the alien invasion concept in a very standard way without adding much new to the story.
You can start by looking at popular fanfiction websites like Archive of Our Own (AO3). It has a large collection of Overwatch - related fanfictions, and you can use the search function to specifically look for ones that involve little boy characters in the Overwatch universe. Fanfiction.net is also a good place to check. There are many different categories and tags that can help you narrow down your search to find the stories you're interested in.
There is also 'Schindler's Ark' by Thomas Keneally. It tells the story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of more than a thousand mostly Polish - Jewish refugees during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories.
Since I haven't read 'his wicked games novel', it's hard to be definitive. But it might be about moral ambiguity. The 'wicked games' in the title could suggest that the characters are involved in actions that are not clearly right or wrong. This could lead to a theme of exploring the gray areas of human behavior. It could also touch on themes of revenge, where the games are a means of getting back at someone for past wrongs.
There are many great ones. For example, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. It's a dark and gripping story with a strong female lead, Lisbeth Salander, who is a hacker and investigator. Then there's 'Sherlock Holmes' stories which are classic detective tales. Holmes' brilliant deductive reasoning makes these stories timeless in the genre of criminal novels.
Hermione would probably be very shocked at first but then would immediately start looking for a magical solution. She might rummage through her books to find spells to reverse the situation or make it safe for Harry.
The talking gingerbread man might say, 'I'm not just a treat. I have feelings too.' This shows that he has self - awareness and doesn't want to be just consumed. He could also say things like 'Look at me, I can move and talk. I'm special.' to show his pride in being different from other gingerbread men.
The Phantom is surely one of the most memorable. His tragic figure, with his great musical talent yet his disfigured appearance, makes him stand out. Christine is also memorable. Her beauty and her singing voice, as well as her being caught in the middle of the love triangle. And Raoul, the dashing nobleman who tries to rescue Christine.