What are the common plots in a story?

Well, there are quite a few common story plots. For example, there's the mystery plot, where the main character has to solve a puzzle or crime. Then there's the adventure plot, where characters go on exciting quests. Also, the revenge plot is popular, where someone seeks retribution. But the exact count can vary depending on how you classify them.

One common plot is the chase. Just like in a game, one person chases the other, trying to win their heart. Another is setting rules or challenges, like in a game, to see if the relationship can withstand them. For example, not seeing each other for a week to test their feelings.

In many triangle love stories, a common plot is the struggle of the person in the middle to make a decision. They may feel guilty for having feelings for more than one person. There is also the plot of the 'outsider' trying to break into an existing relationship. This can be a very emotional journey for all involved. Sometimes, the original couple may have some problems in their relationship which makes one of them vulnerable to the advances of the third person. This then leads to the complex web of emotions and relationships that is characteristic of a triangle love story.

Often, there could be some obstacles in a boy meets girl story. For example, they might come from different social classes or have different life goals initially. But as they get to know each other better, they start to overcome these differences. Maybe the boy has to work hard to prove himself worthy to the girl's family if they are from different social standings. And they gradually fall in love through sharing experiences and supporting each other through tough times.

Well, one plot is the information paradox. Imagine a time traveler going back and giving Shakespeare all his plays, so Shakespeare didn't actually write them in the original sense. This blurs the line between creation and theft in time travel stories. Also, the ontological paradox where an item or idea has no real origin but is passed through time in a loop is quite common in these stories.

One plot could be the struggle for self - discovery within the love triangle. For instance, a character in a school love triangle might be trying to figure out what they really want in a relationship. Are they attracted to the person because of popularity or true emotional connection? This internal conflict often adds depth to the story.

One common plot is that they meet by chance, like in a coffee shop. Then there's some initial awkwardness but also a spark of attraction. They start to get to know each other gradually, perhaps sharing their hobbies or dreams. Eventually, they might fall in love and start a relationship.

One common plot could be a character using a Nilf's (assuming it's some sort of fantasy creature) secret power or origin as blackmail. For example, if the Nilf is a rare and powerful being, and someone discovers its hidden lair or a weakness in its magic, they might blackmail it to get it to do their bidding, like stealing a magical artifact from a dangerous place. Another plot could involve blackmailing a Nilf to gain access to a special place in the fantasy world that only the Nilf can open or guide to.

Often, a 'forced to be a girl story' might start with a situation where a male character is in a desperate situation. For instance, he might be hiding from some bad guys and the only way to do so is to disguise as a girl. He then has to adapt to the new identity. He has to learn how to walk, talk, and act like a girl. This transformation not only changes his outward appearance but also his understanding of the opposite gender, leading to character growth and interesting interactions with other characters in the story.

One common plot is that the main character is kidnapped by a mysterious organization for some secret experiment or to gain some special power the character has. For example, in some sci - fi animes, the kidnapped character might be a key to unlocking a new technology.