Alien abductions can make for a scary story topic. The unknown nature of aliens and the idea of being taken against your will to a strange place is quite terrifying. Plus, the potential experiments and unknown fates add to the horror.
How about a story where a person starts having nightmares that come true, and they can't escape the impending doom? It would be really creepy. There could also be a mysterious fog that turns people insane when they get caught in it.
Adventure and quest stories are always popular. You could have characters going on a dangerous journey to find a lost treasure or save a kingdom.
Well, there's a lot. Like a person's unexpected adventure on a solo camping trip. Or a magical encounter in a garden at night. Also, a heartwarming moment shared between a grandparent and a child could be a great topic.
One possible topic could be the sports events in 2018. For example, the FIFA World Cup held in Russia in 2018 was a huge event that brought together teams from all over the world and had many memorable moments.
A story about how people at a party played some interesting party games together. For example, they might have had a really fun and competitive round of charades. Everyone was laughing and getting into the spirit of the game, creating a great atmosphere.
Stories of self - improvement are also great. Like someone who was shy but through continuous efforts in public speaking, finally became confident and good at expressing themselves in front of a large audience.
A time - traveling encounter. For example, a person accidentally travels back in time and meets their younger self. They have to deal with the consequences of this strange meeting and how it changes their perspective on life.
A story about a family going to a drive - in and having a great time sharing popcorn and enjoying a classic movie together would be appropriate.
One possible topic could be a war or conflict that occurred in 1899. There were many military actions around the world during that time. Another topic might be a significant political change in a particular country.
Adventure stories set in magical lands are always popular. For instance, a story about a group of kids who discover a hidden world full of talking animals and enchanted forests. They can go on quests to find magical artifacts or save the magical land from an evil sorcerer.