Well, 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman also has elements of witchcraft in it. It's about a boy raised by ghosts in a graveyard, and there are witch - like characters that add to the spooky and magical atmosphere. There's also 'A Discovery of Witches' which focuses on a witch who discovers a magical manuscript and gets involved in a world of vampires, daemons, and other witches.
To start writing a craft witch fiction book, you need to do some research on witchcraft. Learn about different types of spells, magical tools, and the history of witches. This will give your story authenticity. Next, think about your protagonist. What are her goals, her fears? Build a story arc around her growth as a witch. You can also include elements of magic systems, like how the witch's power works in your fictional world. Start with a strong opening scene that hooks the reader, perhaps a scene where the witch is in the middle of performing a difficult craft.
One common theme is the idea of the unknown and the power that witches possess. Their magic is often something that normal people can't understand, which creates fear. For example, in many stories, witches can control nature or the minds of others.
Craft fiction might also be about the crafting of stories themselves. It could be meta - fictional in nature, where the characters are involved in creating or manipulating fictional narratives. It's like a writer character in a story who is exploring different ways to craft a story within the story.
One main theme is power. There are different levels of power among the witches and how they use or abuse it.
The Blair Witch Project is also well - known. It's presented as a found - footage movie where a group of students goes into the woods to investigate the Blair Witch legend. The sense of dread and the unknown, along with the possible presence of a witch - like entity, makes it a truly scary story.
I'm not sure which ones are the most popular specifically, but generally, books that involve unique witchcraft elements in a fictional setting could be considered. Maybe look for books with 'gren witch' in the title on best - seller lists.
Characterization is one of the key elements. Well - developed characters with distinct personalities, motives, and arcs make the story engaging. Another is plot structure, which includes elements like exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Setting also matters, as it can create mood and context for the story.
Another one might be 'A Discovery of Witches' by Deborah Harkness. It has a great mix of history, magic, and a bit of romance. The world - building in this book is quite detailed, with different types of witches and their powers. It follows a historian who discovers she is a witch herself and gets involved in a world she didn't know existed. There are old libraries filled with magical books, and a complex web of relationships between different magical beings.
Naruto's character development in a witchcraft fanfiction could be centered around his sense of identity. Initially, he might struggle with feeling like he doesn't belong. However, as he delves deeper into the world of witchcraft, he could find that his ninja skills and his own unique personality traits are assets. He could start to blend his ninja way with the magic of the witchcraft world. For example, his never - give - up attitude could lead him to experiment with different magical combinations that others might not dare to try. This could result in him creating his own unique brand of magic that is a fusion of his ninja heritage and the witchcraft he has learned. As he does this, he would grow more confident in his place in this new world and become a more complex and interesting character.
'A Discovery of Witches' by Deborah Harkness also has elements related to the Salem witch trials. It's part of a series that delves into a world of witches, vampires, and daemons, and the Salem trials are part of the historical context that shapes the story.