Another good theme is self - discovery. A character starts off not knowing who they are or what they want in life. Through various experiences, they learn about themselves and grow as a person. For example, a young artist who moves to a big city to find their true artistic style.
Adventure is always exciting. You could have a theme about a group of friends on a quest to find a lost treasure. They face all kinds of challenges along the way, like dangerous animals and difficult terrains.
The theme of 'Second Chances' is great. Maybe the two characters had a relationship in the past but broke up due to some misunderstandings. Now, years later, they meet again and get a chance to rekindle their love. It gives a sense of hope and redemption.
One such book is 'The Adventure of You'. It has multiple story paths starting from a common beginning. For example, at the start, you meet a friendly wizard who gives you two choices: to follow him into a magical forest or to explore an old castle. Depending on your choice, the story unfolds differently.
One more short story idea is that in a small village, there lives an old man who is known for his beautiful handmade kites. One day, a strange wind blows all the kites away. The old man follows the kites' path and discovers a magical land where kites are alive. He has adventures there, learning about the secret world of kites. When he returns to his village, he uses the knowledge he gained to create even more amazing kites that bring joy to everyone.
Bioware's "Dragon Age" series is great for choosing your story. You can pick your character's race, class, and make various decisions during the game that lead to different plotlines. Also, "Life Is Strange" gives you the power to make choices that can change the fate of the characters and the direction of the story.
The theme of mystery is quite likely. Suppose Joe Bunting stumbles upon a strange object or event. He then has to figure out what it is all about. Love could also be a theme. Maybe Joe falls in love with a person he meets in an unexpected situation. Additionally, the theme of change is possible. Joe Bunting could be living in a small, quiet town and then something happens that completely changes his life and the way he views the world around him.
A story based on a real-life event or a historical period can be interesting too. It allows you to explore and bring to life a moment in time that people might not be familiar with.
Well, start by thinking about your interests and experiences. What fascinates you or what you know well could make a great theme. Also, look at current events or timeless topics that people relate to.
One example is 'The Adventures of You'. It has different paths and choices throughout the book. For instance, at one page, you can choose whether the main character goes into the spooky forest or takes the long way around. Another is 'Choose Your Own Fairy Tale'. It allows kids to create their own versions of classic fairy tales. You could decide if Cinderella goes to the ball in a pumpkin or a magic cloud carriage.
Survival is a great theme. For example, you could be stranded in a desert and have to make choices about finding water and shelter. Another good one is mystery, like trying to solve a crime in a big city by following different leads.
One possible theme is hope. Just as light often represents hope in many literary works, the story might be centered around a character or a community finding hope in a difficult situation through the appearance or discovery of 'light'.