Some Shrek fanfics explore the backstories of the other characters like Puss in Boots. For example, a story could be about his early days as a swashbuckling cat, his training, and how he came to cross paths with Shrek. This can add more depth to the character and the Shrek universe as a whole.
One interesting Shrek fanfic could be about Shrek and Fiona going on a new adventure in a magical land beyond the swamp. Maybe they discover a hidden civilization of friendly ogres.
Some great Shrek x reader fanfic ideas include the reader being a healer who comes to the swamp to tend to the sick and injured creatures. Shrek is initially skeptical but soon realizes the reader's kind heart. There are also those where the reader is an artist who is inspired by the beauty of Shrek's swamp, much to Shrek's surprise as he never thought of it as beautiful. They bond over the idea of seeing the world in different ways. And then there are the more comical ones where the reader accidentally stumbles into the swamp while running away from their own mundane life and gets caught up in Shrek's chaotic but endearing world.
Well, the 'Shrek is love Shrek is life fanfic' might be interesting in terms of the settings it creates. It could take the already fantastical world of Shrek and expand it even more. Maybe introduce new lands or magical elements that we didn't see in the original movies. This can make the whole Shrek universe feel even more immersive and full of possibilities.
One idea could be a Shrek and Harry Potter crossover. Shrek could find himself in Hogwarts, causing chaos with his ogre ways among the wizards and witches. Maybe he'd mistake the Polyjuice Potion for some kind of ogre - enhancing drink.
One possible Shrek ghost story could be about a haunted swamp. Maybe the ghosts of old ogres that once lived there appear to Shrek at night, warning him about an approaching danger to the swamp. Another could be a story where a ghostly donkey (a spooky version of Donkey) leads Shrek through a foggy forest filled with otherworldly apparitions. And perhaps there's a story where the ghost of Fiona's distant relative tries to convince her to leave Shrek.
One idea could be that Shrek and Shaggy meet in a magical forest that's a cross between Shrek's swamp area and the spooky woods where Shaggy often has his adventures. They could team up to find a special ingredient for a potion that would solve a problem in both of their worlds, like a drought in Shrek's land and a monster invasion in Shaggy's.
One interesting concept could be the mash - up of the two very different worlds. Spongebob's underwater world and Shrek's fairy - tale land. Maybe characters from both universes interact in strange and funny ways, like Spongebob trying to adapt to the muddy and solid environment of Shrek's swamp. Another concept could be how their different personalities play off each other. Spongebob's naivete and Shrek's gruff exterior might create some comical misunderstandings.
Well, another concept might be their character interactions. Shrek is known for his gruff and somewhat cynical nature, while Sonic is more of a heroic and energetic character. Their conversations and how they learn from each other could be a great part of the fanfic. For example, Sonic could teach Shrek about the importance of speed and quick thinking in certain situations, and Shrek could show Sonic the value of taking things slow and enjoying the simple things in life.
One idea could be that Lord Farquaad somehow returns from the dead but has lost his memory. Shrek, instead of seeing him as an enemy right away, decides to help him regain his memory. Along the way, they discover things about each other that they never knew before.
Sure. A lot of fanfic writers like to experiment with unlikely pairings like Shrek and Batman. These stories can range from light - hearted and comical, where Shrek's naive charm disrupts Batman's serious crime - fighting routine, to more complex tales that might explore deeper themes like acceptance and difference. Some fanfics might even have them team up to face a common enemy that threatens both the swamp and Gotham.
One interesting fanfiction could be about Shrek's adventures in a new land where his 'love and life' philosophy spreads. He meets new characters who are initially skeptical but then come to understand the depth of his values.