For 'the bureau of magical things fanfiction', you might consider writing about an alternate reality. In this reality, the roles of the good and bad characters are reversed. The heroes now have to fight against their former allies who have turned evil. You could also explore how different magical cultures within the show interact in more depth. Maybe create a situation where a magical festival is taking place, and there are different traditions and challenges from various magical groups that the characters have to navigate.
One idea could be to explore the backstories of the minor characters in the 'The Bureau of Magical Things'. For example, the shopkeepers in the magical world. Another idea is to create a new adventure where the main characters have to travel to a different dimension within the magical universe. And a third idea might be to write a fanfiction about a time before the events of the show, showing how the bureau was founded.
First, re - watch the show to get a good feel for the characters, their personalities, and the overall world. Then, come up with a simple idea like a new mission for the characters. Just start writing, don't worry too much about making it perfect at the start.
One idea could be that two characters from different magical realms discover their bond allows them to combine their powers in a unique way to defeat a common enemy. For example, a wizard from a world of fire magic and a fairy from a world of ice magic. Their bond makes their powers work in harmony instead of cancelling each other out.
One idea could be exploring a new magical creature in the Twilight universe. For example, a magical being that can control time and how it affects the relationships between vampires, werewolves and humans. Another plot could involve a character from the Twilight world getting lost in a different magical realm and having to find their way back, all while facing new and strange challenges.
One idea could be that the Demogorgon from Stranger Things somehow ends up in Derry from It. The Losers' Club and the kids from Hawkins could team up to fight it. They would have to combine their different skills and knowledge of the supernatural.
One idea could be that the Losers' Club from 'It' somehow ends up in Hawkins, Indiana, during the events of 'Stranger Things'. They could team up with the kids from 'Stranger Things' to fight a new, combined threat that has elements of both the Upside Down monsters and Pennywise's terrors. For example, the Mind Flayer could merge with Pennywise in some way, creating an even more terrifying entity.
One idea could be a crossover where the ninjas from Naruto enter the Upside Down in Stranger Things. They use their jutsu to fight the strange creatures there. Another could be characters from Stranger Things learning chakra control in the Naruto universe. Maybe Eleven could use her powers in combination with Naruto's Rasengan.
One idea could be that Naruto characters are transported to the Upside Down in Stranger Things. They use their ninja skills to fight the strange creatures there. For example, Naruto could use his Rasengan against the Demogorgon.
You could have an OC that is a transfer student from a different town where strange things have also been happening. This OC could have some knowledge about the otherworldly events that the kids in Hawkins haven't encountered yet. Or make an OC who is a scientist's assistant, secretly helping the main characters by providing inside information from the lab. They might also be in danger because of this connection to the scientific side of the mystery.
One idea could be exploring a different timeline where one of the main characters made a different choice at a crucial moment. For example, if Eddie had decided not to pursue music, how would his relationships and life have been different? Another idea is to focus on the backstory of a minor character and how they intersect with the main group. Maybe a character who only appeared briefly has a deep connection to one of the friends that could change the whole dynamic. Also, you could write a fanfiction about a special event that brings the group even closer together, like a trip they take where they face unexpected challenges and grow stronger as a result.
In Harry Potter magical core fanfiction, there are often ideas about rare magical cores. For instance, a dragon heartstring core from a very ancient and powerful dragon could be a central concept. This might give the wand wielder an edge in combat magic. There could also be fanfictions that deal with the malfunction or corruption of a magical core, leading to unforeseen and dangerous magic. Some might even create new types of magical cores based on mythical beasts not mentioned in the original series, like a basilisk fang core which could have venom - related magic abilities.