A great fanfiction plot could be a reverse - gender version of a story. In a Pirates of the Caribbean fanfic, Elizabeth Swann could be the main pirate, and Jack Sparrow could be the governor's daughter (in a gender - flipped role). Their relationship dynamics would change completely, and the story could explore how Elizabeth rises to power as a pirate and how Jack adapts to a more 'civilized' life. Another plot could be a story where the villains team up. In a Disney villains fanfic, Maleficent, Ursula, and Jafar join forces to take over all the Disney kingdoms. The heroes from different stories then have to band together to stop them.
Another good plot is a world where dreams are real places. A sleepwalker accidentally enters the dream world of a powerful nightmare entity. This entity is trying to break into the real world through the dreams of people. The sleepwalker has to find a way to wake up and also stop the nightmare entity in the dream world. They team up with other dream - walkers and friendly dream creatures to fight against the evil entity.
A hiker gets lost in a forest and stumbles upon an old, dilapidated cabin. Inside, there are strange markings on the walls and a diary. As he reads the diary, he realizes it was written by a previous hiker who had also been lost and was slowly going insane from something in the forest. Then, he starts to hear growls outside and see pairs of glowing eyes through the window. He's trapped inside with whatever is out there.
A story could revolve around a portal to another dimension that has opened up. People start disappearing into this other world which is filled with strange and dangerous beings. A small group of adventurers decides to enter the portal to rescue the missing people and close it before something even more terrifying comes through.
Here is one: 'As the last page turned, the echoes of their adventure lingered in the air, a reminder of all that had been.'
A character with a mysterious past is a great hook. For instance, a new neighbor moves in and has a tattoo on his wrist that seems to be a code or a symbol related to a long - forgotten crime. The other characters, and the readers, are then intrigued to find out who this person really is and what their past holds.
How about an adventure based on a time - travel concept? The main character accidentally activates a time - traveling device and is sent to a different era, like the Middle Ages or the prehistoric age. In the Middle Ages, they might get involved in a quest for a powerful sword that can change the course of history. In the prehistoric age, they have to survive among dinosaurs and deal with primitive tribes.
Here are some more. 'As the sun set...' gives a time - based starting point and can create a moody atmosphere. 'When the first snow fell...' is good for winter - themed stories. 'Among the ruins...' can start a story set in a post - apocalyptic or ancient ruined place. For example, you could build a story about a group of survivors exploring the ruins and finding something unexpected. The setting of the ruins adds an air of mystery and history to the story.
Sure. 'Melancholic' can be used to describe a character who is sad or a place with a sad atmosphere. 'Dazzling' is good for something bright and impressive, like a dazzling ballroom. 'Solemn' is useful for serious or formal situations in the story.
A workplace can be a good situation. There are office politics, power struggles, and friendships. A project deadline approaching and all the chaos and cooperation that comes with it can be a great plot. Also, things like promotions, layoffs, and new hires can create interesting storylines.
Well, 'The little girl found a key in the garden. It was unlike any key she had ever seen...' This opener piques the interest as it makes you want to know more about the special key. 'He walked into the forest, with no idea of the adventure that awaited him...' It gives a feeling of anticipation and exploration. 'They say that in the heart of the desert, there lies a hidden treasure...' This one makes you eager to know if the treasure is real and what might be involved in finding it.