One idea could be that an elf accidentally shrinks due to a magic spell gone wrong in Santa's workshop. Maybe he then has to navigate through the now - gigantic toy - making machines to find the antidote. Another could be that a group of elves are shrunk on purpose for a secret mission to retrieve a lost magical item hidden in a tiny corner of the North Pole.
The 'Elf Christmas Shrinking Story' might be about an elf that shrinks for a special reason related to Christmas. It could be a story where the elf's shrinking is a key to solving a big problem at the North Pole. Like, there's a problem with the toy - making machines and only the tiny, shrunken elf can get into the small crevices to fix it. It's often these kinds of unique situations that make Christmas stories interesting.
The plot can start with the event that causes the shrinking, like a malfunctioning magic portal. Then, the shrunken elf could face challenges like being chased by a curious cat in Santa's house. Next, he might find allies among other small creatures. Finally, he discovers a way to reverse the shrinking.
Well, the main character is probably the elf that shrinks. There might also be Santa Claus in the story. Since it's a Christmas - related story, Santa could be the one who tries to help the shrunken elf. Another possible character could be other elves in the workshop. They might be worried about their shrunken friend and try to find a way to reverse the shrinking process.
A Christmas fanfic could center around a group of misfit reindeer who are not part of Santa's main sleigh - pulling team. They accidentally find themselves having to deliver presents to a small, forgotten town on Christmas Eve. It could be a story of their adventure, how they learn to work together, and the joy they bring to the town.
There's a story where a little girl found a lost Christmas elf in her backyard. The elf was on a mission to deliver a special star for the Christmas tree at the North Pole but got lost. The girl helped the elf find his way back. In return, the elf gave her a magical snowflake that never melted. Every year when she put it under the tree, it made the whole room sparkle.
Maybe the Dark Elf is actually a misunderstood being. In the fanfic, Ben could discover that the Dark Elf was forced into doing bad things because of some other powerful and evil force. So, Ben tries to help the Dark Elf break free from this control and they end up becoming allies.
In the North Pole, there was an old elf named Evergreen. He was the keeper of the Christmas memories. He would tell the younger elves stories of Christmases long ago. One year, a young elf was feeling sad. Evergreen told him a story of a Christmas when a single act of kindness had saved the whole celebration. The young elf was inspired and started to spread kindness himself. This story emphasizes the importance of passing on the Christmas spirit through stories.
One idea could be exploring the backstory of Jack Skellington's first encounter with Christmas. Maybe he saw a small glimmer of it as a child - like a single Christmas ornament that fell through a portal into Halloween Town. This could have sparked his initial curiosity long before the events of the movie.
Perhaps a story where a lonely baker during Christmas discovers a crate of lemons. He decides to use them to make a new type of Christmas treat. As he bakes, he meets a mysterious stranger who helps him create the perfect lemon - infused Christmas cookies. Through this process, the baker finds new friends and a new sense of purpose during the holiday season.
Well, in some 'Harry Elf Inheritance Fanfiction', there could be new magical abilities that Harry inherits from the elf heritage. For example, he might gain the ability to communicate with all magical creatures on a deeper level, like the elves do. This could lead to him having an edge in his adventures and battles against dark forces.