One example could be 'Alien Invasion: The Family's Struggle'. In this type of novel, the family might be trapped in their home when the alien attacks start. They have to use their wits and whatever resources they have at hand to survive.
A novel like 'Alien Siege: A Trapped Family's Ordeal' might explore the psychological aspect of being trapped and attacked by an alien. The family could experience fear, paranoia, and yet find the strength within themselves to resist the alien threat. They might discover hidden strengths and abilities as they fight for their lives.
Often, it could begin by introducing the family. We get to know their normal lives, their relationships, and their little quirks. Then, out of nowhere, there's a sudden chaos. An alien spacecraft crashes nearby or some alien creatures start emerging from the sewers or the woods around their house. The family realizes they are trapped and the danger is very real.
In this novel, the alien might be a lost one from its fleet. It stumbles upon the cabin where the family lives. The family initially thinks it's just a strange animal or something. But when the attacks start, they realize it's an otherworldly creature. They could barricade themselves inside the cabin at first. Then they might try to find a way to communicate with the alien. If that fails, they would have to resort to more drastic measures to protect themselves like using fire or any weapons they might have in the cabin. It would be a story of survival against an unknown and powerful enemy.
The family members, of course. There could be a father who is brave and tries to protect everyone. A mother who is smart and helps come up with plans. And their children, perhaps a teenage son who is strong and can assist his father, and a younger daughter who might be the one to find a crucial clue to defeat the alien.
There's a fanfiction called 'Shifting Perspectives'. Here, Draco's initial prejudice against Hermione, which is manifested through his cold and often cruel remarks, counts as attacks. It's interesting because as the story progresses, they both start to see each other in different lights. Another one is 'Hidden Agendas' where political intrigue within the wizarding world causes Draco to be involved in actions that seem to target Hermione, making for a very engaging read.
One inspiring story is that of a hiker who survived a bear attack. He played dead and the bear eventually left him. Another is a surfer who fought off a shark by punching it in the nose. There was also a camper who used a large stick to fend off a mountain lion.
One good example could be a fanfic where Naruto has a panic attack during a high - stakes mission. Maybe he's faced with an opponent much stronger than he expected and the pressure causes the panic attack. Another could be in a situation where he's in a crowded place and memories of past traumas resurface, triggering it.
Well, I think it would be truly terrifying if the alien could control your mind. You'd be trapped on the spaceship, aware that your body is doing things against your will. Maybe it makes you open the airlock to let in more of its kind, while you're screaming inside your head to stop.
One popular example is the 'Alien' movie franchise. In these movies, the Xenomorph has a rather terrifying form of impregnating its victims, which adds a lot of horror elements. Another could be some episodes in the 'Doctor Who' series that touch on alien concepts related to this in a more science - fictiony way.
One example might be the ancient astronaut theory. Some people believe that aliens visited Earth in the past and influenced early human civilizations. For instance, the strange appearance of the Nazca Lines in Peru, which some think could be a message or sign left by aliens for other extraterrestrial beings.
There was a story of a war veteran who had PTSD. During a family gathering, an argument broke out. This normal family dispute escalated into a rage attack for him. The stress and raised voices were reminiscent of the combat situations he had been in. His body went into a fight - or - flight response, but it manifested as a rage attack as he had learned to be aggressive in the face of danger during the war.