Well, 'The Three Musketeers' has elements of rogue - like behavior. Athos, Porthos, and Aramis are often acting in a somewhat roguish manner, defying authority and getting into all sorts of adventures. 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' is another. The main character is a dashing rogue who rescues French aristocrats from the guillotine during the French Revolution, all while maintaining a secret identity. And in 'Robin Hood' stories, Robin and his Merry Men are rogues in the eyes of the Sheriff of Nottingham, as they steal from the rich to give to the poor.
One of the best rogue stories is 'The Thief of Always'. It's about a boy who is lured into a strange house where time behaves oddly and there's a sinister figure. Another great one is 'Lies of Locke Lamora'. It has a complex world full of thieves' guilds and political intrigue. And 'Artemis Fowl' also features a rather roguish main character, a young criminal mastermind who gets involved in all sorts of magical and dangerous adventures.
One great gambit story is from the world of chess. Bobby Fischer was known for his brilliant gambits. His 'Sicilian Defense' gambits often caught his opponents off - guard. He would sacrifice a pawn early on to gain a positional advantage. As for rogue stories, Robin Hood is a classic. He was a rogue in the sense that he defied the law of the land (the Sheriff of Nottingham), but he was a hero to the poor as he stole from the rich and gave to the needy.
There is also the story of Mathias Shaw. He is the leader of SI:7 in Stormwind. His story involves a lot of espionage and secret operations. He has trained many rogues and his leadership has been crucial for the success of SI:7. He is often involved in uncovering threats to Stormwind and the Alliance. His knowledge of the underworld and his ability to manipulate situations using rogues' skills make his character story quite interesting.
One of the best Rogue stories in The Flash is Captain Cold's redemption arc. He starts as a villain but over time shows moments of honor and eventually teams up with The Flash on some occasions. It adds depth to his character.
I think 'Uncanny X - Men #171' is a great Rogue story. In this issue, Rogue's relationship with Gambit starts to develop, which is a major part of her character arc. It also shows her in action using her powers in a really cool way.
One great story is about a half - orc rogue named Grum. He was part of an adventuring party in a DND campaign. His stealth skills were put to the test when they had to infiltrate a goblin - infested cave. Grum managed to sneak past the guards and disable the traps, allowing his party to surprise the goblin chieftain and win the day.
One horror story could be about sudden engine failure while on the highway. A driver was happily driving their Nissan Rogue when suddenly the engine just cut out, leaving them stranded in a dangerous situation with traffic zooming by.
Well, 'Gifted' is a remarkable Rogue X - Men story. Here, Rogue's struggle with her powers and her relationships within the X - Men team are explored in depth. It shows her as more than just a mutant with a cool power. Also, the story 'Rogue' which focuses solely on her backstory and how she became the Rogue we know is really good.
Well, in military history, Hannibal's crossing of the Alps was a kind of gambit. He took his army through a very difficult and dangerous route to surprise the Roman forces. It was extremely risky but it gave him an advantage initially. As for a rogue story, the legend of Jesse James. He was an outlaw, robbing banks and trains in the American Old West. He was seen as a rogue by the authorities but some people also thought of him as a sort of folk hero.
One common rogue trader dream could be making huge, unauthorized profits in a short time. For example, Nick Leeson's story. He dreamed of covering up trading losses through more risky trades at Barings Bank. His actions led to the collapse of the bank. Another could be the dream of outsmarting the market single - handedly. Stories often involve traders taking on excessive risks, believing they had a unique insight that would lead to massive wealth, but instead ended up in financial ruin.
One interesting Rogue Trader fanfiction could be about a young and inexperienced Rogue Trader who discovers a long - lost alien technology on a desolate planet. This technology has the power to either save or doom the galaxy. Another might focus on the political intrigue within the Rogue Trader dynasties, like a power struggle between different branches of a family for control of their vast fleets.