In fiction, a well - known mermaid story is 'The Little Mermaid'. This story has been adapted many times. It's about a mermaid's longing for a different world and love. Then there is the mermaid story in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series where mermaids are depicted as dangerous yet alluring creatures. Additionally, some YA novels like 'Of Poseidon' also have mermaid - related plots that involve romance and adventure.
One interesting mermaid story in fiction is 'The Little Mermaid' by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the tale of a young mermaid who falls in love with a human prince and makes a great sacrifice for the chance to be with him. Another is 'Aquamarine' which features two girls who befriend a mermaid. There's also 'Mermaids' which explores the idea of a mermaid coming ashore in a more modern - day setting.
Well, there are quite a few. 'The Little Mermaid' is a classic. It shows the mermaid's journey from the underwater world to the human world, her pain and her hope. Another great one is in the 'Harry Potter' series where there are mermaid - like creatures in the Black Lake. They have their own society and rules. Also, in some Japanese anime and manga, mermaid stories often have elements of mystery and magic, such as 'Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch' which combines mermaid lore with music and friendship.
One interesting mermaid short story is about a mermaid who saves a drowning sailor. She uses her magical powers to bring him to shore. The sailor is in awe of her beauty and kindness.
There is a mermaid transformation story where a kind-hearted sailor was saved by a mermaid. In return, the mermaid gave him a special pearl. When the sailor held the pearl during a full moon, he underwent a transformation. His body became more streamlined and his legs turned into a mermaid - like tail. He then joined the mermaid in her underwater kingdom for a while before being turned back to his normal self.
In a certain story, a boy falls into a mysterious pool in an enchanted forest. As he struggles to get out, his body begins to change. His feet transform into a mermaid's fin. He realizes he can now communicate with the sea creatures. He has an adventure where he helps a group of dolphins find their lost calf, all while adjusting to his new mermaid form.
There is a mermaid story where a mermaid saved a shipwrecked prince. She took him to an island and cared for him. When the prince woke up, he saw the mermaid briefly before she disappeared into the sea. The prince was always haunted by the memory of this beautiful mermaid.
There could be a plot where the sea creatures in Ariel's world start to lose their magic due to some dark force. Ariel then has to go on a quest to find the source of this problem and restore the magic. It could also show more of the relationship between Ariel's sisters and how they support her in this new adventure, which might add more depth to the family dynamic in the story.
Perhaps there is a story about Ariel's collection of human artifacts. She has a secret grotto filled with all sorts of things she has found from the human world, like forks which she calls 'dinglehoppers'. This shows her unique fascination with human culture.
One interesting plot is the mermaid's longing for the human world. She is fascinated by the things on land and this drives her to make a deal with the sea witch.
One interesting fanfiction could be where Ursula has a change of heart. Maybe she meets a young mermaid who shows her kindness and she starts to question her evil ways. In this story, Ursula might end up helping the mermaids instead of causing trouble.
Another great fanfiction idea could be Lily's encounter with a lost human at sea. Since mermaids are often fascinated by the human world in these stories, Lily might be tempted to help the human get back home. But this would be a difficult task as she has to keep her existence a secret from other humans while also facing the dangers of the open sea.
A really cool Vampire Diaries mermaid fanfiction could involve a mermaid being a key to unlocking an ancient vampire or werewolf curse. Since mermaids often have a connection to magic in many mythologies, she could use her magic to either help or hinder the characters in their attempts to break or enforce the curse.