It might be a mystery novel. A detective has to solve a murder case in a small town. There are numerous suspects, each with their own motives and alibis. The detective has to piece together the clues scattered throughout the town within the span of 140 pages.
Maybe it could be about the aftermath of an argument that happened around page 80. The characters might be trying to reconcile and figure out how to move forward in their relationships.
Perhaps it's a story where the love between two characters is cursed. As the story progresses, they start to experience strange and terrifying events, and on the last page, the horror fully consumes their love. For example, one of them might be revealed as a malevolent spirit who was only faking love all along, and the other realizes this in a horrifying way on the last page.
It could be a complex family saga. There might be multiple generations of a family, with their own dreams, conflicts, and secrets. For example, one part of the family could be involved in a business that has both legal and illegal aspects, leading to internal family power struggles.
It might be about how New York has changed in terms of its architecture. Maybe there are new skyscrapers and the city layout has been redesigned for better traffic flow.
One common theme might be superheroes. In 40 pages, you could show the origin of a superhero, how they got their powers and their first big battle against a villain. Or it could be a horror theme, with a spooky haunted house and strange creatures lurking in the shadows. Science fiction is also possible, like a story about traveling to other planets.
No, it's not practical. Novels are usually quite long and would be very difficult to read and navigate if displayed on a single page.
Perhaps the novel could focus on the struggle for power. With the passage of 10,000 years, new political and social systems would have emerged. There could be a powerful elite that controls the most advanced technology, and a group of rebels who strive to make this technology accessible to all. The story could be about their fight and the changes it brings to the world.
Maybe the story is set in a fantasy land. The protagonist is a young hero who is on a quest to save their village from an evil force. But they are facing insurmountable odds. They call out to the goddess of their land for help. The goddess responds by endowing the hero with special powers or magical items. Along the way, the hero has to face challenges and make choices that test their new - found gifts, all while being guided by the occasional intervention of the goddess.
One possible plot could be that the cafe serves as a support center for new mothers. They come not only for coffee but also for advice on breastfeeding. There might be a main character, perhaps a new mother herself, who discovers a community within the cafe and overcomes her insecurities about breastfeeding.
The plot could revolve around the reincarnated being trying to come to terms with its new form. It might have some sort of mission or purpose in this new state. For example, it could be trying to help the person it's associated with in some way, like providing some sort of emotional support or even protecting them from harm. And there could be interactions with other entities in the story, both human and non - human, that are affected by this strange reincarnation situation.