Well, a 'dark prophecy novel' could revolve around a character who discovers this prophecy. Maybe it's a young hero or heroine who has to figure out how to either prevent the prophecy from coming true or deal with the consequences. The story could be set in a fantasy world filled with magic, mythical creatures, and different factions vying for power in the face of this dark prophecy.
I don't know the specific 'dark prophecy novel' you're referring to, so it's hard to say. But typically, there might be a hero or heroine who is trying to stop the prophecy from happening.
The story of Daphne and Apollo has a rather dark aspect. Apollo, smitten with Daphne, pursued her relentlessly. Daphne, not having the same feelings, pleaded to be saved from his advances. Eventually, she was turned into a laurel tree to escape Apollo's unwanted attention. It shows a dark side of unrequited love and the power imbalance, where Apollo's desires overshadowed Daphne's own wishes.
One idea could be exploring a different path for the main characters. For example, what if they made different choices at a crucial moment in the prophecy? Another idea is to introduce a new character who has a unique ability that either helps or hinders the fulfillment of the dark prophecy. Maybe a character who can see different timelines and tries to change the course of events related to the prophecy.
In the Daphne and Apollo dark story, there are several key themes. Unrequited love is prominent as Apollo's love is not reciprocated by Daphne. The power dynamics play a big role too. Apollo's godly power is pitted against Daphne's will to be left alone. Additionally, the theme of desperation is there. Daphne is so desperate to avoid Apollo that she chooses to become a tree. This also touches on the theme of loss. Daphne loses her human form, while Apollo loses the chance to be with the one he loves.
First, re - read the original story related to the dark prophecy to get a solid understanding of the characters, settings, and the basic plot. Then, come up with a unique concept or angle that you want to explore, like I mentioned before, a different character's perspective or an alternate ending. After that, start with a strong opening that grabs the reader's attention, perhaps a scene that shows the impending doom related to the prophecy.
I recommend City of the Undead and Dark Holy Light to you. "City of the Undead" was a novel about a mysterious world. It told the story of four talented and talented demon captors who gathered together to explore a mysterious country that disappeared a thousand years ago and the man who was confirmed by the son of the prophecy to have broken the prophecy."Dark Holy Light" was a light novel, a fantasy novel. The main character was a priest with high combat power. He had the characteristics of holiness and darkness, and could fight against dark creatures such as vampires. At the same time, both novels involved elements of prophecy and mystery. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗