Well, Ruthie does die. The whole atmosphere in the story builds up to this tragic event. There are a lot of strange and menacing things going on around her. And as the plot unfolds, these things start to close in on her until she succumbs to whatever dark force or situation is at play in the story. It's a very typical element in horror stories like this one, where characters often face a deadly fate.
Love, in a non - romantic sense, is often a theme too. The love they have for each other as friends, the care and concern. It can be shown through small acts like helping each other when one is in trouble, or being there to listen when the other has a problem. This type of love is what makes their relationship in the fanfictions so endearing to the readers.
One of Ruthie's scary stories might be about a haunted house. There was an old, dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of town. People said that at night, strange noises could be heard from it. The creaking of the floorboards as if someone was walking around, even though no one was supposed to be there. Windows would suddenly rattle for no reason. Those who dared to peek inside sometimes claimed to see a shadowy figure moving in the darkness.
Adventure is also common. For example, they might go on a quest together or face some sort of mystery that they need to solve as a team. It makes for an exciting read as the two characters support and rely on each other during these adventures.
Ruthie's scary stories are often very atmospheric. They create a sense of unease and dread right from the start. For example, she might describe a setting in great detail, like a dark alleyway with a single flickering streetlight, making you feel as if you are actually there.
In a fanfiction, Ruthie and Martin could find out they're pregnant during a really chaotic time in their lives. They might be in the middle of some big career changes. This pregnancy would then force them to re - evaluate their priorities and make some tough decisions about their future.
Perhaps in the fanfiction, Ruthie has a very easy pregnancy, which is a surprise to everyone. Martin, on the other hand, is overly protective. This causes some comical situations as he tries to prevent Ruthie from doing even the simplest of tasks, like reaching for a book on a high shelf.