You can plant a variety of colorful flowers like roses, daisies and tulips. Another idea is to create a small herb garden with basil, mint and thyme. Also, having a corner for vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce is great.
One classic bedtime story for a 3 - year - old is 'The Three Little Pigs'. The pigs build their houses, one of straw, one of sticks, and one of bricks. The big bad wolf tries to blow their houses down. It teaches kids about hard work and safety. Another great one is 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. Goldilocks enters the bears' house and tries their porridge, chairs, and beds until she finds the ones that are just right. It's a fun way to introduce the concept of different sizes.
A fanfiction could focus on the backstory of a minor vampire character in Vampire in the Garden. For example, how they were turned and their struggles to adapt to the vampire lifestyle while still having some remnants of their human emotions.
One more idea is that Merlin is tied to the bed in a dream - like state created by an ancient magic. In this dream world, he is faced with his deepest fears and insecurities. His friends in the real world notice his strange behavior and try to wake him up. Merlin, while in the dream, has to find the source of the magic that is binding him and break free. Through his inner strength and the memories of his friends, he manages to do so and wakes up, having learned more about himself and his magic.
One interesting idea could be how Naruto's character might develop differently with a unique influence. Maybe the '18' represents 18 different mentors or experiences that shape him in ways not seen in the original story.
One idea could be that Harry discovers his demigod powers in a world where Bella is his caretaker. Maybe he has powers related to fire, and Bella has to help him control it so he doesn't accidentally set things on fire. For example, they could live in a small village where Harry's outbursts start to draw unwanted attention.
A great idea for 'The Garden of Words' fan fiction would be to set the story in a different season. Instead of the rainy season, it could be during a snowy winter. How would their relationship develop in that cold and white landscape? Also, you could introduce a new character who is a friend of one of them and see how that affects their dynamic.
Another interesting angle is to write from the perspective of one of the side characters in the show. For instance, the Woodsman. You could delve into his backstory, how he came to be in the service of the Beast, and his internal struggle between his love for his daughter and his fear of the Beast.
You could also consider a crossover with a detective - based series like 'Detective Conan'. The mystery - solving aspect of 'Detective Conan' could be combined with the complex and often mysterious events in 'garden of sinners'. The characters from both could work together to solve cases that involve both the normal and the supernatural.
Another interesting angle is to focus on the side characters. You could write a fanfiction about the Woodsman's past. What was his life like before he got trapped in the never - ending task of keeping the lantern lit? It could be a tragic love story or something related to his family.