A 'turkey in disguise online story' could go like this. There was a clever turkey who knew about the Internet. It saw all the pictures of turkeys being cooked on Thanksgiving. So, it decided to disguise itself. It used an online photo - editing tool to make itself look like a peacock. It posted pictures on social media, and soon everyone thought there was a peacock in the area instead of a turkey. This way, it hoped to stay safe from the Thanksgiving fate.
Well, initially, the turkey has a moment of realization that it could be cooked for Thanksgiving. This prompts it to seek a way out. So, it turns to the online world. It might start by looking at different animal images to get inspiration for its disguise. Then, it begins to create its new online identity. It could be making a fake backstory for its new disguised self. As it presents this new identity online, interacting with other online entities, that's the main events of the story. For example, if it disguises as a cat, it would start acting like a cat in online chats and posts, all to avoid being identified as a turkey.
One idea could be that the main character initially thinks a new power they've gained is a curse but later realizes it's a blessing in disguise as it helps them save their friends from a great danger. For example, they might be able to read minds, which at first overwhelms them, but then they use it to figure out the plans of an enemy.
Once upon a Christmas, there was a family who decided to break the tradition. They didn't have a turkey for Christmas. Instead, they made a big meal of vegetarian lasagna. It was a very different Christmas. They focused more on spending time together, playing games and sharing stories. Without the turkey, there was less stress about cooking a big bird perfectly, and they all discovered new joys in this different kind of celebration.
I'm not sure as I haven't read the specific 'the man in disguise novel'. It could be the protagonist who has some secret mission or is trying to hide his true identity for various reasons like escaping from enemies or uncovering a mystery.
In a 'no turkey no turkey christmas story', they could turn it into a cultural exchange Christmas. Instead of a turkey, they could make dishes from different cultures. For example, sushi from Japan, pasta from Italy and dumplings from China. It would be a very diverse and interesting Christmas celebration. They could also invite friends from different backgrounds to share in the meal and learn about each other's cultures.
It could be a way to drive the plot forward. For example, his disguise allows him to access places or information that he otherwise wouldn't be able to. This then leads to a series of events that form the core of the story. Say he disguises as a servant in a wealthy household. Through this, he overhears important conversations among the family members or discovers some dark secrets of the house, which then propels the story into different directions.
One idea could be an OC (Original Character) who is a new Autobot arriving on Earth. They have a unique ability, like being able to communicate with animals. This could lead to some interesting adventures as they help the other Autobots in ways the others can't. For example, they might get help from a flock of birds to spy on Decepticons.
Fact. Turkey does contain tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid. After eating a big meal like Thanksgiving dinner which often has a large amount of turkey, the tryptophan can have an effect on the body. However, it's not as simple as just the tryptophan from the turkey making you drowsy. There are other factors at play too, like the large amount of food in general consumed during such a meal which can also make you feel sleepy as your body is focused on digestion.