One way is through the setting. You can create a magical garden as the main backdrop. For example, the plants could have special powers like talking or healing. Another way is with the characters. Maybe a gardener who discovers they have magical abilities related to the garden. This could drive the plot forward as they explore and learn about their new powers.
A common plot device is the discovery of a hidden garden with magical properties. This can be the starting point of the adventure. Another is a magical object found in the garden, like a key that unlocks a magical door.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many novels with this name. It might be about a magical garden where extraordinary things happen, like magical creatures living there or it could be a place of mystery and adventure.
πI recommend the following magic novels to you, I hope you will like them:
- [The Magical Nun: The story of a girl's adventures as a magical nun.]
- The Magician: The story of a little girl who discovers that she has the gift of magic and becomes a magician.
- The Secret of Magic: A story about modern urban magic.
I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~π
Nature's healing power is a major theme. The beauty and vitality of the secret garden have a therapeutic effect on the characters, both physically and mentally. Redemption is another theme. Characters like Colin, who was thought to be sickly and doomed, find a new lease on life through their connection with the garden. And finally, the theme of secrecy. The garden is a secret place at first, and the mystery surrounding it adds to the allure and the development of the story.
Love triangles are a very popular theme. For instance, creating a situation where another character tries to come between Shan Cai and Dao Ming Si. This adds tension and keeps the readers on their toes.
One common theme is growth. Just like in the original, characters continue to develop emotionally and physically. Another is the magic of nature. Fanfictions often explore more about the special powers of the garden. Also, friendship is a big theme as the relationships between Mary, Colin, and Dickon are further developed or new friendships are introduced.
The theme of power dynamics is also quite common. The difference in social status between the characters in Meteor Garden is a big part of the original story, and in fanfic, writers may play with this aspect. They might change how the characters deal with this power difference, like making the rich characters more humble or the less - privileged characters more assertive.
The stories in 'a concrete garden short stories' could potentially have themes related to transformation. The idea that something as cold as concrete can be turned into a garden, metaphorically, might be about personal or social change. It could also touch on the theme of nature's resilience, showing how life can find a way even in a concrete - dominated space.