One interesting ghost story in Fallout New Vegas is about the ghostly figure seen in the abandoned buildings in the outskirts. Some players claim to have seen a translucent figure that disappears when they get closer.
The story of Fallout 3 is set in a more desolate and depressing Capital Wasteland. It's mainly about survival and the search for the protagonist's father. Meanwhile, Fallout New Vegas has a story that is more about politics and influence. The Courier has to deal with different groups like the NCR, Caesar's Legion, and Mr. House, and their different ideas of how to run the Mojave Wasteland. This makes the story of Fallout New Vegas more complex and less centered on a single personal quest like in Fallout 3.
Well, Fallout 3's story is great for those who like a more personal and somewhat linear adventure. The main character has a clear goal from the start - find dad. The worldbuilding in Fallout 3 is also quite good, but it mainly serves to support this central story. In Fallout New Vegas, the story is a complex web. You start as a Courier who gets caught in the middle of a huge power struggle. There are so many different paths you can take depending on which faction you side with. Each faction has its own ideology and goals, and your choices really shape the outcome of the story. It offers a much more immersive and replayable story experience than Fallout 3.
The story of the conflict between the NCR and Caesar's Legion is really interesting. The Courier gets caught in the middle of this power struggle. There are moral dilemmas as the Courier has to decide which side, if any, to support. Each side has its own ideology and goals, and seeing how the events unfold around this conflict makes for a great story.
It differs mainly in the plot. The original has its set storyline, but the alternate story changes things up. Maybe the main character's motivation is different. For example, instead of seeking revenge like in the original, they could be on a quest for redemption in the alternate story.
One interesting story is about the Courier's journey to find out who shot them. It's a quest for revenge and truth that leads through many dangerous areas and encounters with various factions in the Mojave Wasteland.
One sad story is about the Powder Gangers. Many of them were once miners who were wrongly imprisoned. They turned to a life of crime out of desperation and a sense of being wronged. Their lives were ruined by the unjust system in the Mojave Wasteland.
Archive of Our Own (AO3) is also a great place. It has some really high - quality fanfictions. The tagging system there is very useful. You can search for specific characters, themes, or plot elements related to 'Fallout New Vegas' to find the fanfiction you want.
One great 'Fallout New Vegas' fanfiction is 'A Courier's Tale'. It delves deep into the backstory of the courier before the events of the game. The character development is really well - done, and it gives a new perspective on the Mojave Wasteland.