These stories could be about characters who go one step beyond their comfort zones or the norms of their world. They could be stories of personal growth where the protagonist does something that is just a little more daring or innovative than usual. It might be like a hero in a fantasy story using a unique power in a way that hasn't been seen before, which is one step beyond the typical use of magic in such stories.
Not really. 'One Step Beyond' is more of a fictional creation with elements of imagination and creativity rather than being strictly based on true events.
Another example might be 'Black Mirror' episodes. They often take our current relationship with technology one step beyond. They show how technology could impact our lives in extreme and unexpected ways, such as in the episode where people can rate each other in society based on every interaction, which is a step further than our current use of social media ratings.
It could mean going a bit further than just the facts of true stories. Maybe adding some speculation, or exploring the 'what ifs' that are related to the true events.
You can start with a true story and then change the ending slightly. Let's say it's a story about a rescue mission. In the real story, the rescue was successful. But in your 'one step beyond' version, you could explore what would have happened if the rescue had failed and how that would have affected the people involved and the overall situation.
Well, think about it. Science fiction creates all these amazing concepts like warp drive or mind - reading devices. 'One step beyond science fiction' is when we start to make those concepts not just fictional ideas but something closer to reality. It's about taking the creativity of science fiction and making it more tangible, like we are on the verge of achieving what was once only in the realm of imagination.