#plot prompt

Local police are at their wit's end. There has been a series of unsolved grave robberies in the area and no credible leads. The strangest part? The coffins and valuables/mementos inside were left alone, and the bodies were all accounted for... Or at least most of every body was accounted for.

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Endue (v. Middle English, 15th century): Endow or provide with a quality or ability.

"If I’d been endued with a better sense of direction, I wouldn’t be lost right now."

Basic Plots

basic ≠ bad

many of these can & will overlap — that’s okay! it only adds more depth and tension to your story

stories should have: a main plot — the central idea, includes initial trigger and primary obstacles, subplots — branch from the main plot; less important but do affect the events of the story, and parallel plots — occur away from the reader’s view but affect the main plot

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⤷ adventure

⤑ protagonist sets on a journey through a new world usually filled with constant danger and action; they will endure an evolvement of their understanding of reality

⤷ ascension

⤑ protagonist undergoes successive changes as a result of events; shows the character rising to be a better person or in a higher position

⤷ descension

⤑ protagonist undergoes successive changes as a result of events; shows the character falling to be a worse person or in a lower position

⤷ discovery

⤑ protagonist discovers something important and hidden about themselves or their surroundings

⤷ escape

⤑ protagonist is held against their will and tries to get out

⤷ forbidden love

⤑ protagonist(s) develop romantic feelings for someone they cannot be with due to external factors; may or may not overcome these obstacles

⤷ love

⤑ protagonist(s) develop romantic feelings for someone, overcoming any obstacles that may stand in their way of being together

⤷ maturation

⤑ protagonist evolves from a state of innocence into a state of wisdom; usually refers to childhood into adulthood

⤷ metamorphosis

⤑ protagonist physically evolves into another form; represents their inner changes

⤷ overcoming the monster

⤑ protagonist sets out to defeat the antagonist; will usually be against the odds to win, but the protagonist overcomes these obstacles to eventually be victorious; the monster can be anything really — actual beast, villain, system, circumstance, etc.

⤷ pursuit

⤑ one character chases the other (protagonist pursuing the antagonist or vise versa)

⤷ quest

⤑ protagonist searches for ~something~ which takes them on a journey of wonderment, temptation, and obstacles in order to accomplish their goal; this something can be anything, but it must be profound enough for them to take the risks

⤷ rags to riches

⤑ a generally insignificant person (often maltreated and dejected) undergoes amelioration to become extraordinary; usually through a hidden talent or secret of some sort

⤷ rebirth

⤑ the protagonist is a generally unlikable character who eventually redeems themselves through the course of the story

⤷ rescue

⤑ protagonist searches for someone or something the antagonist has taken; usually the antagonist places obstacles the protagonist must overcome

⤷ revenge

⤑ protagonist retaliates against antagonist

⤷ riddle

⤑ protagonist searches for the hidden meaning of something ambiguous

⤷ rivalry

⤑ protagonist competes against someone who shares their goal; usually these characters will have similar ability levels

⤷ sacrifice

⤑ protagonist tests their limits in order to achieve their goal, losing cherished items, people, or morals along the way

⤷ temptation

⤑ protagonist is persuaded to do something against their moral code

⤷ tradegy

⤑ the protagonist’s downfall is a cause for celebration; typically they will have a fatal character flaw that is ultimately their undoing

⤷ transformation

⤑ protagonist evolves from one character state to another as a result of events

⤷ underdog

⤑ protagonist has a disadvantage and is faced with overwhelming odds while trying to accomplish their goal

⤷ wretched excess

With each step taken, the ground quivered beneath them, echoing the weight of their actions. The air they breathed seemed to carry a heavy toll, as if every inhale spelled doom for countless others. Despite prevailing in battle, one final obstacle remained – the last remnants of a hero.

Sauntering along the desolate road, they spotted him, sitting alone with an air of defiance. "Pathetic," they muttered, their voice laced with contempt. "You dare call yourself a hero?"

Meeting their gaze with unwavering resolve, the hero remained steadfast. "No need for concern," they whispered to themselves, a smirk tugging at their lips as they approached.

Leaning in close, they spoke softly into his ear, their words dripping with malice. "Even with your courage, you should've fled when you had the chance, you fool."

The hero's expression remained resolute, silently accepting his fate. With a swift motion, they plunged their hand into his abdomen, tearing through flesh with a ruthless efficiency.

Characters A and B frequently get into fight scenarios in which they team up, quite often life-or-death type of fights.

After a while of working together Character A starts calling Character B “Six.”

At the end of the fic, Character B brings it up, finally asking about it.

Character B: “You always call me “Six”. It’s because I cover your dead angle, right? The blind spot you can’t see while you march on.”

Character A: “Took you long enough to figure that out.”

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