The Hero's Journey

The hero goes on a quest, faces challenges, and overcomes obstacles to achieve their goal.

Love Triangle

Two characters compete for the affections of a third character.

Rags to Riches

A character starts out poor and achieves great wealth or success.

Redemption Arc

A character who has done something wrong or evil attempts to make amends and become a better person.

Fish out of Water

A character finds themselves in an unfamiliar environment and must adapt to survive.

Unreliable Narrator

A narrator who may be deliberately misleading or misrepresenting the events of the story.

Coming of Age

A character transitions from adolescence to adulthood, often involving a period of personal growth and self-discovery.

The Chosen One

A character is selected, often by destiny or prophecy, to accomplish a great task or achieve a great victory.

Buddy Cop

Two police officers or detectives with contrasting personalities are forced to work together to solve a crime.

Doppelgänger

A character encounters their double or lookalike, often with sinister or confusing implications.

Time Travel

A character travels through time, either to the past or the future, often with significant consequences.

Secret Identity

A character has a hidden identity, often as a superhero or vigilante, which they must keep separate from their everyday life.

Zombie Apocalypse

The world is overrun by zombies, and the characters must survive and navigate the ensuing chaos.

The Mentor

An experienced character guides or trains a less experienced character, often as part of a larger story arc.

The Big Reveal

A shocking or unexpected revelation is made, often dramatically altering the course of the story.

The Femme Fatale

A seductive and dangerous woman who uses her charms to manipulate men, often leading them into perilous situations.

The Anti-Hero

A protagonist who lacks traditional heroic qualities, such as idealism or morality, but is still the focus of the story.

The MacGuffin

An object or goal that serves as the driving force of the plot, often with little intrinsic value or significance.

The Heist

A group of characters plan and execute a high-stakes theft or robbery, often involving elaborate schemes and misdirection.

The Evil Empire

A powerful and oppressive force, often a government or organization, that the heroes must oppose.

The Wise Old Man

An elderly character who provides wisdom, guidance, or mentorship to the protagonist.

The Prodigal Son

A character who leaves their home or family, only to return later and face the consequences of their departure.

The Quest

A character or group of characters embark on a journey to achieve a goal, often involving a series of trials and obstacles.

The Quest Object

An object that serves as the goal of a quest, often with magical or mystical properties.

The Questing Beast

A creature that serves as the obstacle of a quest, often with magical or mystical properties.