I find inspiration in various ways. Reading other books and stories, watching movies or TV shows, and even just having conversations with friends can give me ideas. I also like to think about what if scenarios and how they could play out in a fictional world.
For me, it often comes from combining different elements. Maybe taking a historical event and adding a fantasy twist, or imagining what would happen if two unlikely characters met. Sometimes, random thoughts or dreams can turn into great story concepts too.
One way is to draw inspiration from your own life experiences and twist them into fictional scenarios. Maybe a memorable trip or a challenging relationship could be the basis for a great story.
Authors of science fiction often get their ideas from a combination of things. They could be inspired by dreams or nightmares. Some might have a fascination with the unknown, such as what lies beyond our galaxy. They think about the 'what ifs'. What if humans could communicate telepathically? What if there was a planet where gravity worked differently? Also, they may use their own life experiences. If they have traveled a lot, they might write about interstellar travel. If they've had experiences with technology going wrong, they could create a story about a world where technology has turned against humanity.
Writers get story ideas from all kinds of places. Some draw inspiration from their own lives and experiences, while others might get ideas from reading other books, watching movies, or observing the world around them.
Read a lot. Different books can inspire you with various concepts and themes.
I get my comic strip ideas from observing daily life. Funny things that happen, interesting people I meet, or random thoughts can all inspire me.
Well, reading a lot of different books and stories can help. You might find inspiration in the themes, characters, or settings of what you read. Also, traveling and experiencing new places can spark ideas.
In some cases, it could be a lack of understanding of appropriate boundaries. They don't see the harm in taking something that is loved by many, like a popular movie or book, and twisting it into something that is sexual and abnormal. They might not have a proper sense of what is acceptable in the realm of storytelling.
Some people get ideas for really weird fan fiction when they're in a really creative or dreamy state of mind. Maybe they had a really strange dream about the characters and then decide to write it down as a fan fiction. Or they could be brainstorming with other fans and one person throws out a really wild idea, and they all run with it. It's also possible that they just have a very unique sense of humor and want to create something that will make other fans laugh or be completely shocked by the strangeness.
Read a lot of different types of literature. It can spark your creativity. Also, try imagining 'what if' scenarios and build a story around them for your flash fiction.
You could start by imagining what the future might look like in extreme scenarios. Maybe a world where technology has advanced so much that it changes everything we know about society and human nature.