One idea could be that Jack and Little Red form an unlikely alliance in the woods. They discover a hidden magical glen that neither of them knew existed. Together, they have to protect this place from the encroaching darkness that is starting to seep into the woods. Maybe they use Jack's climbing skills and Little Red's knowledge of the forest paths to their advantage.
Perhaps in the fanfiction, Jack and Little Red get lost deeper in the woods than they've ever been. They stumble upon a strange cottage that is filled with enchanted objects. Each object has a different power, and they have to figure out how to use these powers to find their way home. Along the way, they learn more about each other's dreams and fears.
What if Jack and Little Red find out that the entire woods is an illusion created by a powerful sorcerer? The sorcerer has been testing them all along. Once they realize this, they have to find a way to break the illusion and face the real world outside the woods. This would completely change the setting and nature of their adventures in the 'woods'.
Another plot idea is to have a character from the modern world somehow time - travel to the 'little house in the woods' setting. This could bring in new ideas and technologies that shock and amaze the original inhabitants, while also creating some comical misunderstandings.
Perhaps the wolf is under a spell. Little Red, instead of being afraid, tries to find a way to break the spell. She goes on a quest through the forest, meeting different magical creatures along the way who give her clues on how to save the wolf. This turns the story into an adventure - filled journey of redemption for the wolf.
One idea could be a character who is a trapeze artist in the dark woods circus but has a mysterious past that slowly unfolds. Another could be the circus being a front for something more sinister, like a secret cult. Maybe there's a new performer who discovers the dark secrets of the circus and tries to expose them.
One idea could be an OC who is a lost princess from a neighboring kingdom. She stumbles into the woods while fleeing from an arranged marriage. In the woods, she meets the familiar characters like Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood. She teams up with them to face the challenges in the woods, and along the way, she discovers her own hidden powers and a connection to the magic of the woods that no one else knew about.
One idea could be exploring Mae's life before she came back to Possum Springs. Maybe her experiences in college that led to her dropping out. Another could be a story focused on Bea's family business and how she copes with the added pressure. A third option might be a time - travel fanfic where Mae goes back to a crucial moment in the town's history.
A possible plot idea is that the characters from 'Twilight' get lost in the 'Into the Woods' world. Bella could use her special connection with Edward to navigate through the strange and dangerous woods. The Cullens might have to deal with the various fairy - tale creatures, like the witch who could be interested in their unique abilities. This would lead to a lot of conflict and character development.
One idea could be that Jack is the new student in high school and Elsa is the popular but reserved girl. They get paired for a science project and slowly discover they have a lot in common, like their love for winter and their insecurities. They start to bond over their shared experiences and develop a friendship that might turn into something more.
One idea could be to write about how the other Autobots react to Jack being hurt. For example, Arcee might become extremely protective and vow to find whoever or whatever caused the harm. She could go on a solo mission to seek revenge while the other Autobots try to keep Jack stable and safe at their base.
In a fanfiction, Naruto could visit the world of Handsome Jack. Naruto, being his positive self, might be shocked by the chaos and corruption in Jack's world. He could try to use his ninja way to inspire change among the people there, while Jack is both intrigued and a bit threatened by Naruto's pure - hearted nature and powerful abilities.