A modern day Hercules story could revolve around Hercules as an environmentalist. With his strength, he battles against the forces that are polluting the planet. For example, he could single - handedly stop illegal logging operations by removing the heavy machinery. He also tries to raise awareness about environmental issues, using his fame (from being Hercules) to get people to listen and take action.
One character could be a modern - day Hercules who is a construction worker. His co - workers would be part of the story too. They might not have his superhuman strength but they have their own skills. Then there could be an evil property developer who wants to build cheap and dangerous buildings just to make more money. And Hercules has to use his strength and moral compass to stop him. There could also be a journalist who discovers Hercules' deeds and spreads the word, making him a local hero.
Well, it could be about a person in modern society who shows extraordinary kindness and self - sacrifice, just like Jesus. Maybe he helps the poor, the sick, and the marginalized without asking for anything in return.
It could be about a family in a big city during Christmas. Maybe they struggle to find time for each other with all the modern distractions like smartphones and work pressure, but then rediscover the true meaning of Christmas through a series of heart - warming events, like helping a homeless person or getting involved in a local community Christmas event.
A modern day Frankenstein story could involve a tech - savvy individual who, in an attempt to bring back a deceased loved one, uses advanced AI and robotics. They piece together the memories and appearance of the loved one into a robotic form. However, the 'creature' feels like an outcast as it is neither fully human nor just a machine. It then goes on a journey to find its place in the world, causing chaos along the way.
A modern day Passover story could be about a family that has drifted apart over the years. During Passover, they come together to celebrate. They might struggle to follow all the traditional rituals at first because of their modern lifestyles. But as they start to retell the story of the Exodus, they reconnect with their roots and each other, realizing the importance of family and heritage.
The plot could be about a surprise birthday party. Friends and family secretly plan the party at a local restaurant. They decorate the place with balloons and streamers. When the birthday person arrives, everyone shouts 'Surprise!' and they have a great time eating cake and opening presents.
In a modern day Rapunzel story, Rapunzel could be trapped in a tall, modern skyscraper instead of a tower. Maybe she's a tech genius who has been locked away by an evil corporate rival to keep her from sharing her revolutionary invention. A young journalist discovers her situation and tries to rescue her using his investigative skills and modern technology like drones to reach her floor.
One plot twist could be that instead of gold, Rumpelstiltskin demands a rare technological device. For example, a prototype of a revolutionary new smartphone that has not been released yet. Another could be that the girl who has to fulfill the deal is a computer hacker and she tries to outwit Rumpelstiltskin in the digital realm. Maybe she creates a virtual version of gold to deceive him.
In a modern day sleeping beauty story, perhaps Sleeping Beauty is a young businesswoman in a big city. She's overworked and stressed. One day, she collapses from exhaustion and seems in a deep sleep - like state. Instead of a prince, it could be a kind doctor who discovers her and tries to bring her back to health. Through his care and modern medical techniques, she slowly wakes up and they fall in love.
Well, perhaps in a modern version, the little mermaid is a young girl from a small coastal town. She discovers she has a special connection to the sea. One day, she saves a mysterious sea creature which gives her the ability to transform into a mermaid. She uses this new form to fight against an oil company that is polluting the ocean. The story could be about her journey of self - discovery and environmental protection.