An example is an altered history fanfic about World War II. Suppose Hitler was assassinated early in the war. The fanfic could then show how the course of the war would change. Maybe the Nazis would have fragmented without his strong leadership, and the Allies could have focused more on other fronts. Another example is a fanfic that changes the history of space exploration. For instance, if the Soviet Union had landed on the moon first instead of the United States. It would show how the space race might have continued differently and how the perception of the two superpowers would be different. Also, a fanfic where the British Empire never declined. It could describe a world where colonialism still thrives and how it impacts the cultures of both the colonizers and the colonized.
Some well - known altered history novels include 'The Plot Against America' by Philip Roth. In this novel, Charles Lindbergh becomes President and anti - Semitism rises in the United States. 'SS - GB' by Len Deighton is another one. It shows a Britain occupied by the Nazis after losing the war. And 'The Difference Engine' by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling is set in a Victorian - era England where steam - powered computers exist.
One interesting 'altered measure twilight fanfic' could be one where the characters' personalities are slightly tweaked. For example, Bella might be more assertive from the start. In some fanfics, the Volturi have a different role, perhaps being more of a helpful force rather than just enforcers.
One interesting plot idea could be that Naruto is transported to an altered dimension where the shinobi world has different power structures. For example, the Hidden Villages might be ruled by different clans or there could be new types of jutsu. Another idea could be that the Akatsuki in this altered dimension has a different goal, perhaps they are trying to restore balance instead of causing chaos. Also, Naruto could find that his friends have different personalities or abilities in this new dimension, which would create a lot of interesting interactions and challenges for him to overcome.
First, do a lot of research on the historical period you want to alter. Know the key events, figures, and social/political/cultural aspects. Then, decide on a clear and interesting alteration point. For example, if it's about the American Revolution, you could change the outcome of a major battle. Next, think about the consequences of that alteration. How would it affect the people, the economy, the relationships between countries? Also, create believable characters that fit into this new altered history. Don't just rely on the real - life figures but also create new ones that can drive the story forward.
There might be a '9 11 alternate history novel' in which the hijackers were discovered during their flight training. The instructors noticed their suspicious behavior and reported them, which led to their arrest and the prevention of the attacks. In such a novel, it could explore how the world would have been different without that tragic event. There would have been no large - scale military interventions in the Middle East directly related to 9/11, and the geopolitical situation would have evolved in a different way.
One example could be 'The Time Traveler's Wife'. It crosses the line of time in history as the protagonist time - travels through different periods, which brings about a unique love story intertwined with historical settings.
One example could be a fanfic that takes a serious movie like 'The Dark Knight' and turns it into a comical story where Batman accidentally keeps tripping over his cape while chasing the Joker. Another might be a 'Harry Potter' fanfic where the sorting hat starts singing pop songs instead of making its normal announcements. There could also be a 'Star Wars' fanfic where R2 - D2 starts telling really bad jokes to C - 3PO.
Well, 'Reborn in Altered Carbon' is a fanfic that's worth checking out. It takes the concept of resurrection in the 'Altered Carbon' world and twists it in an unexpected direction. There's also 'The Stackless World', which imagines a world within the 'Altered Carbon' universe where the stack technology fails, leading to a whole new set of challenges and adventures for the characters.
One example could be a crossover between a superhero universe and a medieval fantasy world. In the superhero world, karma might be more about immediate good and bad deeds being rewarded or punished. But in the crossover fanfiction, when the superhero enters the medieval world, the karma system could be altered to be more about fulfilling a certain prophecy or destiny, which is a common concept in medieval fantasies. So the superhero has to adapt to this new view of karma while still using his powers.
One example could be a special edition of '1984' where the publisher added some contemporary essays about surveillance in the digital age at the end, thus 'altering' the book. Another might be a version of 'Dune' where the illustrator redid the cover art in a more modern, high - tech style, which also alters the overall presentation of the book.