Stress is a big factor. Just like in real life, fictional characters might go back to smoking when they are under a lot of pressure. For example, a character in a political thriller might start smoking again when facing a difficult election or a scandal.
Peer influence can also play a role. In a story set in a group environment, like a biker gang in a fictional action story, if the majority of the members smoke, a character who had previously quit might start again just to fit in and be part of the group dynamic.
One story could be about a detective who used to smoke, quit for health reasons, but then started again during a particularly tough case. The stress of the investigation led him back to the old habit as he felt it helped him think and deal with the long hours.
There's a story where a young adult who had quit smoking in college starts smoking again after failing in his career. He used to be proud of being smoke - free, but the disappointment of not achieving his goals makes him feel like he needs something to soothe his pain. He starts smoking secretly, but it soon affects his relationships as his friends notice the change in his behavior and smell.
One possible story could be about a character who, after years of being smoke - free, starts smoking again due to a major life stressor like the loss of a job. He initially tries to resist the urge but as the pressure mounts, he gives in. One day, he sees an old cigarette pack in a drawer and that triggers his relapse.
Self - discovery can be a theme too. Sometimes, a character starts smoking as they are trying to figure out who they are. They might think that smoking gives them a certain image or identity. For example, in a story, a young artist starts smoking as he believes it makes him look more like a tortured soul, which he thinks is an important part of being an artist. It's also common to see the theme of addiction. Once the character starts smoking, they quickly become addicted and then have to deal with the consequences, like health problems and financial strain. This can lead to a journey of trying to quit smoking, which adds to the drama and conflict in the story.
One could be 'The First Puff' by an unknown author. It tells the story of a young rebel who starts smoking to fit in with a so - called 'cool' group. He soon realizes the negative impacts on his health and finances but struggles to quit.
She could try nicotine replacement therapy, like using nicotine patches or gums. These can help reduce the cravings for cigarettes.
Often, old people tell the same stories because they bring back fond memories and a sense of connection to the past. It might also be that they think the stories have valuable lessons or just enjoy reliving them.
It could be fiction. In many fictional stories, a character starting to smoke again can be used as a plot device to show stress, regression, or a character flaw. For example, in a detective story, the detective who is under a lot of pressure from a difficult case might start smoking again as a way to cope with the stress.
There should not be any positive stories about starting kids smoking as it is an extremely harmful and unethical behavior. Smoking is bad for health at any age, but for kids, it can stunt growth, damage lungs, and cause various health problems. Any such 'fiction' promoting it is unacceptable.
It could be due to peer influence again. If she got back in touch with old friends who smoke, she might be easily persuaded to start smoking once more. They might make smoking seem cool or normal, and she wants to fit in.