It could have elements like dark, brooding landscapes. For example, a desolate forest filled with mist and strange, menacing creatures.
One example could be that the Queen's mirror is not just a magical object for vanity but a tool for dark magic that controls her actions. Another is that Snow White's beauty is actually a curse that attracts danger rather than just a virtue.
Squaresoft was known for its RPGs with rich stories. A 'Dark Story' from them could be centered around a post - apocalyptic setting where the few survivors have to deal with not only the ruins of their world but also the dark secrets that led to its destruction. There could be themes of betrayal, lost hope, and the struggle to find meaning in a desolate existence. For example, the story might start with a character waking up in a wasteland, not knowing what happened, and as they explore, they uncover the dark truth about the past, which includes things like unethical scientific experiments or a power - hungry regime that brought about the end of the previous world order.
One example could be 'The Haunting of Hill House'. It's a classic dark house story where the house seems to have a life of its own and torments the people who stay there.
In the story of 'Pinocchio', the dark aspect is his lying which makes his nose grow longer and gets him into various troubles. He also gets kidnapped by the Puppet - master. However, the light is his journey to become a real boy. His conscience, represented by Jiminy Cricket, guides him towards honesty and goodness, and in the end, he transforms into a real boy, symbolizing the victory of good over bad.
One example could be the characters he meets on his journey. Some of them might not be as friendly as in the regular version. They could be more menacing and try to deceive him for their own gain. Another example is that the consequences of his lying could be more extreme, like not just his nose growing but facing more dangerous and immediate threats.
In the'mario dark story', perhaps the friendly Toads are actually mind - controlled slaves. They seem so helpful to Mario, but in a darker view, they are forced to be so. Also, the power - star could be a cursed object that gives Mario temporary power but at a great cost to his long - term well - being.
Sure. One element is the unexpected. Like a superhero who is afraid of mice. Another is over - the - top characters. Think of a really fat and lazy sloth who dreams of winning a marathon. And then there's the use of slapstick comedy, like characters slipping on banana peels.
There are also mystery novels that seem to hold back on the real darkness. Say a mystery where a crime has been committed but the motives are very basic and the consequences for the perpetrator are not as complex or dire as they could be. It's like the novel is skimming the surface of what could be a really dark and complex mystery, making it not dark enough.
Let's say there's a fantasy series with a very dark villain who tortures the heroes. In an anti - dark fanfiction, the villain could be redeemed. The heroes could use their love and friendship to turn the villain good. Another example could be a science - fiction story where the future is depicted as a desolate and hopeless place. The anti - dark fanfiction could show how people work together to make the future bright again, with new technologies being used for good rather than destruction.
Sure. 'Twilight' can be considered in a way. The relationship between Bella and Edward has some dark elements. Edward's vampiric nature brings a sense of danger to their love, and Bella's self - sacrificing love also has a bit of a dark undertone.