Some other words are 'mélancolie' (melancholy), which can set a sad or reflective mood. 'Jeunesse' (youth) can represent new beginnings, energy, and naivete. 'Sagesse' (wisdom) can be the guiding force for an older character or the moral of the story.
Wilderness - related words like 'jungle', 'desert' or'mountainous'. These words can be used to set the scene for the adventure. If the story takes place in a jungle, it immediately brings to mind images of thick vegetation, strange animals and hidden dangers.
Well, 'The little girl found a key in the garden. It was unlike any key she had ever seen...' This opener piques the interest as it makes you want to know more about the special key. 'He walked into the forest, with no idea of the adventure that awaited him...' It gives a feeling of anticipation and exploration. 'They say that in the heart of the desert, there lies a hidden treasure...' This one makes you eager to know if the treasure is real and what might be involved in finding it.
Sure. 'Grim', which gives a sense of something very serious and often unpleasant. For example, a 'grim' discovery in a horror story can heighten the tension. 'Ominous' is another great word. It means giving the impression that something bad is going to happen. A dark cloud on the horizon in a horror story can be described as 'ominous'. Also, 'ghastly' which means causing great horror or fear. A 'ghastly' apparition would be a terrifying sight in a horror story.
Definitely. 'At first' is a common transition word to start the story or a new part of it. For example, 'At first, she was a little shy in the new class.' 'Later' is also very handy. It indicates that something happened after some time. Such as 'They met in the morning. Later, they became good friends.' And 'in the meantime' can be used to refer to the time between two events in the story.
Some additional words are 'apparitional' which directly refers to something like an apparition or a ghostly figure. 'Enigmatic' works well as ghosts are often full of mystery. 'Malevolent' because many ghost stories involve a harmful or evil spirit. Also, 'nocturnal' can be used as many ghostly encounters seem to happen at night.
Another good plot is a world where dreams are real places. A sleepwalker accidentally enters the dream world of a powerful nightmare entity. This entity is trying to break into the real world through the dreams of people. The sleepwalker has to find a way to wake up and also stop the nightmare entity in the dream world. They team up with other dream - walkers and friendly dream creatures to fight against the evil entity.
Harley Quinn's origin is interesting. She was a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum. But she fell in love with the Joker during her sessions with him. His twisted charm and manipulation made her abandon her sanity and become his partner in crime. She went from a healer to a villain, all because of her infatuation with the Joker.
Yes. 'The End of the Rainbow' can be a sad title as it can symbolize the end of hope. 'The Bleak Horizon' gives the feeling of a future that is dark and sad. 'The Weeping Willow' is also a good title for a sad story. In many cultures, willows are associated with sadness and mourning.
Here's another one: 'The moment he saw the strange object in the sky, he knew his life would never be the same.' This opening is great for science - fiction or fantasy stories. It immediately grabs the reader's attention by introducing an element of the unknown and the potential for life - changing events. It also makes the reader wonder what the strange object is and what will happen next.
Sure. 'The Darkened Cellar', 'The Cursed Doll', 'The Shrieking Forest'.