Another plot could involve a time - traveling aspect. A character from the present accidentally travels back to the time when the events of the 'through the woods game' originally took place. They have to figure out how to get back while also dealing with the different rules and threats that existed in that era.
One idea could be exploring Mae's life before she came back to Possum Springs. Maybe her experiences in college that led to her dropping out. Another could be a story about Bea's family history and how it shaped her personality. And also, a fanfiction about Gregg and Angus going on an adventure outside of Possum Springs.
One idea could be an OC who is a lost princess from a neighboring kingdom. She stumbles into the woods while fleeing from an arranged marriage. In the woods, she meets the familiar characters like Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood. She teams up with them to face the challenges in the woods, and along the way, she discovers her own hidden powers and a connection to the magic of the woods that no one else knew about.
One idea could be exploring Mae's life before she came back to Possum Springs. Maybe her experiences in college that led to her dropping out. Another could be a story focused on Bea's family business and how she copes with the added pressure. A third option might be a time - travel fanfic where Mae goes back to a crucial moment in the town's history.
A possible plot idea is that the characters from 'Twilight' get lost in the 'Into the Woods' world. Bella could use her special connection with Edward to navigate through the strange and dangerous woods. The Cullens might have to deal with the various fairy - tale creatures, like the witch who could be interested in their unique abilities. This would lead to a lot of conflict and character development.
Another plot idea is to have a character from the modern world somehow time - travel to the 'little house in the woods' setting. This could bring in new ideas and technologies that shock and amaze the original inhabitants, while also creating some comical misunderstandings.
One idea could be that Bella discovers a hidden magical grove in the woods. Another is that she befriends a mysterious forest creature. Maybe she could also find an ancient, forgotten cabin with secrets inside.
One idea could be a character who is a trapeze artist in the dark woods circus but has a mysterious past that slowly unfolds. Another could be the circus being a front for something more sinister, like a secret cult. Maybe there's a new performer who discovers the dark secrets of the circus and tries to expose them.
One idea could be that Harry discovers a hidden magical artifact in the cabin that has the power to change the past. Another could be that the cabin is a secret meeting place for a new group of wizards who are planning to overthrow the current Ministry of Magic. Or perhaps there are strange, non - magical creatures living in the woods around the cabin that Harry has to befriend to solve a mystery.
One idea could be a wizard from a forgotten lineage emerging to challenge the established order in the wizarding world. Maybe he discovers an ancient magic that was thought to be lost.
One idea could be a new challenger arriving in the game world. This character has a unique power that no one has seen before. They start from the bottom but quickly rise through the ranks, making friends and enemies along the way.