Well, redemption that fails could be a theme. In 'villains don't get happy endings fanfiction', sometimes a villain tries to change but still can't escape their past. Like, a former criminal who tries to start anew but gets dragged back into their old life due to the mistakes they made before. Another is the isolation of the villain. They are often alone at the end because their actions have pushed away everyone. Their lack of a support system is a consequence of their villainy and contributes to their unhappy ending.
A common theme is the downfall of the villain's empire. If the villain has built an evil organization or a power base, it all crumbles in these fanfictions. For instance, a villain who has a large criminal network sees it destroyed by the heroes. This symbolizes that their efforts to gain power through immoral means are ultimately in vain. Also, the villain's own character flaws play a big role. Their greed, envy, or excessive pride are what lead to their unhappy endings as these traits cause them to make bad decisions over and over again.
Authors create tension by showing the villain's near - successes. When the villain is almost about to achieve their evil goal, like taking over the world or destroying the hero, it makes the readers nervous. For example, if a villain is just one step away from activating a doomsday device, the readers will be on the edge of their seats. Another way is by making the heroes' situation seem dire. If the heroes are outnumbered or outmatched by the villain's forces, it creates tension as the readers wonder how they will overcome the odds.
One common theme could be self - preservation. Since the title implies a fear of getting hurt, the characters might be constantly trying to protect themselves from various forms of harm, whether it's emotional, physical or psychological. Another theme could be growth through pain. Despite not wanting to get hurt, the characters may learn that some pain is inevitable and it can lead to personal development.
One common theme is redemption. Many fanfictions explore the idea of villains trying to make up for their past wrongs, like Maleficent seeking forgiveness. Another theme is power. Villains often strive for more power, as seen in Jafar - centered fanfictions. Revenge is also a theme. Some stories show villains getting revenge on those who wronged them, such as Cruella getting back at those who mocked her fashion sense.
Power - seeking is a very common theme. The villains are often after more power, whether it's through capturing rare pokemon or finding powerful artifacts in the pokemon world. Another theme is revenge. They might be seeking revenge on the pokemon trainers who have defeated them before. Also, world domination is a big one. Many villains in these fanfictions want to take over the pokemon world.
Power and corruption are common themes. Often, the fanfiction explores how the villains' powers corrupt them further or how they gain more power and what they do with it. For example, in some stories, Hawkmoth gets an even more powerful form and his actions become more extreme.
Love is a very common element. In many happy endings stories like 'Romeo and Juliet' (although it has a tragic part, but ultimately the families reconcile which can be seen as a form of happy ending), love overcomes obstacles. Another element is good deeds being rewarded. For example, in 'Pinocchio', when he stops lying and becomes a good boy, he gets his wish to become a real boy.
One common theme is friendship. Happy and Carla might be depicted as having a really strong bond, going through various challenges together and supporting each other.
One common theme could be the idea of redemption. Maybe the villain starts to see Nightwing's way of doing things and is influenced towards a more positive path. Another theme might be the battle of wits between the villain and Nightwing. Since Nightwing is known for his intelligence, villains in the fanfiction would want to match wits with him.
Well, in 'Don't Worry Darling' fanfic, you'll often find themes like uncovering hidden secrets or delving into the psychological aspects of the characters. Plotlines could feature what happens after the events of the movie or prequels to explain the characters' origins.
In heroes and villains novels, a typical theme is the concept of sacrifice. Heroes might be willing to sacrifice their own well - being or even their lives for the greater good. Identity can also be a theme. The hero may have to discover or come to terms with their true identity, while the villain may be hiding their true self. And there's often the theme of moral ambiguity. Sometimes the line between hero and villain isn't so clear, making the story more complex.