Perhaps the fanfiction's plot revolves around Max trying to find a way to communicate with the outside world from the Dark Room. Since she has her power, she could be trying different things like leaving messages in a way that only someone with knowledge of her power would understand. This could involve using objects in the room and rewinding time to manipulate them into sending a signal. It could also lead to a sub - plot where another character outside the Dark Room starts to notice these strange occurrences and begins to piece together that Max is in trouble.
One possible plot could be Max using her time - rewind ability to outwit the captors in the Dark Room. She might start by observing their routines when they come to check on her or other prisoners, and then use her power to find the best moment to make her escape or to free others.
Fanfictions about 'Life Is Strange' often explore different aspects of the story and characters. In the case of Max in the Dark Room, it could be about her psychological state while being in that terrifying place. Maybe it delves into how she uses her time - rewinding ability to try and escape or find a way to save others.
One common theme is trauma. Max goes through a lot in the Dark Room and fanfictions often explore how she copes with it.
There's a fanfiction called 'Escaping the Dark Room's Grasp' that delves deep into the psychological trauma Max experiences in the Dark Room. It's a bit of a darker take on the story, but really engaging. It shows how Max struggles to come to terms with what has happened and her journey to find her way out, both literally and metaphorically. It also has some great descriptions of the Dark Room environment that make you feel like you're right there with Max.
Well, it could be a story about their friendship. Max might discover new aspects of Rachel's life that were not shown in the game. For example, they could go on adventures around Arcadia Bay, and through their time together, Max helps Rachel deal with her family issues. Their bond could grow stronger as they face various challenges, like dealing with the mean - spirited students at Blackwell Academy or uncovering the mystery behind the Prescott family's influence in the town.
A common theme is the corruption of power. Since Max has time - traveling powers, in many 'life is strange dark max fanfiction', these powers start to corrupt her. Another theme is the loss of self. As she delves into the darker aspects of her abilities, she often loses her sense of self. Also, there's the theme of isolation. Because of her dark journey, Max may find herself isolated from her friends and the world she once knew.
The mystery. The Dark Room in 'Life Is Strange' is already a very mysterious and creepy place. Fanfiction writers can play around with this mystery, adding more secrets and hidden plots. For example, they can create new backstories for the people involved in the Dark Room.
One great 'life is strange dark max fanfiction' is 'The Darker Path of Max'. It delves deep into a more sinister side of Max's powers. Another is 'Max in the Shadows' which shows Max struggling with the darker implications of her time - traveling abilities. There's also 'Dark Max: A New Reality' that presents an alternate universe where Max's powers have a much more malevolent influence on her life.
It could be Nathan Prescott. He has a history of being unstable and involved in some dark things in the game. Maybe he has finally snapped completely and decides to target Max for some reason, perhaps because he feels she's getting in the way of his family's plans or because he blames her for his own problems. Another possibility is that it could be someone from the other side of the Arcadia Bay conflict, like a person who doesn't want the lighthouse to be saved and sees Max as the main obstacle to their plans.
It could be Nathan Prescott. He has shown signs of instability and aggression in the game. Maybe he wants to get revenge on Max for interfering in his life or for making him look bad. He could be desperate enough to kidnap her.
There's also 'A New Light in the Dark Room'. This fanfiction takes a different approach by introducing a new character who has the ability to manipulate time in a different way than Max. It adds an interesting twist to the whole Dark Room storyline and shows how different powers could interact in that dark and menacing setting.