Well, often there are storylines involving the training of new shadowhunters. They face challenges during their training and form strong bonds with their mentors or fellow trainees. Some fanfictions focus on a particular character from the original and give them a backstory that wasn't fully explored in the official work. For example, a side character might be given a whole adventure where they save the day in their own unique way.
A common type of storyline is the battle against a powerful and ancient evil. The shadowhunters have to gather allies from different corners of their world, including some unlikely ones. There could be a story about a shadowhunter who is cursed and has to find a way to break the curse while still fulfilling their duties. And then there are those that explore the relationships between shadowhunters and Downworlders in a more in - depth and complex way.
A 'found family' trope is quite common. Characters who were alone or estranged in the show form a close - knit family in fanfiction. For instance, Henry might bring together different characters who then become his new family. Also, the 'hurt/comfort' trope, where a character is hurt (physically or emotionally) and another character comforts them, is frequently used in Once upon a Time fanfics.
One popular storyline could be Ruby and Belle teaming up to solve a mystery in the Enchanted Forest. They might use Ruby's wolf - like senses and Belle's knowledge from all the books she has read.
Family relationships are a big theme. Some fanfics focus on the family dynamics between characters like the Charmings and their descendants. There are also fanfictions that revolve around the theme of identity. Characters in 'Once upon a time' often have complex identities, and fan writers like to dig deeper into how these identities are formed and how they can change over time.
Some fanfictions might explore the idea of Baby Emma having some latent magical powers that start to show at a very young age. This could lead to all sorts of adventures and challenges for her family as they try to understand and control these powers, all while keeping her safe from those who might want to use her powers for their own evil purposes.
One popular storyline is them going on adventures together in the Enchanted Forest. They might face various magical creatures and challenges while relying on each other's skills.
One popular storyline could be Merida teaching Macintosh some of her archery skills. Since Merida is a skilled archer in her own right, she might show Macintosh how to properly hold a bow and aim for the target. Another could be them going on an adventure together through the Scottish Highlands, facing magical creatures and solving mysteries along the way. It could also involve Macintosh getting into trouble and Merida using her wits and courage to get him out of it.
Another common one is relationship - centric storylines. Writers often explore how Emma and Hook's relationship develops further, like dealing with misunderstandings or facing challenges together that strengthen their bond. It could be something as simple as a family member not approving of their relationship at first and how they overcome it.
A prevalent trope is the 'reincarnation' trope. Fans might write about how the characters are reincarnated in different time periods or worlds and how their relationships are rekindled. 'Power - swapping' is another interesting one, where characters exchange their powers and how that affects their relationships and the story. There are also 'secret relationship' tropes, especially for characters who had a lot of chemistry on the show but never got together officially, like Belle and Will Scarlet. Writers create scenarios where they have a secret relationship and all the drama that comes with it.
One popular storyline is about Ruby, Regina and Emma teaming up to fight a new, powerful villain in Storybrooke. They combine their different powers and skills to save the town.
Many fanfictions on this archive focus on character relationships. Some might develop a romantic relationship between two characters that had only a platonic connection in the show. For instance, the relationship between Emma and Regina has been explored in numerous fanfictions in ways that add depth and new emotional layers to their interactions.