One story could be about a detective who used to smoke, quit for health reasons, but then started again during a particularly tough case. The stress of the investigation led him back to the old habit as he felt it helped him think and deal with the long hours.
Maybe the story is about a character who starts smoking again because of a new relationship. Their partner smokes, and they get influenced by it. As the story progresses, they start to realize the negative impacts on their health and their relationship, and they have to decide whether to continue smoking or try to quit again for good. It could be a story full of internal conflict and growth.
Stress is a big factor. Just like in real life, fictional characters might go back to smoking when they are under a lot of pressure. For example, a character in a political thriller might start smoking again when facing a difficult election or a scandal.
Yes, there are many. One common story is about people who started an exercise routine together with their partners to replace the smoking habit. For example, a couple began jogging every morning. The fresh air and physical activity distracted the wife from smoking, and gradually, she reduced her cigarette intake.
It could be due to peer influence again. If she got back in touch with old friends who smoke, she might be easily persuaded to start smoking once more. They might make smoking seem cool or normal, and she wants to fit in.
There's a story where a young adult who had quit smoking in college starts smoking again after failing in his career. He used to be proud of being smoke - free, but the disappointment of not achieving his goals makes him feel like he needs something to soothe his pain. He starts smoking secretly, but it soon affects his relationships as his friends notice the change in his behavior and smell.
Rebellion can be another theme. Smoking was sometimes seen as a non - conformist act, especially in certain historical periods. So in fiction, a smoking character might be representing a break from the norm or society's expectations.
I'm not entirely sure what'specifically 'Smoking Fiction' is. It could potentially be a made - up term, or it might refer to fictional stories that involve smoking in some way, like characters who smoke a lot in a novel or a short story.