20 plots

There are only 20 stories (maybe)

Quest

The hero wants something, brings it back, becomes

something else

Adventure

The hero goes on a journey, amazing things happen,

no one changes much, though.

Pursuit

The bad guys are a#er the hero and they’re

close.

Rescue

The hero must find and bring back

someone who is precious.

Escape

The hero is trappedand must get out

somehow...

Revenge

The hero has been wronged and he wants to get back at someone,

no matter the cost.

Riddle

The hero has to solve a complex problem or else...

Rivalry

The hero competes against someone similar for something

important.

Underdog

The hero stru$lesagainst the system and --against

the odds--makes a difference.

Temptation

Wanting something, bringing it back, becoming

something else

Metamorphosis

The hero becomes something else

something not rea'y human.

Transformation

The hero becomes something else,

something internal.

Maturation

The hero starts out young, unformed,

and events make the hero an adult.

Love

Love needs obstacles or it isn’t love.

Forbidden Love

Society doesn’t want us to be together.

Too bad, Society.

Sacrifice

What are you wi'ing to give up?

Was it worth it?

Discovery

The hero finds out something that changes everything

Wretched Excess

The hero gets everything he’s ever wanted,

This is not a good thing.

Ascension and Descension

The road up is the same one as the road down.--Heraclitis

QuestAdventurePursuitRescueEscapeRevengeRiddle

RivalryUnderdogTemptationMetamorphosisTransformationMaturationWretched Excess

LoveForb. LoveSacrificeDiscoveryAscensionDescension

The Plots