Make a wish
This was posted by “Lucena Taven” in this year’s NaNoWriMo Adopt a Plot folder.
#16: The main character (I always envisioned a man approaching middle age) is a hardened cynic, and tends to view the world with an angry, pessimistic light. One day, he’s taking a walk in the park when he sees a little boy throwing pennies into the fountain, trying to get the “lady” in the fountain to catch one of the pennies in her hand, telling the man that if she catches one his wish will come true. The man, wishing to play along with the boy, throws one in, but doesn’t make a wish. So, in lieu of granting his wish, the spirit of the fountain (who comes in the form of the lady statue) blesses/curses him by allowing him to see magic. Imagine waking up in the morning and seeing everything: household spirits, imaginary friends, vampires, angels…
Hey I’m gonna use this plot if you don’t mind.(don’t know why you would trash it) It’s just my style and If you ever see a book in a bookstore with this plot don’t freak out. It would be under the title: “Pennies in the Fountain” and there are some slight changes in the the whole “magic” thing. I’ve changed it to Angels and Demons, so it should be good, as long as you don’t mind
Comment by NailPierced — September 25, 2007 @ 9:14 pm
The plots were posted in the adopt a plot folder for anyone to use so they’re free for the taking. When your book comes out you may want to try to track down “Lucena Taven” (probably a pseudonym she used on the boards) and let her know :-)
http://www.nanowrimo.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=136&forum=152
Comment by Dragon Writer — September 29, 2007 @ 8:26 am