100+ YA Story Ideas with Characters, Plot, Title – Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and More

The Memory Thief

Main Characters:Leo– who can steal and transfer memories; Mia– a girl with a forgotten past; the enigmatic villain forcing Leo’s talents.

Plot: Leo’s ability to manipulate memories entangles him in a game of intrigue as he navigates the line between helping others and protecting his own identity.

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Hollow Hearts

Main Characters:Tavi– a girl trapped in a world of hollow beings; Theo– a hollow with a hidden spark of life; the Hollow Queen, who controls the realm.

Plot: Tavi learns that her love and kindness can revive hollow beings. As she travels through this vacant world, she realizes that her own heart might just be the key to rescue everyone.

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Soul Shadows

Main Characters:Natalie– a girl whose shadow reflects her emotions; Max– her best friend who sees beyond the surface; the Shadow Chaser, an antagonist seeking control.

Plot: As shadows grow darker and threaten her town, Natalie learns to confront her emotions to unleash their true power to bring light back.

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The Last Lightkeeper

Main Characters:Sam– a teenager set to inherit his family lighthouse; Maya– a free-spirited girl from the mainland; the ghostof a previous lightkeeper.

Plot: When strange phenomena start occurring near the lighthouse, Sam and Maya team up with the ghost to unveil the connection between the light and the ghostly secrets of the sea.

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The Forgotten Song

Main Characters:Alice– a girl who hears haunting melodies; Ethan– a fellow musician; Mrs. Harmon– a reclusive former star.

Plot: Alice’s enchanted hearing compels her to uncover a long-lost song that holds the key to unlocking hidden magical powers, leading to a revolutionary music battle against darkness.

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The Glass Kingdom

Main Characters:Rhea– a girl who can manipulate glass; Dax– her rebellious ally; the Glass Witch, the one protecting the kingdom’s secrets.

Plot: Rhea inherits an ancient glass wand that can reshape reality. Faced with enemies wanting to seize her power, she must learn the value of resilience and the moral implications of creation.

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Woven in Dreams

Main Characters:Enid– a girl who can weave dreams into reality; Leo– her adventurous friend; an ancient Dream Weaver with pivotal insights.

Plot: Enid learns that an evil force wants to harness her powers. Armed with creativity and guidance, she must fight to stop her dreams from unraveling the fabric of reality.

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The Chosen Flame

Main Characters:Kaia– a young girl with the ability to control fire; Ash– the one who thinks he can use her powers for his own gain; Elder Blaze– a wise mentor.

Plot: Kaia navigates her powers while learning they are connected to an ancient prophecy. With guidance, she must choose between being a heroine or a pawn in a larger game.

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The Forest of Echoes

Main Characters:Talia– a girl who hears whispers in the forest; Finn– her supportive friend who doubts her powers; The Echo Keeper– a guardian of nature.

Plot: Talia realizes the echoes are lost souls seeking closure. To help them, she must find the strength to confront her own fears while traversing a mystical forest filled with danger.

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The Celestial Convergence

Main Characters:Zara– a girl fascinated by astrology; Leo– the rival who challenges her; Ms. Skye– the mysterious astrologer.

Plot: Zara discovers that upcoming celestial events can alter realities, putting her on a path to prevent cosmic chaos. Can she navigate the stars and her relationships to make a difference?

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The Iron Rose

Main Characters:Celine– a blacksmith’s daughter with a talent for crafting enchantments; Anya– her free-spirited friend; The Iron Sorcerer– the antagonist seeking to steal her craft.

Plot: Celine’s enchanted creations gain unexpected life, and when the Iron Sorcerer targets her, she must defend her skills and forge a new path that intertwines magic with metal.

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Embers of Rebellion

Main Characters:Ryland– an outlaw in a dystopian society; Jessa– the girl who believes in hope; the Commander, the oppressive villain.

Plot: Ryland fights against a corrupt government while igniting rebellion among the oppressed. To bring change, he must navigate betrayal and loyalty while finding strength within himself.

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Ink and Shadows

Main Characters:Mia– an aspiring graphic novelist; Theo– her best friend; the Ink Master, an enigmatic figure guiding her journey.

Plot: When Mia discovers her drawings can alter reality, each stroke changes lives, leading to dangerous consequences. She must learn to use her gift wisely while forging her path.

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The Keeper of Time

Main Characters:Finn– a boy who can manipulate time using a stopwatch; Hazel– an inquisitive girl who helps him; The Time Thief– a shadowy figure from the future.

Plot: Finn unintentionally alters timelines, endangering loved ones. He teams up with Hazel to restore the timeline and face the Time Thief threatening everything they hold dear.

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Whispers of the River

Main Characters:Lila– a girl who can converse with water spirits; Max– a skeptical boy; River Keeper– the guardian of aquatic magic.

Plot: Lila learns of a looming threat endangering river spirits and must rally support from her community to protect nature and forge connections that heal both the river and her relationships.

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The Secret Ingredient

Main Characters:Violet– an aspiring chef.; Damon– her rival chef; Mrs. Baker– the wise mentor.

Plot: Violet discovers a secret ingredient that enhances food magically. As she navigates the culinary world, she must choose between success and the ethical consumption of magic.

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Spells in Stitches

Main Characters:Callie– a seamstress who can sew spells into her designs; Ivy– her spirited friend; The Fashion Maven– a rival designer.

Plot: Callie inadvertently brings chaos to her town with her powerful sewing. As she learns to control her magic, she finds herself in a rivalry that may make or break her talent.

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Ruins of the Ancients

Main Characters:Sam– an archaeologist’s apprentice; Anya– a tech-savvy partner; Old Grant– the grumpy mentor.

Plot: Sam uncovers a map to ancient ruins filled with untold wonders but must outwit those who wish to exploit the relics. Teaming up with Anya, their journey transforms their perspective on history.

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Quantum Echoes

Main Characters:Kyle– a gifted scientist in a world of experiments; Zoe– his quirky lab partner; Dr. Quinn– their ambitious mentor.

Plot: Kyle’s experiments lead to quantum rifts, allowing glimpses of alternate timelines. When these echoes start manifesting in reality, he must fix the consequences while racing against time.

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Chasing Stardust

Main Characters:Ember– a stargazer with a dream of becoming an astronaut; Orion– the boy next door; Mr. Eldridge– the wise old astronomer.

Plot: Ember discovers that falling stars contain wishes. When she begins collecting them, she learns that some wishes can alter her destiny, making her reevaluate what she truly desires.

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