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

Chronicles of the Forgotten

Main Characters:Iris– a girl who discovers lost stories hidden in her town; Simon– her skeptical friend; the wise librarian who knows more than she admits.

Plot: Iris realizes that uncovering these forgotten tales can change lives, leading her on a journey to revive suppressed memories while balancing her friendships.

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The Unseen Worlds

Main Characters:Ellie– a girl who can see the invisible beings among us; Koli– a whimsical spirit; her realistic friend Josh.

Plot: Ellie learns to interact with unseen creatures but must solve the mystery of a disappearing world. The fate of both realms hangs in the balance, relying on her courage and creativity.

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The Midnight Duel

Main Characters:Adrien– a gifted mage in training; Luna– the fierce rival; the wise old sage monitoring the magical competition.

Plot: Adrien finds himself in a clandestine magical duel with stakes higher than he imagined. Navigating friendship and competition, he discovers that power comes with responsibility.

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The Elemental Prodigy

Main Characters:Libby– a girl with control over elements; Nate– the adventurous boy her powers affect; the Elemental Council wary of her potential.

Plot: When Libby’s elemental powers draw unwanted attention, she wrestles with her responsibility to harness them skillfully while learning to confront her fears and embrace her identity.

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Citadel of Stars

Main Characters:Vale– a scavenger on a floating island; Faye– her inventive friend; the ominous Red Duke wanting power.

Plot: When Vale stumbles upon an ancient citadel filled with stars, she must work with Faye to harness the stars’ power to combat the Duke and uncover the realm’s true history.

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The Animal Pact

Main Characters:Talia– a girl who can communicate with animals; Cole– her skeptical twin brother; the Spirit of the Wild, safeguarding the pact.

Plot: When creatures of the forest begin disappearing, Talia and her brother venture forth to uncover a conspiracy, learning compassion and unity along the way.

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The Rise of Ashes

Main Characters:Ember– a girl in a dystopian world of ashes; Kieran– the rebel leader; the Elders, risking everything for power.

Plot: Ember’s search for a new haven amidst chaos forces her to unite with rebels to stand against tyranny while exploring loyalty and courage broken by hardship.

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The Lantern Wars

Main Characters:Leo– a boy who collects magical lanterns; Maya– the girl seeking redemption; the Lantern Thief wreaking havoc.

Plot: Leo’s lanterns hold ancient secrets; when they fall into the wrong hands, he must rally friendships to protect their power while navigating the dangers of light and darkness.

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The Clockmaker’s Daughter

Main Characters:Clara– daughter of a renowned clockmaker; Lucas– her childhood friend; Madame Alette– a magical seamstress.

Plot: Clara discovers she can manipulate time through her father’s clocks. When timelines start colliding, she must learn to untangle the clocks’ secrets to save her world.

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The Curse of the Mapmaker

Main Characters:Juno– a talented mapmaker cursed with bad luck; Ash– the brave boy seeking adventure; The Cartographer– a figure from history.

Plot: Juno’s maps guide others, but the curse weighs heavily on her. Together with Ash, they must navigate treacherous paths to find a fabled treasure that can break her curse.

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Tales of the Forgotten Forest

Main Characters:Ava– a girl who unravels forest whispers; Max– her calculating friend; The Guardian of the Forest, who hides an ancient legacy.

Plot: Ava learns that the forest holds memories of those forgotten. With Max’s skepticism, she uncovers whispers of the past while forging tales that shape their present.

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The Brothers of Shadow

Main Characters:Ethan– the shunned brother of a royal family; Zara– a spirited rogue; the old King, plotting revenge.

Plot: Ethan is drawn into a web of intrigue when he discovers secrets about his royal heritage. With Zara’s help, he must fight against claims of darkness tarnishing his family’s name while forging a new identity.

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The Great Enchantment

Main Characters:Lyra– a girl with dormant magical abilities; Finn– an ally who believes in her; the powerful Enchantress with a dark agenda.

Plot: When the kingdom’s enchantment begins to fade, Lyra learns she has the power to restore it. She must master her abilities while navigating dark forces that threaten to manipulate her destiny.

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Beyond the Horizon

Main Characters:Kiera– a girl dreaming of faraway lands; Jaxon– her mischievous companion; Captain Thorne– a legendary explorer.

Plot: Kiera’s dreams lead her to a quest of discovery when she unravels secrets about her ancestors. With Jaxon’s wit and Captain Thorne’s gray areas, they journey beyond known horizons to find uncharted realms.

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Beneath the Surface of the Sea

Main Characters:Mara– a girl with a connection to ocean life; Cole– the curious boy drawn to her worldr; Captain Tides– the old sailor with secrets.

Plot: Mara discovers a hidden underwater kingdom plagued by darkness. With Cole by her side, they embark on an adventure to unite land and sea, discovering what true home means.

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The Shattered Prophecy

Main Characters:Grace– a girl prophesied to save her kingdom; Leo– the boy who seeks adventure; the malicious sorcerer who wants to rewrite fate

Plot: When an ancient prophecy fractures, Grace must navigate fragmented visions to unify allies and thwart the sorcerer’s plans while confronting her own beliefs about destiny.

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The Cursebreaker

Main Characters:Jace-a boy with the ability to reverse curses; Elia– the independent girl seeking vengeance; the mysterious Elder who guides them.

Plot: Jace discovers that breaking curses can bring drastic changes. Faced with moral dilemmas, he and Elia learn to confront their pasts while battling the dark forces that threaten them.

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The Echoing Chamber

Main Characters:Aria– who discovers a chamber that echoes her thoughts; Ethan– her analytical friend; the whimsical Echo Keeper residing within.

Plot: When Aria’s thoughts manifest as experiences, she learns the chamber can materialize wishes. But as ambitions spiral, adventure ensues when desires twist reality and friendships fracture.

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The Last Alchemist

Main Characters:Talia– a girl with a knack for alchemy; Felix– her sarcastic friend; the last surviving alchemist with wisdom to share.

Plot: Talia finds the last alchemical prophecy that ties her family to a struggle between light and shadow. As she journeys into a world of magic, she must embrace her legacy to change the future.

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The Cloaked Scholars

Main Characters:Kayla– a gifted student in a secret school for magic; Rian– the mischievous trickster; The Grandmaster– the instructor with hidden motives.

Plot: When dark forces invade the school, Kayla must rally her friends to protect their knowledge. As they face challenges, they learn that true magic lies in unity and friendship.

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