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[rainbowshy]

I want to write a story about an autistic girl who is also an empath. I just don't know where to start. Like, I want it to be part slice of life where she deals with her empath abilities, but I also want it to tie into something paranormal related. I just can't seem to think of anything to help the story along right now. I was hoping you guys would be able to help me brainstorm some ideas at the moment. I don't exactly want it to be a horror story per se... because I'm not good at stuff like that. I get scared by anything horror-related, so why would I write it? lol

Comments

[sarillia]

Is the main character the only one with empathy? Could there be others? Maybe you could look at the different ways that this ability could be used, both good and bad. Personally I like to look at the dark sides of the powers that tend to be seen as inherently good.

Sometimes when I'm stuck for ideas like you are now, I like to browse TVTropes. I click on a bunch of tropes that interest me and look at examples and see what I can mix and match to come up with something that sounds fun.

[rainbowshy]

I was thinking of a love interest, but I want him to be normal. I want him to be able to help her through everything. Maybe when he touches her, she feels comforted and eased without even knowing her powers exist.

[inkdust]

I love stories with strong relationships like that - just be careful that by the end, if it's her story, she can stand on her own without him.