Tropes

Tropes are the emotional contract. Use them to get the exact kind of tension, comfort, or chaos you're in the mood for - without spoilers.

Popular Tropes

A-Z Directory

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Academy Setting
Competition and social hierarchy inside a school-like environment.
Alternate History
A familiar timeline diverges, reframing known events.

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Bodyguard Romance
Protection duty turns into emotional and romantic stakes.

C

Chosen One
A central character carries unusual responsibility, fate, or prophecy.
Coming of Age
A character transitions into adulthood through identity and social pressure.
Courtroom Drama
Legal strategy and testimony reveal deeper human stakes.
Cozy Mystery Vibes
Low-gore mystery storytelling with charming settings and community stakes.

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Grumpy and Sunshine
Opposite temperaments create emotional contrast and comic tension.

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Locked-Room Mystery
A puzzle-driven mystery built around an impossible setup.

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Quest for Identity
A lead character searches for belonging, voice, and self-definition.

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Time Loop
Recurring time structures force characters to change strategy.

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Vigilante Justice
Characters bypass institutions to pursue their own version of justice.

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