Death falls in love

So, I had this idea pop in my head. Where it came from, I have no idea. The very depths of my brain I guess. Anywho, I saw this scene, and a story fell into place. A world where Death is a man. He knows exactly who is going to die, when, where, why, etc.... If he touches someone, they will die. So he lives a very lonely life(as in no friends, family). And then one day, walking down an alley or street, a door bangs open in front of him and a girl tumbles out. He moves out of the way just in time, a breath's space between them, so he does not touch her and kill her. She looks at him, and that's it, he falls in love. The problem, he can't touch her or she will die.

Idk, it's just this scene that keeps playing in my head.

This sounds cute, like maybe the girl is kind of ditzy and really nice and fun. And Death is like, erm... he's like death. Great unlikely romance story idea. You should go for it. (I don't know what kind of response you're looking for here but I give this a thumbs up.)

I think Family Guy actually does a joke version of that :) I forget the episode, but death is in love with a pet shop owner, and actually ends up touching and killing her at the end.

I think it's a cute idea. Sort of king midas-ish.

I like it, Maggie! :) I think it could be an interesting basis for a story. Run with it!

I love those plot ideas that come from dreams/random spur of the moments. They tend to be the best.

Isn't that what Meet Joe Black was sort of about? I've heard the movie described kind of like that. Either way, I'd go with it. I'm sure you can get a great story out of it.

I like this idea - it would make a gold romance story. It sounds like an intriguing storyline!

It sounds so amazing, a person that you would never expect to fall in love just falls in love with a girl that he nearly killed. Hmm, not really sure how you can get them to have a nice loving relationship, but go for it! I'm sure you'll figure it out. ;)

I will say that it sounds different from my story based on Death. Then again, in my story, Death is a business with multiple people. In fact, it's like The Office, only it's not Dunder-Mifflin. It's actually called Death's Door.

Aww, this story sounds so cute and so... tragic!
Maggie, I would say go for it! It sounds like a great plot, and definitely something I'd read. So... amazing! Good luck with it if you do end up writing it!

Sounds neat!

Have you ever read "On a Pale Horse?" It's not exactly the same idea, but it is about the person of Death and he does fall in love. It's a pretty cute read if you're looking to see what's already been done (and what hasn't). I think most libraries have a copy.

Good luck with the new idea!

Sooo . . . what happens when the ex-boyfriend shows up? This could be really fun as they try to have a "normal" romance. Meeting the parents, going on dates . . . how awkward would going to a dance club be?

What if Death was a woman...

I think this is a brilliant idea! I'd definitely read it if it were a book. It sounds really unique and I think you should go for it.

Changing up gender roles alters stories more than you'd think ;) Anyway! Glad I could help.

I like this story idea ... although I don't fairly like the western manifestation of death that much (Grim Reaper etc...) I really like Shinigami like the ones in death note ... if I remember death note had a subplot with a human/shinigami relationship...

But hey ... go nuts o.O''

What about if he traded in being Death, but the price is he can only live a year, or some small amount?
Reading books about Death being anthropomorphized is always interesting (and i probably didn't spell that right, but thats the term Terry Prachet uses.)