Death falls in love http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917 maggiep 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. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:26:42 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117592 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117592 Steampunk avi8or 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.) Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:19:34 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117679 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117679 Aria617 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. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:27:20 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117700 Aria617 Oh, and Pushing Daisies. The guy there can bring people back to life with one touch, but then they die again the next time he touches them. He brings the girl he was in love with back to life, but can't touch her ever again or she'll die irreversibly. They have a really cute romance with kissing through plastic wrap and stuff since they can't touch skin to skin. Maybe you can use some of that too in the romance part? Of course, being formerly dead she knows she'll die again if he touches her, which your other one might not, so that would be interesting to try to explain. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:30:12 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117710 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117710 maggiep Thanks for your thoughts, Steampunk. I laughed when I read "And Death is like, erm... he's like death." I am still letting it weave its threads. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:31:31 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117717 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117717 maggiep Did they? I've never seen the show, so I don't know the episodes. I didn't think of the King Midas similarities, but you're right, it is. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:33:06 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117723 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117723 maggiep I've never seen Pushing Daisies either, but I remember reading about the story line. That is an interesting romance. And just the few things you mentioned adds some ideas to the characters. Adds a few more threads to the story. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:36:27 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117735 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1117735 KatiePoet 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. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:43:32 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118520 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118520 Angryman You're thinking of Death Lives. Good episode. Then again, I like the episodes with Death in them. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:45:55 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118523 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118523 Angryman 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. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:47:14 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118524 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118524 Mikiki I like this idea - it would make a gold romance story. It sounds like an intriguing storyline! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:54:11 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118841 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118841 maggiep Thanks Katie! I am definitely letting the idea float around and weave its threads. I'm curious to see where it will go on its own. (I like to let the story ideas plot on their own for a little bit before I set anything down on paper) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:55:26 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118844 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118844 maggiep Hmm, I'm not sure. I remember seeing a scene or two of the movie but never the whole thing, so I'm not exactly sure what it is about. But I do remember something about it having to do with death. And thanks for giving your thoughts, I appreciate everyones thoughts on it. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:57:05 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118851 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118851 Horselover150 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. ;) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:58:03 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118855 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1118855 KatiePoet I understand! Yeah, my current novel had to "stew" for about a year before i was ready to put it down on paper at all. I need to get a feel for the characters (and then I get to know them a little too well...) and the general plot. I like to run through scenes in my head before bed at night, then I get wild dreams X-D Yay! Good thing I don't write horror... LOL! But how exciting :) I was just thinking about your idea right now, and it sent a chill down my back. Thinking about loving someone without being able to touch them... that's actually really really sad :( Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:48:19 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119016 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119016 MrDithers Yup, and Meet Joe Black is based off an old black-and-white by the name of Death Takes a Holliday, inhabiting the body of another man so death can take a vacation in the living world. Only, the rich business tycoon he decides to shanghai for his guide as a beautiful daughter that death falls in love with and... well, just go see the movie. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:58:24 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119052 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119052 maggiep That's what I was thinking too, about not being able to touch them. How would he rescue her, in a case where he might have to(like if she was drowning. it was just a scenerio(spelled right? hmm) that I came up with), kiss, hold hands....a definite challenge indeed. It is a good thing you don't write horror, or you may never sleep :) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:02:13 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119058 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119058 maggiep Thanks, I will check out the movie. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:03:02 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119063 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119063 maggiep Thanks Mikiki! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:03:32 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119065 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119065 maggiep Thank you. Yeah, it is a definite challenge. But if it really is meant to be a story then Death and the girl will keep bugging me :) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:05:02 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119068 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119068 Angryman 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. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:52:20 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119347 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119347 Dragon Gal 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! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:53:51 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119417 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119417 maggiep Picturing steve carrell(?) working for death makes me chuckle. Im not sure if your going for the humor part, but that was what I pictured. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:04:40 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119723 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119723 maggiep Thanks Dragon Gal! It's nice to hear that its something people may be interested in. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:05:58 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119725 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119725 Nianne 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! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:37:10 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119795 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119795 maggiep I have not read that. Thanks for the tip, I will have to check into that. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:55:23 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119867 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1119867 Angryman Yep. This is supposed to be a comedy. And what little I have so far is pretty good. The head Death is Japanese, and despite having centuries of learning other languages, he still has troubles with them. He also has the worst handwriting out of everyone. "I have come to reap your... soai? What the-? Hey, you, can you read this? My boss can't write to save, or reap, a life. Soul? Oh, yes. That's it. I'm here to reap your soul." Yeah, this could get really bizarre... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:29:54 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1120443 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1120443 maggiep Lol, very nice :) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:56:27 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1120990 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1120990 Angryman Thank you. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:13:24 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1121878 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1121878 Webgoji 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? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:26:28 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1122258 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1122258 maggiep I'm not sure about any exes, but you do bring up very good questions. It's still floating, so the details are still coming together. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:40:03 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1122324 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1122324 Aria617 Perhaps gloves would work? Depends on how you decide the "touch" thing works. Then you'd just get the "your boyfriend always wears gloves...that's...quirky" comments. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:49:53 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1122422 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1122422 maggiep I have thought about gloves :) Yeah, I'm still thinking through the extent of what touching means. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:08:33 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1122599 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1122599 KatiePoet What if Death was a woman... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:29:35 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1129500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1129500 Angryman Good point. We all imagine Death as male, or at least most people do. I think the Greek god of death, Thanatos, has something to do with it. I know that I have Deaths in my story that are women, but again, Death is a business in my story. If you want a more typical "There's only one Death", then who says it has to be a man? ...I feel like a feminist for that last sentence, and I'm a guy. Weird. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:10:03 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1129666 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1129666 maggiep Lol, quite the feminist. Seriously though, that is a good point both of you bring out. I immediately thought man because, well, that is what my imagination saw. But if Death was a woman, perhaps that is why the girl stumbled out of the door so quickly, because She almost touched someone. She almost collides into the guy who sees her and becomes pulled in. But She can't touch him. *Sigh* Now you two have me thinking.... :) Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:17:13 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1129974 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1129974 Horselover150 You know, I think that would really work. That would be so awesome! Weird and twisted, but awesome. :P Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:53:50 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1130101 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1130101 idle-dream 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. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:45:04 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1131348 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1131348 KatiePoet Changing up gender roles alters stories more than you'd think ;) Anyway! Glad I could help. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:32:20 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1131566 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1131566 maggiep It definitely does. Fortunately I'm still letting this brew, so I don't have to make definite decisions yet. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:13:38 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1132455 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1132455 finchgeam 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'' Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:51:52 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1136406 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1136406 Angryman I personally like Bleach, but that's just me. I like the uniqueness of everyone's zanpakuto. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:24:05 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1136953 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1136953 The Hawks Eye 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.) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:56:30 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1138977 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1138977 Angryman Sir Terry Pratchett uses the term anthropomorphic personification, so I think the word you are looking for is personified. Anthropomorphism, which anthropomorphic derives from, means "the attributing of human shape or characteristics to gods, objects, animals, etc." Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:41:38 +0100 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1140113 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/life-after-nanowrimo/threads/49917?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1140113