Weird Dreams: The Plot for Your Next Bestseller or TV Show
Stories born from our subconscious can sometimes be the most intriguing. Ever had a dream so vivid, so peculiar, that it's hard to dismiss it as mere coincidence? Weighing the line between the mundane and the profound, these bizarre narratives often hold the seed of a thrilling plot. Let's dive into a couple of dreams that could very well inspire both a book and a TV show.
A Haunting Terraced House with a Dark Secret
One dream that has lingered with me was about a red brick terraced house where firemen broke in to perform a rescue—not a rescue tied to a fire, mind you, but an unnatural disturbance that led to an encounter with a sinister hanging. The dream began with firemen breaking through a window and climbing up the stairs to a large dark wood floor-to-ceiling cupboard, much like the one my mother had talked about in her childhood. When the cupboard door was opened, a corpse hung by a noose.
Feeling disturbed, I woke up. However, the peculiar element didn’t end there. In the following days, while visiting a house moving day, I noticed the same cupboard, which my hosts told us was linked to a tragic suicide incident by a tree nearby. This dream later became a part of my larger narrative on coincidences and premonitions, but it holds enough intrigue to form the basis for a powerful narrative.
Gladiators in Business Suits: Mystery Unfolded
My second dream took a completely different turn, blending the mundanity of business with the ferocity of ancient gladiatorial combat. I watched as businesspeople found themselves in a limbo-like state; they were tethered to a hotel and faced the challenge of ascending through a series of floors to regain their lives or face eternity in a hotel colosseum. The level of combat was directly influenced by the quality of their suits. A recently joined businessman faced a lion in the basement, while higher floors were filled with even more challenging adversaries, resembling a Pokemon Elite Four tournament.
The dream unfolded with a mix of chaos and intrigue. The protagonist struggled with a lion, revealing the realism of their plight. As each floor led to more intense and fantastical challenges, the concept of rising through the floors, risking life and limb, embodied the relentless nature of success in business.
Bridging the Gap: From Dream to Story
These dreams, hyper-real and bizarre, have the potential to captivate audiences. If you were to write a novel based on them, the collision between the mundane and the surreal would make for a compelling read. The juxtaposition of business attire and lethal combat, and the eerie connection to past tragedies, would offer rich themes for exploration.
Imagine the imagery of a Dreamwriter facing a lion, the tension building as they ascend the floors, or the horrors of encountering a figure hanged in a cupboard. These could be the starting points for a thrilling narrative suitable for a book or a TV show. Undeniably, the human psyche, with its capacity for both fear and fascination, is a fertile ground for storytelling.
Both narratives offer a compelling blend of the absurd and the unsettling. Whether you're writing a novel or crafting a TV show, drawing from these dreams could provide a unique and captivating story that resonates with audiences.