What are some interesting plot ideas for beauty and the beast fairy tale fanfiction?

Well, a great plot might be that a new character enters the Fairy Tail world who is already under a Beauty and the Beast - like curse. The Fairy Tail members don't initially trust this beast - like person but as time goes on, they discover his good heart. Maybe he has some special power that could help the guild in a future battle, and in the process of working together, the curse is broken.

A great plot twist is when the objects in the castle, instead of just being there to serve as comical relief or side characters, are actually the ones who put the curse on the Beast in the first place, out of some misdirected sense of loyalty or protection. Also, Beauty could turn out to be a long - lost princess from a neighboring kingdom, and her union with the Beast has political implications that add a whole new layer to the story.

One idea could be that Belle discovers a hidden garden in the Beast's castle that has magical plants which can talk and offer her advice. Another could be a backstory for the Beast, like how he got cursed in a more detailed and different way than in the original story. For example, he was tricked by a jealous wizard who wanted the castle for himself.

One idea could be exploring the Beast's past more deeply. Maybe a story about his life before the curse, his relationship with his family and how it all led to his current situation.

Maybe the Dark Beauty is not truly human but a being from another dimension. She and the Beast have a connection that transcends their different forms. They must figure out how to break the curse on the Beast's castle while also dealing with her other - dimensional nature.

An interesting new character could be a half - human, half - fae being. This character could have been trapped in the castle long before Belle arrived. He has knowledge of ancient spells and magic that could potentially help in breaking the curse. Another character could be a friendly giant who lives in the mountains near the castle. He is feared by the local villagers but is actually a gentle soul. He might play a role in protecting the castle from outside threats or helping Belle in her journey to understand the Beast better.

One idea could be a modern Cinderella story where she is a struggling artist instead of a maid. The prince could be a famous art collector who discovers her work at a local gallery. Another could be a Snow White retelling where the seven dwarfs are a group of misfit hackers who protect her from the evil queen's cyber - attacks. And a third could be a Beauty and the Beast story set in a high - tech research facility where the 'beast' is a scientist with a disfiguring accident and 'beauty' is a young intern who helps him regain his confidence and reverse the damage.

One interesting plot might be that Gaston somehow gets transported into the enchanted castle with Belle. He then has to learn to live with the enchanted objects and the Beast. This could lead to humorous situations as Gaston tries to assert his dominance in a place where his usual tactics don't work. At the same time, Belle could see a different side of Gaston as he struggles to adapt, and it could change her perception of him too.

One idea could be that Sebastian from Black Butler gets transported into the world of Beauty and the Beast. He could use his skills to help the Beast court Belle in a more sophisticated way. For example, he might plan elaborate balls or dinners. Another plot could be that Ciel is cursed like the Beast and Belle is a character who is brought in to try and break the curse, but she has some secrets of her own related to the Black Butler universe. Maybe she has a connection to the underworld that Ciel is also involved in.

One idea could be Belle exploring the castle gardens barefoot and discovers a hidden part of the garden that has magical plants. Another could be Belle having a barefoot dance with the Beast in a moonlit ballroom. Or perhaps she goes on a barefoot adventure outside the castle and meets some friendly forest creatures who help her understand the Beast better.