Story concept

[SleepingDragon]

I posted a fan fic idea a had in this forum earlier. I ended up not liking it in the end so I decided try and original story instead. it will be a while before I start writing because I'm not very literate but my idea is something to work towards.

It's a superhero story. My protagonist is a 16 year old girl from Atlanta. She was born with special abilities that nobody can explain. Right now I'm leaning toward a Flying Brick with Ki powers similar to Dragon Ball. She's always wanted to use her powers to help people but her family has never allowed her out of fear for her safety. Due to this, she has been drawn to comic book superheroes and science fiction/fantasy her whole life because her circumstances give her a connection with the unreal. When a catastrophe occurs in her city (still undecided but I was thinking a natural disaster or an accident of some sort)she reveals herself on impulse and uses her powers to save the day. Afterward, she becomes of a media sensation and her presence receives a diverse range of reactions. Seeing how the cat's out of the bag, she becomes the worlds first superhero but she doesn't bother with a costume and such because everyone knows who she is. Soon, costumed vigilantes inspired by the protagonist's action begin to appear along with other super powered beings with less than noble intentions and it becomes apparent that heroism isn't as easy as it seems.

 

[Anarchemitis]

A 16 year old girl is born with special abilities that nobody can explain.

Straightforward premise. Additionally, if the writing, characterization and universe is strong enough, the non-explanation of powers will be able to be supported by the audience's suspension of disbelief.

Escapism through comic books because her parents fear [reasonable] assumptions about how the world would look at her.

This has many potential story opportunities. Parents: Fears being generated because of [the Man, International Governments, The Military, Science People, etc], what comics inspire her and how [Leads to inspiration, moral development, fantasies genre-saviness, combat/stealth/reasoning style, etc], could also lead to High School drama, I don't know

Initial disaster drives first story arc conflict

Sounds like a pretty cool story bro. Go for it!

 

[Erana]

This would work as a plot, yes, but all you've said in the OP is told us about a series of events. I understand getting some feedback on a story arc, but a decent plot is nothing without the cast's characterization. What is the main character like? What are her quirks? Who does she hang out with? What are they like? Do you have the ability to portray what its like to be unique, and possibly superior to others? Have you ever had to hide a part of your identity to others? Its terribly difficult to address these ideas without falling into what the media says people do instead of what its actually like.

One exercise I would suggest doing in order to better get and idea of what this would be like is to imagine your character as a normal human as able as yourself in a world where the population is significantly weaker than humanity, where normal human abilities are a superpower. You'd better be able to understand how they view their limits 'n other such things because this is what you do know.

Soon, costumed vigilantes inspired by the protagonist's action begin to appear along with other super powered beings with less than noble intentions and it becomes apparent that heroism isn't as easy as it seems.

OK, of all the things going on here, this could be the greatest opportunity for you to take your unique twist on the super hero genre.
So, a bunch of superheroes and villians start coming out of nowhere. Why? (And how, too, for that matter.)
If you can come up with something better than X-Men, then a winner is you.

 

[SleepingDragon]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I been asked about characterization so I will elaborate.

The character I've been working on the most is the lead. Rowan (working name) is a bit of a Tomboy and has always had a strong sense of justice. She's the kind of person who stands up against the bullies when they are tormenting others. She's always had an urge to help people which is a driving force behind her actions.While Rowan has an her forceful and aggressive part of her personality, she is also very caring and compassionate.The main thing that sets her off is cruelty to others. A kind of righteous anger so to speak. Unfortunately, she can be a bit to honest and impulsive for her own good. One of the more unique aspects of this character is that she is an aspiring pastor either in Methodist in Lutheran tradition. I thought this would be intersting becuase i can't think of any female pastors in fiction. Additionally, I usually base my characters appearances on actors or actresses, Here is the model for Rowan. Georgie Henley http://teenstarsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Georgie-Henley-Alberta-Ferretti-Pretty.jpg.


Rowan as has a twin brother and they are very close. Tracy (working name)is kind of effeminate in contrast to his sister's tomboyish personality. He is also a geek and loves superheroes. My intention with Tracy was to make him the brains behind the hero. He's the guy who Rowan goes to when she needs help solving her cases.

 

[Erana]

One of the more unique aspects of this character is that she is an aspiring pastor either in Methodist in Lutheran tradition. I thought this would be intersting becuase i can't think of any female pastors in fiction.

COOL TWIST

Other than that, what happened in her childhood to make her righteous? It doesn't have to be a traumatic event, but personalities don't happen on their own.

 

[Gaz6231]

Rowan (working name) is a bit of a Tomboy and has always had a strong sense of justice

"Hey mum, what was I like as a child?"
"Well dear, I always remember you having a strong sense of justice."

WHEN HAS THAT EVER BEEN SAID