: A pessimistic, closed-off "grump" meets an optimistic, bubbly "sunshine" character. The contrast creates growth as they balance each other out.

: A central character is torn between two different love interests, exploring the "who will they choose?" conflict.

: Two people pretend to be a couple for an external reason—such as making an ex jealous or satisfying meddling parents—only for the fictional feelings to become real.

These ideas take popular tropes and apply them to specific modern or imaginative settings.

These are tried-and-true storylines that focus on how the couple first interacts and overcomes initial barriers.

: This focuses on leads with fundamentally different lifestyles, values, or worldviews who find unexpected common ground. Modern & Niche Storylines