Fiction Novel Plot Outliner

Chapter One: The Ordinary World The protagonist is a young man living in New York who is struggling to make ends meet. He has been searching for his father, who he believes has been missing for months. He is desperate to find his father, but he is resigned to the fact that he may never do so. His only job is a lowly one at a liquor store. He feels like he is at a crossroads in his life and is hoping for something to come along and finally give him direction and meaning. Plot Events: 1. Protagonist finds a mysterious letter from his father 2. Protagonist meets his old high school friend who offers support 3. Protagonist hears about an old abandoned warehouse in town 4. Protagonist begins to investigate the warehouse 5. Protagonist discovers his father's secret hideout Chapter Two: The Call of Adventure The protagonist receives a mysterious letter from his father that hints at something dangerous. He decides to go and investigate the old abandoned warehouse in town, where he finds a secret door leading to a hidden underground complex. He soon discovers that the complex is a base of operations for a criminal organization that is connected to his father's disappearance. He must now choose to either flee or face his fears and uncover the truth. Plot Events: 1. Protagonist meets with a mysterious informant 2. Protagonist learns of a dangerous criminal organization 3. Protagonist is threatened by the organization's thugs 4. Protagonist learns of a mysterious plan that his father was a part of 5. Protagonist discovers the hidden entrance to the underground lair Chapter Three: Refusal Of The Call The protagonist is filled with trepidation at the thought of entering the mysterious complex. He fears for his life and considers turning back, despite his burning desire to find his father. However, with a renewed sense of courage, he musters up the strength to push on and eventually enters the complex. Plot Events: 1. Protagonist finds a hidden weapon inside the complex 2. Protagonist finds evidence that his father was framed 3. Protagonist is ambushed by the organization's henchmen 4. Protagonist encounters a mysterious stranger in the complex 5. Protagonist is forced to hide when more henchmen arrive Chapter Four: Meeting The Mentor The protagonist meets an old wise man in the complex who offers him advice and guidance. After much deliberation, the old man finally reveals the truth about his father and the organization he has gotten wrapped up in. He then offers to help the protagonist in his quest to uncover the truth and finally reunite with his father. Plot Events: 1. Protagonist learns the organization's true intentions 2. Protagonist is given a weapon to defend himself 3. Protagonist is given a plan of action to take down the organization 4. Protagonist meets unexpected allies who offer assistance 5. Protagonist discovers intel on the organization's inner workings Chapter Five: Crossing The First Threshold Armed with newfound knowledge and allies, the protagonist is ready to take on the criminal organization. He musters up enough courage to enter the organization's secret headquarters. Here, he is faced with dangerous enemies, tests and puzzles that must be solved in order to progress. Plot Events: 1. Protagonist is faced with a series of deadly traps 2. Protagonist encounters a formidable enemy 3. Protagonist fights for his life as he progresses deeper into the headquarters 4. Protagonist discovers a hidden room with clues about his father 5. Protagonist finds the organization's leader and demands answers Chapter Six: Tests, Allies, Enemies Having finally reached the depths of the organization's lair, the protagonist must now face his greatest challenge yet. He must battle his way past the organization's toughest criminals in order to reach his father. Along the way, he is aided by his allies and assisted by unexpected friends. Plot Events: 1. Protagonist faces off against the organization's deadliest enforcers 2. Protagonist works together with his allies to take down the organization 3. Protagonist discovers a shocking secret about his father 4. Protagonist battles a powerful final enemy 5. Protagonist finds out his father's true role in the criminal organization Chapter Seven: Approach To The Inmost Cave The protagonist is now one step closer to discovering the truth. He must venture deeper into the organization's lair in order to reach his father. Here, he must tackle deadly puzzles, face off against powerful enemies and find a way to survive. Plot Events: 1. Protagonist discovers evidence of the organization's insidious plans 2. Protagonist is confronted by the organization's most powerful henchman 3. Protagonist finds a way to reach his father's secret chamber 4. Protagonist engages in a fierce battle with the organization's top assassin 5. Protagonist is captured by the organization's leader Chapter Eight: The Ordeal The protagonist is now face-to-face with the leader of the organization. He must now defeat the leader in order to rescue his father and end the organization's reign of terror. In order to do so, he must use all of his skills and bravely confront the dangerous enemies that stand in his way. Plot Events: 1. Protagonist engages in a battle of wits with the leader of the organization 2. Protagonist is forced to make a difficult decision in order to free his father 3. Protagonist battles his way past the organization's most powerful henchmen 4. Protagonist discovers the truth about the organization's insidious plans 5. Protagonist and his father battle the organization's leader in an epic showdown Chapter Nine: Reward (Seizing The Sword) Having defeated the leader of the organization, the protagonist is now ready to return back to his normal life. However, before leaving, he takes the organization's weapon, a powerful sword that can give him an advantage over his enemies. With this weapon in hand and his newfound knowledge of his father's true role, the protagonist is ready to take on the world. Plot Events: 1. Protagonist decides to take the organization's sword 2. Protagonist and his father are reunited 3. Protagonist and his allies plan a final mission to take down the organization 4. Protagonist discovers the truth about his father's past 5. Protagonist learns the importance of family and his father's true legacy Chapter Ten: The Road Back Having secured the weapon from the organization, the protagonist and his allies set out on a final mission to take down the organization once and for all. They must find a way to put a stop to the organization's plans and end their reign of terror. Along the way, they must battle their way past dangerous enemies and battle their inner demons. Plot Events: 1. Protagonist and his allies launch an attack on the organization's headquarters 2. Protagonist confronts the organization's leader in a final showdown 3. Protagonist and his allies battle their way past the organization's most powerful henchmen 4. Protagonist and his allies uncover the truth about the organization's plans 5. Protagonist and his allies defeat the organization's leader and put an end to their schemes Chapter Eleven: Resurrection Having defeated the organization and put an end to their plans, the protagonist and his allies must now face the consequences of their actions. They must now prepare for the future and ensure that the organization does not rise again. This forces the protagonist to confront his inner demons and battle his own fears in order to find the strength to fight for a better future. Plot Events: 1. Protagonist and his allies prepare for the future 2. Protagonist and his friends attempt to rebuild the city 3. Protagonist is confronted with the consequences of his actions 4. Protagonist battles his inner demons to find the courage to fight for a better future 5. Protagonist and his allies work together to make sure the organization never rises again Chapter Twelve: Return With The Elixir Having faced his fears and conquered the organization, the protagonist is now ready to return to his ordinary life. He has earned the wisdom and courage to face whatever life throws at him and is now ready to tackle the future. He returns to his ordinary life with a newfound sense of purpose and strength. Plot Events: 1. Protagonist and his allies are rewarded for their heroic actions 2. Protagonist returns to his ordinary life with a newfound sense of purpose 3. Protagonist reunites with his loved ones and finds peace 4. Protagonist learns the importance of family 5. Protagonist discovers the true message of the story - the importance of family.