👩‍🎓 Young Adult (YA) story ideas

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In a world where emotions control magic, a teen learns to harness her grief to create powerful spells and save her brother from an ancient curse.
A group of friends stumble upon an abandoned carnival, discovering each attraction is a gateway to another dimension full of challenges and mysteries.
A young inventor creates a time machine to prevent an apocalyptic future, but each jump disrupts the timeline in unexpected and dangerous ways.
In a dystopian city, a rebellious hacker partners with a cyborg to topple an oppressive regime that manipulates the citizens through brain implants.
Teen detectives explore a hidden realm beneath their high school, discovering they are the chosen guardians of a magical portal to parallel worlds.
A shape-shifting orphan discovers her true heritage when she begins seeing ghostly figures guiding her toward a hidden kingdom in need of a leader.
Gifted with the ability to see sound, a young musician must decode an ancient symphony to unlock powers that could save her realm from darkness.
A reclusive artist finds his drawings are coming to life, dragging him into a war between magical factions vying for control over reality.
In a post-apocalyptic world, a teen girl who controls the weather must join forces with a rebellious underground to restore balance to the planet.
A mermaid disguised as a human must navigate high school life while keeping her identity secret and preventing an ancient prophecy from unfolding.
After finding an old book, a bookish teen is transported into the pages, where she must navigate a labyrinthine world of stories to find her way home.
A young heir to a mystical bloodline must master the elemental forces within himself to prevent an interdimensional invasion that threatens his world.
A young mage discovers a hidden realm beneath the city, where they must harness their newfound powers to thwart an ancient curse.
After finding an enchanted map, a group of teenagers unearths a time-travel portal and must fix the past to save their future.
In a world plagued by darkness, a brave orphan befriends an enigmatic dragon to uncover the secrets that can restore their homeland's light.
A teen detective stumbles upon a conspiracy when investigating a series of mysterious disappearances in their sleepy town.
Two rival students from a magical academy must join forces to stop an ancient evil threatening their world.
A tech-savvy girl discovers a hidden virtual reality world where players are real and must find a way to escape.
During a summer visit to a remote island, a young adventurer uncovers a hidden treasure guarded by mythical creatures.
Living in a dystopian society, a rebellious teen discovers a secret resistance and wrestles with joining their cause.
A high school athlete gains extraordinary abilities and must navigate their new role as a superhero while maintaining a normal life.
Transported to a parallel universe, a clever hacker must solve a series of riddles to return home while battling digital foes.
A musically gifted teen uncovers ancient sheet music that grants magical abilities, leading to an epic battle of the bands.
Forced to leave their home, a resourceful refugee navigates a world of magical realms, seeking a place where they truly belong.