Here you go—top 4 story structures for Science Fiction, Erotic, Historical, and Fantasy—each shaped to stir the blood and hold the gaze.

Top 4 Story Structures

For tales with time, touch, truth, and teeth

1. The Hero’s Journey

Best for: Fantasy | Science Fiction | Historical
This structure is bone-deep. Myth-shaped. Worn by warriors and witches alike.

The hero begins small. The world calls.
Something sacred must be stolen from the unknown.
They leave. They lose. They die and come back changed.
Perfect for kingdoms, timelines, lost lands, and chosen ones.

Why it sings:
It holds magic and meaning. It turns suffering into story.
From starships to sword fights, it fits every world with stakes.

2. Dan Harmon’s Story Circle

Best for: Erotic | Science Fiction | Fantasy | Short Historical
Eight steps, no waste. Sharp enough to draw blood.

You want. You go. You suffer. You come back different.
It’s raw and lean, built for desire and transformation.
For stories that seduce and then shift.
For hunger that changes shape.

Why it sings:
It respects need. Every step costs.
It’s perfect for character-led heat or quiet sci-fi ache.

3. Save the Cat

Best for: Erotic | Science Fiction | Fantasy-Historical Blends
Rhythm tight as a drumline. Emotions built to climax.

Set-up, twist, rise, fall. It’s precise—like a hand that knows the body.
Gives you room for flirt, fear, and fire.
Lets you dance between love and danger without getting lost.

Why it sings:
It’s built to thrill.
The story flirts, flips, and finishes hard.

4. 7-Point Structure (Dan Wells)

Best for: Historical | Fantasy | Epic Sci-Fi
Anchor → Desire → Conflict → Crisis → Climax → Consequence → Hook

Starts in stillness, ends in shift.
Built for slow burns, long wars, generational pain.
Gives you room for legacy. For arcs that stretch across bloodlines.

Why it sings:
It lets you layer.
You can show not just what happened—but what it cost and changed forever.

Final Whisper:

No structure is gospel.
But some carry thunder. Some whisper gospel.
Pick the one that matches your rhythm—and then break it with grace.

Want me to show how each of these might shape the same story across genres? Or give a mini-template for one?