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Or maybe, every story has one of this one basic plot: (1) setup/intro/beginning, (2) stuff happens, (3) things somehow come to an end (for now).

• sacado2 8y ago
  Not sure you even need the first part. A character has a problem and tries to solve it, until he either succeeds or definitely fails. Lots of stories start with a conflict at the very first line, without any kind of setup (especially thrillers).
  • stewbrew 8y ago
    Well, most stories somehow try to establish who is the protagonist of what follows.
  • hexane360 8y ago
    (1) stuff happens
    • sacado2 8y ago
      You still need a resolution, though. (1) conflict (2) either conflict is solved or it is definitely unsolved.