Only Hard - Problems By Jennifer Estep -epub-

It wasn’t a choice. It was a curse. Literally.

Potential plot points: The protagonist has a power that activates only in the face of hard problems. She faces a dilemma where the problem is too easy, making her power useless. Maybe she needs to figure out how to make the problem harder or discover the source of her ability. There could be a mentor figure or a rival. Conflict could be external (a villain causing trouble) or internal (struggling with her power).

The easy problems—the small, quiet ones—had been there all along. They just needed someone crazy enough to solve them. Only Hard Problems by Jennifer Estep -ePub-

I can set the story in a similar world to Estep's, maybe a supernatural academy or a modern-day setting with magical elements. The main character should be relatable, perhaps a young woman dealing with her unique ability to solve problems. The story could involve a mystery or a villain that only the protagonist can handle, using her specific skillset.

“Only hard problems,” she muttered, a little wistful. But as Mama Sorel’s shadows retreated and the boy’s smile reached her face, she realized something. It wasn’t a choice

“Your strength is tied to struggle ,” it hissed. “You cannot beat me.”

Lila’s power surged—the kind she’d only used once before. Her skin glowed with electric blue, and the ground cracked as her strength activated. But this time, the power fizzled. Potential plot points: The protagonist has a power

“Then how do I fix this?”

“This thing ,” she said, clutching a photo of the boy, “it knew about my rule. About only solving hard problems. But it’s a trap. My power can’t handle what’s easy .”