Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.


~Excerpt from "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost

I love the idea of reading a story where the main character is the second best choice for the job. What a great prompt that would be for a contest!           From Elle - on hiatus

I found this entry quite enjoyable to read Ky, you did an excellent job of pulling a concept that we are all guilty of doing using Mr. Right when we should widen our horizons with an occasional not so Mr. Right, who might have to improvise a long the way.
Loved the poetry snippet,too!           From Lyn's a Witchy Woman

i personally love "chosen one" stories. the idea of "destiny vs. free will" has always been something that has fascinated me. how much of "the chosen one" stories are actually about destiny? while destiny plays a big role in these stories, a lot of choices are made, wise or otherwise, by characters that have profound effects on the plot of the story. in harry potter, harry is "the chosen one", but the actions of his friends, snape, his parents - especially his mother - are major reasons why he succeeds.
avatar: the last airbender is a television show, but it is another example. while destiny is a huge theme of the show, another theme is choosing your own destiny by making your own decisions.
"the chosen one" trope can be tired and cliche at times, but when done right, i think they are some of the most interesting stories out there!           From scooter

In Action Adventure I believe there is usually a chosen one, unless it is about nature or seasons at least that is what I found in reading hundreds of entries in the Traditional Poetry Forum (now of course no longer here) A Great N/L.           From Monty

Your insight on the one person saves the world is so true. I think it starts with mega-egos in actors/actresses and takes flight from there. Thank you for pointing it out. It makes for better writing when there is a little bit of realism in the scenes.           From Cheri Annemos

Great job including so many writings to investigate. In my work, it takes more than one to solve the mystery. The Chosen One always needs help. And sometimes those side characters are reader's favorites.           From Mrs. Nixie Clause

We are going to land up with 'Mr. Bean'. Then, comedy is so much harder to write, so I have heard. (Btw, the Wife said there will only be 'One', and do not let her find out about the other ... ) Go well.           From RICH