you may never read a book or watch a movie again

A writer featured in the NY Times is going to make your life more boring, as he reveals that all books and movies tell one of seven stories/plots and can’t deviate from formula. The seven plots are: 1. Overcoming the Monster, 2. Rags to Riches, 3. The Quest, 4. Voyage and Return, 5. Rebirth, 6. Comedy and 7. Tragedy.