OK, so this is a weird ask, but I was hoping you all could help me.
I think I originally got this idea from some other form of media but I want to find a good story that also has a hidden/fan theorized background story?
A few examples would be:
Hereditary – This isn't exactly it, but essentially the movie on its surface tells a scary story of a mother and father and their children. But the more you look into it, you find the events in the story were actually set in motion by the mother's grandmother who clearly had foul intentions. There are clues everywhere on the second and more watch throughs, and it becomes even a more tragic story because of it.
The main inspiration, and I am not sure where I got this idea, I think it may be more of fan theory, but essentially it is a normal story with a interesting side character. But the author of it is actually hinting that the side character may be living in a "Groundhog Day" style story of their own. But this is only hinted at by their actions, not explicitly stated.
I get this is weird ask but I am hoping someone knows what I am talking about? Basically hidden stories or extra background context that is tertiary to the main story.
Hope you all can help! Thanks so much.
by tytorthebarbarian