These things are getting complicated. Any other ideas floating around? Or a theme even?
( So, this one may be short of romance and happy endings, too )
A character is resigned throughout most of the story. During the story, a character misunderstands someone. The story must have an angel in it. The story takes place a century into the future. During the story, there is a fight to the death.
( So, this one may be short of romance and happy endings, too )