Another one is 'He had always been an outsider in his own family...'. This dives straight into a character's relationship within a family, which is a common theme in realistic fiction. It makes the reader curious about why he is an outsider and what the consequences are. It can lead to exploring family dynamics, secrets, and the character's journey to find his place.
Here's a good one: 'The bus ride to school was always the same, until that one day...'. It starts with a familiar routine, which is relatable in realistic fiction. Then the 'until that one day' part creates intrigue. It makes the reader wonder what made that day different. It can be used to introduce new characters, events, or conflicts that disrupt the normal routine.
Here are some more. 'As the sun set...' gives a time - based starting point and can create a moody atmosphere. 'When the first snow fell...' is good for winter - themed stories. 'Among the ruins...' can start a story set in a post - apocalyptic or ancient ruined place. For example, you could build a story about a group of survivors exploring the ruins and finding something unexpected. The setting of the ruins adds an air of mystery and history to the story.
Sure. 'Out of nowhere,', 'Under the pale moonlight,', 'From across the room,' are good ones. For example, 'Out of nowhere, a figure emerged from the shadows.' It immediately creates suspense.
One good sentence starter could be 'In a small town that time seemed to have forgotten...'. This immediately sets a scene that is often characteristic of realistic fiction. It gives a sense of place and a hint that there might be stories hidden within this forgotten - by - time location.
Beyond the shimmering veil of time, a forgotten prophecy stirred...
One sunny morning. It gives a positive and bright start, which could be used for stories about new beginnings, adventures on a beautiful day, or happy events. For example, it could be the start of a story where a character decides to go on a picnic and discovers something unexpected during the journey.
A beach at sunset. The sky is painted in hues of orange and pink, the waves are gently lapping at the shore, and a lone figure is walking along the water's edge. It gives a sense of peace and solitude, which can be a great start for a story about self - discovery or a romantic encounter.
A story about a group of friends who start a band in their garage. They have big dreams of making it big but face numerous setbacks, such as not being able to find a good place to practice, having different musical tastes within the group, and struggling to get gigs. However, they keep working on their music and finally get noticed by a local radio station.
Sure. Social - realist fiction. This type of fiction focuses on the social aspects of real - life situations, such as class differences, social injustices, and cultural phenomena within a realistic framework.
Sure. A plot could be about a retired person who discovers a new passion, like painting or writing, but faces doubts from their family and friends who think they should just relax. Another idea is a group of coworkers who form a band during their lunch breaks. They practice in the office basement and have to deal with noise complaints and the possibility of getting fired if they're caught. A third idea is a high - school student who is bullied and decides to start a campaign to raise awareness about bullying in their school.
One good sentence starter could be 'In the midst of chaos and gunfire, the young soldier...'. This immediately sets the scene of a war situation.