A strong start can also be an action - packed scene. Consider 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. Right from the start, we are thrust into the reaping, a high - tension event where Katniss Everdeen's sister is in danger. This not only creates instant excitement but also makes the reader care about the characters right away.
Some novels start with a very thought - provoking statement or situation. In '1984' by George Orwell, the opening description of the totalitarian society with the omnipresent Big Brother sets a very dystopian and thought - provoking mood. It makes the reader start to question things like privacy, freedom, and government control from the very first pages.
I don't know of any specific novel that starts exactly like that off the top of my head. It's possible it's a lesser-known or self-published work. You could try searching on literary databases or asking in dedicated book forums.
Starting with an interesting character in a difficult situation is also good. Like, a young wizard who wakes up one day to find his magic completely gone, in a world where magic is everything. It creates intrigue and makes the reader want to know how he'll get out of this mess.
By creating an interesting character right away. If the first few pages introduce a really unique or relatable character, like Holden Caulfield in 'The Catcher in the Rye', it draws the reader in. They want to follow this character's journey.
A mysterious setting can be a great start. For example, 'In a small, fog - covered town where the streetlights flickered ominously...' Another good start could be an interesting character introduction like 'There was a young girl named Lily who had eyes that changed color with her mood...' Also, starting with a conflict works well, such as 'The moment the letter arrived, his world turned upside down.'
Starting with a character in a moment of crisis is also effective. Maybe a protagonist is running away from some unknown pursuers through a dark alley. This creates immediate tension and makes the reader want to know why the character is in such a situation and what will happen next.
It's about a couple who fall in love on a particularly wonderful night and how their relationship develops from there.
I'm not entirely sure which specific story in the Book of Mormon starts with 'k'. It could be that there's some confusion or it might be a relatively unknown or misremembered aspect. The Book of Mormon contains many complex stories and teachings, but without more context, it's difficult to pinpoint one starting with 'k'.
A mysterious letter arriving at the protagonist's doorstep out of the blue. It could be from an unknown sender with cryptic messages that immediately pique the reader's curiosity.
One story could be that a woman starts smoking to deal with stress at work. The high - pressure environment and long hours made her turn to cigarettes as a way to relax during short breaks.
One sizzling start could be 'The first explosion ripped through the dawn like a jagged bolt of lightning, signaling the start of a war that would change everything.'