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.
The moment I saw her/him. This is a very personal and engaging starter. It can be used for love stories, stories about meeting an important person, or even for stories about a fateful encounter that changes the course of a character's life. It immediately draws the reader into the emotional state of the narrator.
Beyond the shimmering veil of time, a forgotten prophecy stirred...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sure. 'The Forgotten Diary', 'The Cursed Treasure', 'The Talking Animal'.
Sure. 'As the sun dipped below the horizon...' It sets a beautiful and somewhat melancholic mood. 'He heard a voice that seemed to come from nowhere...' which is a spooky and engaging opener. 'She stepped into a world she never knew existed...' This one makes the reader eager to explore this new world with the character.
Friendship. Stories about friends supporting each other through tough times are always heartwarming. For instance, two friends who start a business together and face various setbacks but always have each other's backs.
A post - apocalyptic world. A lone survivor is searching for a rumored safe haven. Along the way, they meet other survivors, some of whom can be trusted and some who are dangerous. This survivor has to use their wits and skills to keep themselves alive and reach the safe haven. There could be different challenges like finding food, water, and shelter, as well as avoiding gangs of raiders. It's a very rich scenario for a story full of action, suspense, and human drama.
Sure. 'Courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to act in spite of it.' This can be used in a story where the protagonist is afraid but still takes action to achieve a goal.