One good line could be 'The darkness seemed to breathe, a living entity that wrapped itself around me.' It creates a sense of the environment being alive and menacing.
The old house stood at the end of the lane, its broken windows like empty eye sockets staring into the void. This opening line creates an image of a desolate and potentially haunted place, drawing the reader in.
The moon was full, but its light couldn't penetrate the thick fog that had swallowed the old, decrepit mansion at the end of the lane.
One could be 'I woke up in the middle of the night. There was a figure at the foot of my bed.'
One great line is 'It was a dark and stormy night, and the howling wind seemed to carry the whispers of the dead.' It sets a spooky mood right away.
A great opening is 'The old house at the end of the lane had always been a mystery. Everyone in town had a different story about it.' This makes the reader curious about the house and the various stories. For example, it could lead to a horror story, a mystery about a hidden treasure, or a family secret. The possibilities are endless, and it draws the reader in by presenting an enigma right from the start.
One good opening line could be 'The day started like any other, until the strange noise came from the attic.' It immediately creates a sense of normalcy that is about to be disrupted, which draws the reader in.
Some stories end well with a line like 'With a smile on his face, he stepped into the unknown, ready for whatever came next.' This shows the character's courage and acceptance of the future, leaving the reader with a feeling of hope and anticipation for what might happen off - page.
One good plot line could be the classic 'rags to riches' story. A character starts from a very humble or difficult background, like being poor and having no opportunities. Through hard work, determination, and perhaps a bit of luck, they rise to great success, whether it's in business, art, or some other field. It shows the power of the human spirit and the rewards of perseverance.
One good opening line could be 'The rain fell like a thousand tiny hammers on the tin roof, and in that moment, everything changed.' It immediately sets a mood of unease and signals that something is about to be different. Another is 'She opened the creaky door, not knowing what horror awaited her on the other side.' This creates suspense right away. 'In the dead of night, a lone figure moved through the fog - silent, yet full of purpose.' is also great as it makes the reader wonder who the figure is and what their purpose might be.
One could be 'In the dead of night, a cold wind swept through the desolate cemetery, carrying with it an unearthly chill.'