A good way to start a fantasy story is to introduce a unique and strange creature right at the start. Picture this: 'A small, furry creature with six legs and glowing eyes scurried across the moss - covered stones. It paused, sniffed the air, and then let out a high - pitched screech that echoed through the enchanted glade. The glade was known to be a place of magic, but this creature was something no one had ever seen before.' This immediately sets a fantastical tone and makes the reader eager to learn more about this strange new world and its inhabitants.
Start with a sudden, unexpected event. Like a magical explosion that shakes the peaceful village of the protagonist. 'A blinding flash of light erupted in the center of the village. The ground trembled as if in fear, and the villagers froze in shock. Then, from the heart of the explosion, a strange figure emerged, cloaked in a swirling mist of colors.'
Begin with a dialogue that hints at something mysterious or magical. For example, '“The key to the lost realm is hidden in plain sight,” the old man whispered to the young girl. “But only those with the purest of hearts can find it.” This kind of dialogue at the start creates intrigue. The reader wants to know what the lost realm is, what the key is, and why only those with a pure heart can find it. It also makes the reader curious about the relationship between the old man and the young girl.