good starts to short stories

One good start could be a mysterious statement like 'The door at the end of the corridor was ajar, and a strange light seeped through.' It immediately grabs the reader's attention and makes them wonder what's behind the door. Another option is starting with an interesting character in an unusual situation, for example, 'The old man sat on the bench, his eyes fixed on a spot in the sky as if he was waiting for something that no one else could see.' A third way is to begin with a bit of dialogue that sets the tone, such as '"You can't be serious," she said, her eyes wide with disbelief.'

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.'

One characteristic is the use of a normal or positive setting. For example, a happy town with friendly neighbors. This lulls the reader into a false sense of security before the horror kicks in. Another is the introduction of a seemingly innocent character or group. Like a group of schoolchildren on a field trip.

Think about interesting characters first. What if you start with 'The detective with a limp and a twinkle in his eye entered the crime scene'? You can also draw inspiration from your own experiences. For example, if you had a strange encounter, you could write 'I saw a man on the street who seemed to be talking to an invisible friend.' Another way is to look at pictures or listen to music. A picture of a desolate landscape might inspire 'The desert stretched out endlessly before him, a lonely figure in a sea of sand.'

Peer influence. Maybe her friends smoke and she wants to fit in.

One great 'Ash starts with Gible' fanfiction is 'The Bond of Ash and Gible'. In this story, Ash discovers a young and timid Gible. He takes it under his wing and they embark on an adventure through the Orange Islands. The story beautifully portrays their growing bond as they face various challenges together.

A good start for a friendship story could be 'She was new in town and feeling lost until he showed up with a big smile and a helping hand.' This starts with a situation where one person is in need and the other offers support, which is a common theme in friendship. 'They had been neighbors for years but never really talked until one day, a shared interest in gardening brought them together.' This one shows how a common interest can start a friendship. 'When she dropped her books in the hallway, he didn't hesitate to help pick them up, and that was the start of something special.' This shows a small act of kindness leading to a friendship.

If I could do it all over again, I would cherish my time, enjoy my time studying, and get to know different people. I hope I didn't choose the wrong school and didn't miss the opportunity to meet you. If I could start over, I would stay away from those who don't love me and find someone who truly loves me. Life is short. We must face challenges bravely and use firm faith and courage to welcome a better self.

The following are a few recommendations for ancient novels that are very fierce at the beginning: [Carefree Legend: The female protagonist of this novel is very powerful. From the beginning, she showed the characteristics of being domineering and powerful.] 2. "Mortal Begins to Become Doctor Mo": The female protagonist of this novel was also very powerful from the beginning. 3. " The Bright Moon Spreads Over a Thousand Mountains ": This novel begins with the male protagonist's ex-fiancée reappearing. The female had lost her husband two or three years ago and had not seen the male protagonist for ten years. The moment she opened her mouth, she would softly call the male protagonist " Brother Yue Chen." The female protagonist was jealous and helpless. She could only ask the male protagonist if he still had feelings for the second female lead. The funniest thing was that the female lead's subordinates actually tried to matchmake the male lead and the second female lead. The female lead was simply angered to death by these pig teammates.

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.