A vivid description can also make a great novel opening. Such as 'The sun blazed down on the dusty town, the heat rising in shimmering waves from the cracked streets. The saloon doors swung open, and a figure emerged, his face hidden beneath a wide - brimmed hat.' This type of opening sets the scene and makes the reader curious about what will happen next. It gives a sense of place and a hint of mystery.
Beginning with a vivid description can be great. Like in 'The Great Gatsby' where it starts with 'In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since.' It gives a sense of the narrator's voice and draws you into their world.
One of the best openings is from 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen: 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' This line immediately sets the tone for the story which is centered around marriage and social status in 19th - century England.
One great opening is to start with a thought - provoking question. For example, 'Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a world without colors?' This immediately grabs the reader's attention and makes them curious to find out more. It sets the tone for a story that could be about a world where something fundamental has been altered.
Often, anime ops spoil the story by showing clips or images that hint at major events or twists. This can happen if the creators aren't careful in their editing. For example, a character's transformation or a big confrontation might be shown too early.
In 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' This opening is brilliant as it quickly establishes a social context and the central theme of marriage and wealth that runs throughout the novel.
In 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, the opening line 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' is brilliant. It not only gives a peek into the society's values and the central theme of marriage in the novel but also has a touch of humor. It makes the reader curious about how the story will unfold around this concept.
In my opinion, 'As the old house creaked and groaned, he felt a presence he couldn't explain. The air was thick with a stench of decay, and the shadows seemed to move on their own.' is a very effective opening. The description of the house gives a sense of age and decay, which is often associated with horror. The unexplained presence and the moving shadows build tension right from the start.
" Strange Time Travel " is an ancient romance novel written by the author Ah Suo. The general plot of this novel is:
The most unlucky transmigrator in history! Let's see how she can develop some modern gadgets in ancient times! A nonsensical idea, a funny plot, and an ancient life that made everyone laugh.
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" Rejuvenated Time Travel " was a novel written by the author, Yue Sheng Cang Hai. The general plot of this novel was:
Heaven will give this person a great responsibility, must first suffer his mind, splash his dog blood.
Transmigration? Come on, it went out of fashion 800 years ago.
Wuxia? What a joke, this kind of background was too old-fashioned.
Young Master Xia, Young Master Xie, Fairy, Demoness?
Noble sects, evil sects, treasures, the world?
Wait a minute, what's up with the transmigration god? I've never heard of a retro style transmigration?
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" The Exquisite Traversing Concubine " was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Ci Hai. The general plot of this novel was:
She wasn't afraid of transmigrating and becoming an unfavored princess. She was not afraid of meeting someone who looked similar to her previous life, but it was a pity that it wasn't him. She had the person she loved the most, but in the end, she was called a demon concubine. What had she done wrong in this stolen life? To treat her like this. The plot is fictional, please do not imitate it.
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" Crossing with a novel " was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Hong Se. The general plot of this novel was:
He woke up and transmigrated? Had she transmigrated to the novel she was reading and become the female lead?
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" The Most Awesome Time Travel in History " was a fantasy immortal cultivation novel written by the author, A Touch of Crimson. The general plot of this novel was:
I once cultivated the Star Reserve in the Heaven's Wall City and went to Mount Shu to search for opportunities.
I once fought alongside Qing 'er and personally sent Xiao Qian into reincarnation.
The lingering sorrow at the edge of the broken bridge, the life and death hatred under the Celestial Slaying Sword;
The long journey to the west, the distant Lifelong Realm, the vast stars, the Battle of Gods Investiture…
Pushing open the door of transmigration, the most awesome transmigration in history, traveling through the myriad worlds just to find the ethereal path of eternal life…
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" The Traversing of the World " was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Bibi. The general plot of this novel was:
Once I pass through,
Meeting, parting, meeting again,
After the turmoil of mountains and rivers,
To whom?
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" Love Through a Thousand Years " was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Feng Zhuang. The general plot of this novel was:
As he walked, he transmigrated. Of course, this was nothing strange. Anyway, all kinds of transmigration methods had been used by people. But who is as unlucky as me to be caught? Sigh, actually, there's no need to make a fuss about this. I'm not the only female lead who was arrested. What if he was kidnapped? Was it considered unlucky? Haha, this is also nothing! Anyway, no matter how unlucky she was, there would still be handsome men, right? Since that was the case, he would continue to be unlucky! The plot is fictional, please do not imitate it.
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" Quick Wear: Dog Blood All Over the World " was a sci-fi space-time travel novel written by the author, Mei Lian. The general plot of this novel was:
All kinds of old romance and melodrama. 1. The face-bumping meme of transmigration;2. The tyrant snatches the substitute meme;3. The emperor who doesn't love beauties and loves the country notes the lonely meme;4. The golden finger meme of rebirth and revenge;5. The sadistic love meme of the princess who marries on behalf of the princess;6. The princess of the fallen country admits her mistake;7. The wheelchair meme of being seriously ill;8. The return of the white moonlight meme;9. The campus prince falls in love with Cinderella's amnesia meme;10. The fantasy woman disguises as a man and challenges him beyond his level;11. The peach blossoms blow past and present meme. [Additional Story 1: Break your legs if you dare to be evil!] Side Story 2: Will I fall in love with you if you accompany me to dress and slice? Side Story 3: Being a star is better than being a top student. Note: 1. It's an ancient dog drama. Read it clearly before coming in. The bar is me versus 2. The female lead is the female lead in every world. It may also be a supporting role, a bystander, or a male. 3. There is no CP in the text.
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" Time Travel: Crazy for You " was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Yang Xi 'er. The general plot of the novel was:
I've seen many people transmigrate, but have you ever seen someone transmigrate into a monster? I've seen a lot of scoundrels, but have you ever seen such a scoundrel? She was so ordinary that she was not worth mentioning, but she had a heavy responsibility. He was in his prime, but he was destined to be together. After going through so many hardships, they finally got together, but they found out that everything was a well-planned conspiracy. Could their love continue? Where would they go? [The plot is fictional. Please do not imitate it.]
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I Have the Female Lead's Halo After Transmigrating was an ancient romance novel written by the author, the idiot detective. The general plot of this novel was:
She had accidentally transmigrated to a dynasty whose history could not be read, and she had even become an extremely ugly young lady of the Prime Minister's residence. Her first reaction was,"Can you please show me some favor, transmigrator?" This Host was too pitiful. Forget it, since she was already here, she would torture the scumbags when she was free and fall in love with them…
In 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief', the opening where Percy realizes he has dyslexia and ADHD but then discovers there's more to it, like his connection to the demigod world. This start is interesting as it takes a common struggle and twists it into something extraordinary. It makes the reader curious about how these 'disabilities' are actually strengths in his new reality.