I need a jump start

All righty. Here’s the deal. Give me an opening sentence to work with and I’ll see what kind of mini/shortshort I can come up with. My brain is stalled over here. Anybody. You, for instance. Yes, you, sitting there right now reading this. Give me an opening line, but it has to be a complete sentence. Or most of one.

All set? Good. I’ll tackle as many as I can. Check back to see what I’ve come up with.

And to clarify my meaning–I’m not looking for anything related to the story. I want something completely fresh, unrelated, different. “The avalanche thundered down the mountainside, sweeping the cabin off its foundations.”

Im no writer, but will have a go as this first note 😉 “Del awoke with a thumping hangover after spendig the whole night in the pub discussing the plans for this new game. He was to take on the role of a master wizard.” There two sentences! i hope you pay well for this 🙂

Me Explorer

September 27, 2003

Clare walked along the hillside, and knew from the scent on the wind, wild and sharp, that the coming storm would be magnificent.

Several times recently his medallion had twisted around his neck and

RYNRMN: Does that mean im not getting paid then???! 😀

He looked round at the sound of the engine getting closer…..

That last was me…signed in now!

abria

September 27, 2003

She never knew it was possible to miss something so much that it physically hurt. Or rather, someone. eh…taken out of my life story. haha

Sunshine Wolf

September 27, 2003

I dunno – something to do with sweaty bodies? LMAO. Seems you have quite a few choices to go with up there! On second thought – the hell with the sweaty bodies… how about a little senseless violence? No – wait – there’s enough of that reported on CNN nowadays – you’d be plagerizing!

wingèd medusa

September 27, 2003

“As she stood there holding the broken doorknob, she resigned herself to the possibility that this day wasn’t going to get any better.”

Ainekate

September 28, 2003

Heart beating wildly she sat bolt upright in bed gasping for air, her hands at her throat. How’s that? There’s some good suggestions here. I can’t wait to read what you come up with. *beaming you an encouraging smile*

gel

September 28, 2003

She knew she had locked the door and even put the chain on, yet how could it be that she just heard it open and close.

Mns

September 30, 2003

wow.. i’m a few days late. some good suggestions up there~

The Efficient Oak

September 30, 2003

I missed this entry, so I’ll just read. Unless I think of something while I’m waiting for my pizza to cook, in which case you might get a late entrant 🙂