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10 Opening Line Ideas

Tintfombi was usually more cynical.

"Never tell him!" cried Fabrizio.

Leeds had been without darkness since the incident.

Wes was usually more wise.

Dorothea was known for speaking out about race relations.

People trust me with their marriages; they shouldn't.

Dear reader, I wish I could tell you that I'm a funny person.

68 people have died trying to find the cursed necklace.

I would have defeated the aliens if it weren't for Russell.

Do you find me scathing yet?


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A blank page can be very daunting. Whether you've planned the perfect story or are suffering from writers' block, you still need to write that first line.

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