Hi friends,
I am going through a writer’s block regarding stories. Please send me the first line for a story, so I can build on it–any thing mundane or crazy would do.
I am picking this idea from Pete, who is by far, my favourite short story writer.
Thanks for the help in advance.
Discover more from Short Stories
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Short Stories 
I also write short stories. I write my stories based on a picture. This is an effective way to skirt around writers block. Check it out. emptyboat11.wordpress.com/category/snap-story/
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Emptyboat! Thanks for the suggestion. A lot of my stories are photo-prompt too. I am just not getting th same vibes from pictures now. I will definitely visit your blog. I love reading stories.
LikeLike
Thanks for visiting. I hope you find some solution soon. Writer’s block shouldn’t stay for too long.
LikeLiked by 1 person
:) I got a lot of help in the form of first sentences. Unfortunately, I am short of time now a days due to Ramadan. So, I’ll jump back once Eid is gone.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dogs know everything. The boy followed his Lab, his best friend. It was a different path, and that worried the boy.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Jennie! :)
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good luck, Shaily! I have added this one to Pete’s post as well: “As she walked towards the stage to pick up her literary award, she wondered what everybody would think if they knew the truth.”
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Olga!
LikeLike
I pulled the sliding door open just enough to squeeze through and I stood out on the veranda drinking in the cold pure mountain air. There was a full moon and I could see all the way down to the stream at the bottom of the garden.
LikeLiked by 1 person
A full moon night on mountains…a potent trigger for events. :) Thank you!
LikeLike
After reading the suggestions on Pete’s site – I couldn’t possibly top them!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hey GP! Come on! You can do better than that! I’m waiting for your cue.
LikeLiked by 1 person
“She wandered aimlessly through the maze, wondering what the surprise was when she emerged.”
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nice! Let me get through this maze first! 😃
LikeLiked by 1 person
haha, you asked for it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
The letter contained the most unexpected news she could imagine.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think a lottery, an estate from dead aunt or a admission to witch school are overused news…hmmm. Let me think… Thanks a ton, Lauren. I can hear the cogs in my brain moving already.
LikeLiked by 1 person
How about an unknown twin sibling, an unexpected all expenses paid admission to college, a secret admirer from the past, a biological parent that was unknown…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Unfortunately, I have already read all those. I will have to do a bit further digging. 😃
LikeLiked by 1 person
Why was everyone being so loud, and why was this stranger claiming to be my husband?
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s unexpected for sure! :) I accept the challenge, WB! :) Thank you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I look forward to reading what you do with this 😁😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Here is my offering, Shaily.
Her inner voice told her not to do it, but he had gone too far this time.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks, Maggie! Looks interesting!
LikeLiked by 2 people
I hope all the suggestions help.
LikeLiked by 1 person
They do, Maggie. 😃
LikeLiked by 1 person
She whispered, “Home at last.”
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thanks, Darlene! Let me see how I can twist them into a story!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Reblogged this on beetleypete and commented:
Shaily is trying her hand at First Line Fiction short stories. Please send her your first line!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Check out my reblog, Shaily. Someone has added a line there, and there may be others doing that.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great, Pete! Thanks a ton!
LikeLiked by 1 person
“It was so hot there, much hotter than he could ever have imagined it would be”…
Thanks for your kind words, Shaily.)
Best wishes, Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Pete! Surely there are places hotter than the Gobi. May be the Sun…or … well, let me think!
LikeLiked by 1 person