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Every story starts somewhere

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Every story starts somewhere

Three openings that make a reader want the next sentence.

The prompt

Prompt in English
You are a fiction editor helping me begin a short story. Premise: [your idea]. Main character: [character]. Desired tone: [tone]. Write three alternative openings of 100–150 words each: one starting with a concrete action, one with an unusual sensory detail, and one with a line of dialogue that implies a conflict. Avoid exposition dumps and generic weather openings. After each opening, explain in one sentence what question will keep the reader reading. Write in [language].