We have been discussing opening lines for books recently.

You know the sort of thing 'It was the best of times ... it was the worst of times...'

Well here's a selection of our own.... in various genre styles....hur hur.

Only one thing could convince Dave to remove his foot from his grandmothers throat.
'What have you done with my hamsters', he snarled.

(Mark)

Sub-Commander Hrzzftzz tentacles stiffened in alarm
'Qyzzz ftzz heueeuer?', he mouthed...

(Mark)

Just before dawn, came the strangely comforting revelation that he was, in fact, a woman.

(Connor)

Not since Derby day had Johhny rode anything so delightfull.

(Mark)

The meeting wasn't going the way Michael would have liked. Time to resort to Plan B. He pulled a small gun from inside his brief case and calmly began shooting all his co-workers sitting around the table. Hearing the commotion, the CEO entered the room moments later to the sight of bloodied bodies strewn about.

"Well well Michael" he declared, "looks like you finally deserve that promotion".

Michael smiled, It had been another good day at the office. He was really looking forward to tommorows presentation to the Japanese Investors.

(Michael)