Pick up a book, flip to the first page, and read. “The blood was still warm on her hands.”
That sentence is a demand. Keep reading.
A powerful first sentence locks readers in instantly. It raises questions, sparks curiosity, and sets the tone. Instead of easing them into your story, you pull them straight into a moment of tension, mystery, or surprise. No…
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