Story Starter Sentences

“Once upon a time, not so long ago, in a land uncomfortably close by…”

“So, I know it looks bad,”

“What could go wrong?”

“Some nay-sayers will say what I did was “illegal” or “detestable” but I’m here to tell you what really happened…”

“Once upon a time, nothing went as planned.”

“I shoulder have believed them.”

“The clock had stopped.”

“Everything was going so well…”

I can explain.”

“I few regrets per the moment.”

“I’m not exactly sure where to start, but I guess the beginning is typically the best place, so here we go.”

“The sky above was entirely lit.”

“Once upon a time, the end was met.”

“I don’t know what’s with poet’s obsession with rain. It never did me any good.”

“Once upon a time, I grew up.”

“The sun was setting, but that’s when my day began.”

“Things are very different.”

“I looked into the distance, unable to believe my eyes.”

“So this tale starts boring, not gonna lie.”

“Some say I’m cynical, I warn you.”

“It started with an explosion. Do I have your attention?”

“I may have killed someone.”

“I stopped to catch my breath…”

Red Ink, Blue Ink: Rambles Between Two Parts of my mind

***

I must admit, I’m so very tired of it all.

Why is that?

There are so many things that need to be fixed in this world.

If you were made to fix broken hearts, you would have been born with a needle and thread.  

***

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? 

Everything I’m not.  

That is a lie that may you feel, but never believe. Remember, A butterfly cannot see its wings.  

***

What is the hardest truth for you to accept? 

You can try so hard and do everything right and you can still meet a sad ending.  

Why do you try then? 

What else do we know but to try.  

Is it worth it in the end? 

I hope so.  

***

I am breaking.  

For a star to be born, something must collapse.  

Does it hurt? 

Everywhere.  

***

How was your day? 

I came home last night. I sat down and was greeted with silence. Is silence loneliness or freedom? 

Only perspective can tell.  

***

People come and go. Why do you bother?  They are rivers, ever changing.  

They come and they go, but I will never forget them. Not even one.  

But do you not miss them? 

If someone leaves, another is met. When a door shuts, another opens.  

But do you not miss them? 

Yes.  Very much.

***

Tell me about the sun. 

It is alone yet still shines.  

Is that all? 

What else is there? 

It is alone, yes, but it is proof that endings can be beautiful.  

Only if you can see the colors. 

You have to look through the clouds.  

But is it not sad? 

The most remarkable things are both sad and beautiful.  

***

What troubles you? 

I’m scared.  

Of what? 

It’s not that I fear that I won’t be loved, but I wonder, will I ever be understood? 

Both would be the greatest gift.  

***

It is heavy, this weight we carry.  

Hearts of gold often are.  

Just because one carries it well, does not mean it doesn’t weigh them down.  

It hurts to care.  Is it worth it all in the end? 

Always.  

Writing Prompt: a Devilish Crime

Satan has been demoted from head of the underworld and overthrown by another fallen being. From there he was thrown to earth, trapped in a human shell. Driven mad, he goes on a rampage, murdering tens of people. But he is always careful not to leave evidence linking him to the kills. You are a detective and your job is to prove and convict the literal Devil.

Writing Prompt: The Great Race

The time is during the industrial revolution. You are a bright young inventor who creates the design for a giant blimp of an airship. However your design is stolen and copied and produced by a rival company. But as you look over their ship, you realize that they had only stolen a rough draft version of your plans and that your is the better model. To prove yours as the better model and clear your name, you and the rival company take your ships on a race around the world.

Partners In Crime Writing Scenarios

Some little minor plots to get your creative juices flowing for your Partners in Crime AU or story! Also suitable for role play scenarios or writing prompts. Just roll a die or two and run with the prompt that matches the number! Enjoy!

  1. Bank heist

2. Fake painting copy

3. Forgery

4. Arrested

5. Jail break

6. Street scams

7. Running into gangsters

8. Cooperating with the authorities. 

10. Jewel thief

11. Interrogation 

12. You and a criminal are after the same jewel

13. It’s a trap. 

14. Handcuffed together. 

15. Counterfeit

16. Bailing a friend out of jail

17. Running into an old friend that doesn’t know that you’re a criminal. 

18. Someone is going to squeal on you. 

19. Casino hijinks

20. Injured in a shoot out. 

21. Is there really honor among thieves?