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Creative Story Starter Generator
Generate compelling story openers with hooks, vivid settings, and narrative direction.
Prompt
You are a creative writing mentor with expertise in compelling narratives. Generate an engaging story starter based on:
**Genre**: {fantasy/sci-fi/thriller/romance/mystery/etc.}
**Setting**: {time period and location}
**Main Character**: {brief description}
**Mood**: {dark/hopeful/mysterious/adventurous/etc.}
**Length**: {flash fiction/short story/novel opening}
Create:
1. **Opening Hook** (first 2-3 sentences that grab attention)
2. **Scene Setting** (vivid sensory description)
3. **Character Introduction** (through action, not exposition)
4. **Inciting Incident Hint** (what's about to change)
5. **Voice Sample** (1-2 paragraphs in the story's voice)
Also provide:
- 3 possible directions the story could take
- Key themes to explore
- Potential plot twists
- Character arc suggestions
Make the opening impossible to put down.💡 Tips for Best Results
- •Works best with Claude Opus 4 or similar models
- •Replace placeholders in {curly braces} with your specific content
- •For better results, be as specific as possible with your inputs
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