first lines meme
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killabeez and laurajv
Rules: List the first lines of your last 10 published stories.
See if there are any patterns yourself, or have other people say what they notice.
Unsurprisingly, these are all Highlander or MCU. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
1. Steve woke to a ticklish beard nuzzling across his cheek, into the hollow of his neck.
A Good Man, MCU, Steve/Thor
2. Steve held one of the rings up for a closer look.
The First Binding, MCU, Steve/Thor
3. The shock wave passed through the trees, through his body, dissipating into the wind.
Rusted Gate, MCU, Steve/Bucky
4. The lure of Immortal presence teased at Duncan’s senses as he carried his two bags of groceries down the Rue de St. Germain.
With Hands in his Pockets, Highlander, Duncan/Methos
5. After Peter turned to dust, Tony waited.
Tony's Choice, MCU, Tony & Peter
6. The sudden absence of battle sounds hit Steve first.
Starborn, MCU, Steve/Thor
7. Richie saw a flash of light catch the edge of MacLeod's blade as it swung toward him.
The Vitturi Theories, Highlander, Richie & Methos
8. Amanda faced the electronic panel to the right of the gray vault door.
A Dance Told in Six Parts, Highlander, Duncan & Methos & Amanda
9. Sam watched the sun rise over the Avengers headquarters and grounds, a gloss of gold and pink glistening across the Hudson, pushing the night away.
To Fly Toward a Secret Sky, MCU, Steve/Sam
10. They were on the street when the voice came through comms.
Twelve Times Damned, MCU, Bucky/Clint/Laura
and one more, because it's a personal favorite of my HL stories
11. Methos cursed as he sat in his car.
The Beginning of Always, Highlander, Duncan/Methos
I had a writing teacher tell me once you should always clue your readers in on who and what and where right at the start. Clearly, I took that advice to heart :D.
I could say I was trying to mimic Hemingway haha.
killabeez and laurajv Rules: List the first lines of your last 10 published stories.
See if there are any patterns yourself, or have other people say what they notice.
Unsurprisingly, these are all Highlander or MCU. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
1. Steve woke to a ticklish beard nuzzling across his cheek, into the hollow of his neck.
A Good Man, MCU, Steve/Thor
2. Steve held one of the rings up for a closer look.
The First Binding, MCU, Steve/Thor
3. The shock wave passed through the trees, through his body, dissipating into the wind.
Rusted Gate, MCU, Steve/Bucky
4. The lure of Immortal presence teased at Duncan’s senses as he carried his two bags of groceries down the Rue de St. Germain.
With Hands in his Pockets, Highlander, Duncan/Methos
5. After Peter turned to dust, Tony waited.
Tony's Choice, MCU, Tony & Peter
6. The sudden absence of battle sounds hit Steve first.
Starborn, MCU, Steve/Thor
7. Richie saw a flash of light catch the edge of MacLeod's blade as it swung toward him.
The Vitturi Theories, Highlander, Richie & Methos
8. Amanda faced the electronic panel to the right of the gray vault door.
A Dance Told in Six Parts, Highlander, Duncan & Methos & Amanda
9. Sam watched the sun rise over the Avengers headquarters and grounds, a gloss of gold and pink glistening across the Hudson, pushing the night away.
To Fly Toward a Secret Sky, MCU, Steve/Sam
10. They were on the street when the voice came through comms.
Twelve Times Damned, MCU, Bucky/Clint/Laura
and one more, because it's a personal favorite of my HL stories
11. Methos cursed as he sat in his car.
The Beginning of Always, Highlander, Duncan/Methos
I had a writing teacher tell me once you should always clue your readers in on who and what and where right at the start. Clearly, I took that advice to heart :D.
I could say I was trying to mimic Hemingway haha.
