#firstlines

[A good story begins with the very first line. Craft out something dramatic or powerful. Grab your reader by the throat. Some good examples:]

1) "Clare nipped at the edge of Teresa's ear and purred, "Mmm... you taste like sweets. I wonder what your mouth tastes like?" by: Roxius, "Clare's Obsession" 

2) "Undine's disdain began when Galatea stopped to give a girl in rags a handful of beras." by: Hamstadini, "Strength Alone" (From "Girl Talk")

3) "He had been with the group of Claymores for six weeks - six weeks! - and he had never seen them this heated up over something!" by: Kraven Ergeist, "Pecking Order"

4) "Her body moved atop his in a slow rhythm, trying to savor every moment of their joining." by: Hamstadini, "In Fire"

5) "There were times Miria wished Clare had not been reunited with her young friend." by: Dany Le Fou, "Unexpected Consequences"

6) "It was quick. BRRRT! Or was it?" by: antiassasinguy, "The Fart"

7) "We've got one chance. Don't fail me Cynthia." by: Lady Katana4544, "Don't Fail Me"

I was tagged by @thethistlegirl about a month ago. I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to play along. Believe me when I say, it’s not you it’s me. I can’t quite seem to keep up these days. Le sigh.

So, the game is to post the first line of your last 10 published fics, then tag 10 people. I’m not sure I know 10 people here on tumblr who haven’t already been tagged, but I’ll do my best. Okay, here goes, last 10 from most recent, backwards.

1. Solid Ground (MacGyver)

Matilda Webber was no stranger to loss.

2. Sight Unseen (MacGyver)

“Get behind me! Get behind me!” Jack’s voice was tight, demanding. Bozer didn’t hesitate.

3. High Rise + Free Fall (MacGyver)

It started because of a paperclip. Or, really, the lack of one.

4. Mythology + Snare Net (MacGyver)

Jack Dalton opened his eyes to darkness.

5. Wolf + Snow (MacGyver) 

There was a sensation of weightlessness he associated with freedom when in a helicopter.

6. Anvil + Duct Tape (MacGyver)

The darkness was heavy, as if the very air had weight.

7. Devil You Know  (Defenders/Daredevil)

For a moment, it’s a perfect night.

8. War Scars (The Musketeers)

Four years, nothing but letters—few, far between, and lacking any true news from the front, but his words, none-the-less—and now here he stood, half-naked, water glistening on his bare chest and dripping from his freshly-shaved chin, lips tipped up in a confident smile cheekily asking if she’d missed him.

9. Breaking Point (Timeless)

Jiya held his hand loosely, fingers tangled enough to reassure him of her presence; Rufus followed her willingly, purposely lagging a bit behind so that he could watch her move without accidentally catching her eye.

10. The Raid (Timeless) 

They’d slowed their desperate escape the moment they’d breached the line of buildings, leaving the smoke, screams, and cannon fire behind them. 

I was tagged by @what-about-astoria

Due - Emotionalsupporthufflepuff

Draco glared at the silver and black metal box sitting on the antique sideboard in the drawing room. He could see his distorted reflection in the glass, scowling back at himself.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/19091899