Hi everybody
I am writing a short-story (horror, mystery) for one week now, I've finished it yesterday
But... I still have a problem, because I've tried two different beginnings
The first one is basic, you can't say nothing special about it, but fits well to the story (a kind of "I have a strange story to tell you")
The second one starts with a quote from a filmmaker, is more original, with some wit (since I'm quoting Woody Allen)
So, do you think it is right to begin a strange story by quoting a person who's more known for his humor, and which universe is diametrically opposite to this kind of story ?
Conformism or originality ?
A Fox
Yeah, absolutely, it does ! The charachter is exactly as you describe it !
So, he just Don't want to be there when his wedding ceremony happens
Also, the story is filled with his ironic or sarcastic reflexions !
So, do you think it's good to start whit it, even if what follows is more gloomy ?
JEALOUS NYADORO
The beginnings of Ada or Ardor is a quote of Tolstoy )
and, It isn't really my problem,
I just wanted to know if a humor quote fits in this genre of story
So, I still have two different opinions now ! :\
I agree with Quinn in that it's better to read in context.
Saying that I quite like the quote, it acts as a hook and foreshadowing. Does it also play into building up the character? Film buff, loner who would rather be at home on the sofa than in at a social do, sardonic...could be fun to play with.
The first one sounds good. Suffix it with '' I was never afraid of my wedding''. Kind of sets the tone for an intriguing macabre story. Another thing is l feel a direct quote is suitable mostly on essays