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 ?
The first one is not really clear, but it won't be a problem if I choose it, it goes like :" I hate weddings. I never attended any ceremony... etc"
The second one is :" A greta filmmaker said once :"I am not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens.". I was not afraid of my wedding... etc.
After that the ceremony becomes strange and macabre, in a Poe-like way !
Are you able to share the two different beginnings with us? As then it maybe easier for us to comment on which one sounds the best.
Are you able to share the two different beginnings with us? As then it maybe easier for us to comment on which one sounds the best.