Good beginning sentences for a story: 'In the dead of night, a strange noise woke me up.' How can I continue this story?

The moment I was awakened by that strange noise in the dead of night, a shiver ran down my spine. I was all alone in the house. I carefully opened my bedroom door and peeked out. The house was pitch - black. I remembered that I had left my glasses on the kitchen table, so everything was a blur. I heard the noise again, this time it sounded like it was coming from the basement. I was terrified of the basement, but my curiosity got the better of me. I slowly made my way down the stairs, my hand gripping the railing tightly. When I reached the bottom, I fumbled for the light switch. Once the light was on, I saw that a mouse had knocked over a box of old tools, creating the noise. I was so relieved that it wasn't something more dangerous.

For a thriller story, after being awakened, you grab a flashlight and slowly move towards the source of the noise. You realize that the noise is coming from outside your window. Looking out, you see a masked figure running away. You decide to follow, leading you into a dark alley. Along the way, you encounter various obstacles. You might find out that the figure is part of a gang planning something illegal in the neighborhood, and you've now put yourself in danger.

You can describe the noise in more detail. For example, 'It was a low, guttural growl that seemed to come from the corner of my room.' Then you could get out of bed to investigate, feeling a sense of fear and curiosity. Maybe you find a small, strange creature or it turns out to be just the wind playing tricks on you.

It might be an animal that got into the house. I first thought it was a mouse, but the sound was too loud for that. I tiptoed to the kitchen where the noise seemed to be coming from. When I peeked around the corner, I saw a raccoon rummaging through the trash can. I didn't know how it got in. I quickly opened the back door and shooed it out. After that, I made sure to lock all the doors and windows tightly.

It sounds like the start of a mystery or a horror story. Maybe there's a burglar or something supernatural causing the noise.

You can describe your immediate reaction to the noise. 'It was a dark and stormy night when I first heard the strange noise. I froze in my tracks, my heart pounding in my chest. I strained my ears, trying to figure out where it was coming from.'

It could be a raccoon that has found its way into the attic. Raccoons are known for being quite curious and getting into places they shouldn't. They might be rummaging around looking for food or a warm place to nest.

It could be just the old house settling. As houses age, the wooden beams and structures shift slightly, which can often create strange creaking or knocking sounds.

" Opening: I Awakened the Qingming Festival " was a novel. It told the story of the main character, Lin Fan, who obtained the ability to summon the undead and worship his ancestors after awakening the Qingming Festival. He then embarked on a journey to protect the planet. The story was set in the year 3019. After the Earth was hit by an extraterrestrial meteorite, an alternate dimension was opened, and humans discovered the awakening ability. This novel might meet your needs for Qingming novels.

Look! When he woke up, there was no one beside him, only an unfamiliar room. He felt around the wall and found a familiar figure in a painting. He recognized them as his childhood playmates, but he didn't know their names or where they were now. He tried to call out, but he couldn't make a sound. He felt a little scared and did not know what to do. He thought of his family, but they had passed away many years ago and he had no chance to reunite with them. Suddenly, he heard someone knocking on the door. He quickly opened the door and found that it was a stranger. He asked the stranger who he was, but the stranger didn't know who he was. He had no choice but to tell him his name and his story to the stranger. After hearing his story, the stranger told him that he had been in a coma for many years and had only woken up recently. He was surprised because he never thought he would wake up. The stranger told him that while he was unconscious, he met a mysterious magician who helped him recover his memories. He was surprised to hear what the stranger said. He thought of the mysterious mage and began to doubt his identity. He wanted to find a mage to help him recover his memory, but he did not know where to find him. Thus, he began his own adventure. He passed through a forest, crossed a mountain range, and arrived at a mysterious castle. There were many traps and dangers in the castle, but he bravely charged through them. Finally, he arrived at the Mage's hiding place. The Archmage was surprised to see his name. He told the magician that he had once helped a man who had encountered a similar problem and also met a mysterious magician. The Archmage decided to help this man recover his memory. So they began a mysterious ritual, and finally this person woke up and knew his identity and past. He and the mage had a wonderful time together, and they finally said goodbye and left this world.