Can you give some examples of the best beginnings to gumshoe stories?

A great beginning for a gumshoe story could be a mysterious client walking into the detective's seedy office late at night. The dim lighting, the smell of old coffee and cigarettes in the air, and the client's furtive glances set an immediate mood of mystery.

Sure. One example could be 'She opened the old, creaky door and what she saw inside made her blood run cold.' It creates suspense right away.

Sure. 'The Thin Man' by Dashiell Hammett is a good start. It has an interesting detective couple, Nick and Nora Charles. The story is easy to follow and still has that classic gumshoe feel with a bit of humor thrown in.

Sure. 'In a far - off land, hidden behind a veil of mist, there was a kingdom filled with magic and mystery.' This kind of introduction creates a sense of wonder and makes you eager to learn more about the kingdom. Another example could be 'She woke up one morning to find that her world had completely changed. The familiar streets were now filled with strange creatures.' It starts with a situation that is both unexpected and intriguing.

Sure. The 'rags to riches' plot is a classic. A poor character, through hard work or a stroke of luck, becomes wealthy. Think of 'Cinderella' who goes from being a mistreated servant to a princess.

Perhaps there's a story about a group of students who organized a large - scale charity event in 2019 to help underprivileged children. They might have raised funds for education and basic necessities for those kids. It was not only a great achievement for them but also a heartwarming story of kindness and social responsibility.

One example is 'Hills Like White Elephants' by Ernest Hemingway. It's a short conversation between a man and a woman at a train station, but it implies a lot about their relationship and a difficult decision they have to make. Another is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's a simple story about a small town lottery, but it has a shocking and thought - provoking ending.

Sorry, I don't have enough information to give specific examples from the 'best 2019 stories' as it's not clear what kind of stories these are.

The story of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' has a great twist. The fact that Dr. Jekyll and the evil Mr. Hyde are the same person is a classic and very impactful twist. It shows the duality of human nature in a very dramatic way. Throughout the story, you see these two characters as separate entities until the truth is revealed.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' is a great one. It has a wonderful narrative about love and social class in 19th - century England. The relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy is full of misunderstandings and growth. Another is 'The Great Gatsby'. It tells a tragic love story with a backdrop of the Jazz Age. The narrator Nick Carraway's perspective gives a unique view into the events.