Can you give examples of good openings for stories about friendship?

You could also start with a simple, relatable situation. For instance, 'Tommy was so excited to go to the park. He had his favorite ball in his hand and was ready for a day of fun.' This makes children feel like they can understand the character's feelings and gets them engaged in the story. Another good opening for kids is a rhyming one. Such as 'Once upon a time in a far - off rhyme, there was a bunny that liked to climb.' Rhymes are catchy for children and can hold their attention better.

Sure. 'The door creaked open, and a cold wind swept in, carrying with it a sense of foreboding.' This opening creates an immediate sense of unease and makes the reader wonder what's behind the door.

A good start for a friendship story could be 'She was new in town and feeling lost until he showed up with a big smile and a helping hand.' This starts with a situation where one person is in need and the other offers support, which is a common theme in friendship. 'They had been neighbors for years but never really talked until one day, a shared interest in gardening brought them together.' This one shows how a common interest can start a friendship. 'When she dropped her books in the hallway, he didn't hesitate to help pick them up, and that was the start of something special.' This shows a small act of kindness leading to a friendship.

A foreboding dream. 'He had the same dream every night for a week. In it, he was in a dark, endless corridor with doors on either side. Each door had a strange symbol, and a cold wind blew from behind him, urging him forward, but he knew that whatever lay beyond those doors was something terrifying.'

Here's a more complex opening. 'In the middle of the bustling city square, a woman suddenly collapsed. As she hit the ground, a small, leather - bound book slipped from her purse. No one noticed it at first, but when they did, they saw strange markings on the cover. Those who looked closer seemed to be overcome with a sense of dread.' This opening combines a sudden event, an unexpected object, and a reaction from those who encounter it, all of which are great for setting up a mystery.

A long, lonely road in the middle of nowhere. The headlights of the car are the only source of light as the driver hears a strange thumping on the roof of the vehicle.

Friend lost job. Another got him an interview. True friendship.

Another example could be a story where one friend is in trouble and the other goes to great lengths to help. At the end, when the friend in trouble is saved, they both have a deep moment of gratitude and connection. Maybe one friend was sick and the other friend sold all their prized possessions to pay for the medical bills. In the end, they know that their friendship can withstand any difficulty, which is a really touching emotional ending.

Two friends planted a tree together. One friend got sick and passed on, and now the tree is a lonely reminder of their lost friendship.

One example could be 'We met on a rainy day at the bus stop, two strangers sharing an umbrella.' This sets a simple but relatable scene. It could lead to them starting a conversation, finding out they have common interests, and from that moment on, their friendship begins to grow. They might exchange numbers and start hanging out regularly, facing different challenges together and strengthening their bond as friends.