Opening paragraph for a writing competitionA Story by JazzThis is for a competition being run by a UK newspaper. The object is to write the opening paragraph to a story in 50-150 words. It also has to include the word 'row'. I set this in the Victorian era!I stood at the window, my hand anxiously clenched and held against my breast. The moon bathed the driveway in a milky white light. All was silent and nothing stirred. The occupants of the manor in which I stood rested safe in the arms of sleep in the many bed chambers surrounding my own. His arrival was imminent. I nervously adjusted my bonnet and pulled my thin lace shawl tighter around myself, my gaze not once straying from the driveway. The final row I was to ever have with my father had taken place the afternoon previous. Now here I stood, with only a small satchel stuffed with food snatched from the kitchen to my name, awaiting my destiny, my love…my life. © 2011 JazzAuthor's Note
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1 Review Added on September 1, 2011 Last Updated on September 1, 2011 AuthorJazzLincoln, Lincolnshire, United KingdomAboutHello! My name's Jazz. I'm 19 and I'm studying English Literature and Creative Writing at university. I mainly write poetry and short stories. I'm influenced by writers such as Emily Bronte, Charl.. more..Writing
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