🖊 First and Last paragraph of your (current) novel 🖊

Yuhan 2021-12-15 14:16:20 UTC #1

Hello folks,

Let's do something interesting. Let's compare the first paragraph to the last paragraph of our current novel.

Add a link to your novel if you like.

I'll go first.

First Prologue - At the End of Time: '»So now it's happened…«'

Last Chapter 1 - Awakening: 'Whatever it takes.'

Elysee 2021-12-15 14:29:19 UTC #2

Hi here is mine,
First - The rose garden

The ‎two were quietly tumbling through the great hall of the palace.

Currently last Chapter (posted) - Cold tent

“I love you too.”

ivanskilling 2021-12-15 14:56:08 UTC #3

Oh this is an interesting exercise!

First paragraph:

As a kid, it was always easy to tell myself, “When I grow up, I’m never going to be like Mum and Dad.” In retrospect, parents don’t have it easy.

Most recent episode's last paragraph:

Something pinched at her heart, angering her. She clicked her tongue and stomped off, but not before throwing the last remark. “I don’t know what I did to deserve a useless kid like you.”

mrtoontastic 2021-12-15 16:06:02 UTC #4

Ooh, lemme try!

First The Legend Begins (Prologue): "Spirits of the world have always gathered in battle."

Last The Crippled Heart (Ch. 10 - Finale): "And with that, I gathered my things and made the long walk home."

Yuhan 2021-12-15 16:15:24 UTC #5

Uhh I like that one

JoblessInUSA 2021-12-15 17:02:03 UTC #6

This is a fun idea

First paragraph of Chapter 1:

"Lady Fellanie Anne Misdemeanir, you dare to torment our Divine Saintess," exclaimed an angry Asholle, Isekia's second prince, as he splashed dark fermented grape juice at my face from the second-floor balcony of the ballroom.

Last Paragraph of Chapter 8:

Fuck you too, Your Grace!

Swamp 2021-12-16 21:12:19 UTC #7

First Paragraph:

Somebody had been in the house.
She hadn't noticed when she got in the shower, stumbling sweat soaked out of nightmares into cold water and a semblance of humanity. Now, clear-headed and dripping on the bathroom tile, she could smell something off.

Latest (Posted) Paragraph

Some conversations went over better when the sun was up.

EncryptedWriting 2021-12-16 21:19:36 UTC #8

Ooh! I would do my finished novel, but here is my new one!

Prologue: “Have you heard the rumors, kind sir?”

Current chapter that is so not ready for publishing: The werewolf steps out of the shadows and inches slowly, getting closer to Evangeline. Only now can she see the blood splattered along its long muzzle, and it only seems to get more intimidating as she realizes the height of it. On two long legs, it easily reaches eight feet tall, and the sight of those claws, well, Evangeline can only shrink slightly as the werewolf flexes them.

sarahmassey998 2021-12-17 00:12:47 UTC #9

Here it is with absolutely no context.

Prologue: "Henry’s fingers swam through the ice, the sharp cold needling the skin as he dug deeper. He plucked a can from the Styrofoam cooler, transferred it to his other hand, and violently shook the frozen appendage to get the feeling back. It was still numb when he cracked the tab open and swore under his breath before taking a sip."

Witch of the east: Part 1:“She’s not my Lady!” Ojo yelled with all the venom he could muster. “I was supposed to be Lady Dawsis’s heir not her!”

EchoMan 2021-12-17 13:59:33 UTC #10

This sounds like fun, here's mine:

First Paragraph:

A figure on a dusty white speeder bike emerged from the shimmering desert haze. Materialising out of the scorching heat of the Jackson Badlands as if by magic.
There was a weary purpose to the way they rode. As if they had been on the move for a long time, but were now, finally, approaching a destination.
That destination lay not more than a quarter mile ahead.

Last Paragraph so far:

McAllister nodded in understanding. There was no need to finish the sentence. He knew if he crossed this man, he wouldn't live to regret it.

And this is the novel, feel free to check it out and subscribe if you're interested:

silenthisper 2021-12-20 12:18:48 UTC #11

Hey!

This is definitely an interesting concept. So, here's mine.

First Paragraph: Prologue

For people who feel unheard and alone, struggling to navigate the difficult waters of life.

Second Paragraph: "Origins" - Origins of Revnium's Successor Part 1

On that day... her worst fear came true, and along with it, her world came crashing down right before her very eyes.

Side note, I am currently working on Part 2 of Origins and if it goes well, should be able to update that by end of December.

vladkp2016 2021-12-20 12:34:42 UTC #12

Hey!

First Paragraph:
The port on the outskirts of the city was blown by winds from all directions. People tried to get into the city as soon as possible. It was cool outside. The first thing that a traveler saw upon entering the city was a hotel with a bar. A couple passed by the building: a man and a woman, apparently deciding to spend their vacation in an exotic corner of the galaxy.

Last Paragraph:
“Good question!” The old man praised.

Jastra 2021-12-26 00:59:08 UTC #13

Oh, that sound's like fun. Here's mine

First paragraph (Prolog - If only):

If only someone had told me, how desperate death’s scent reeks. Maybe I could have warned the others then, that the danger was too severe. I wish I could blame myself, I’d love to claim there was this ominous feeling that forbade disaster, and we had simply ignored it. That way, at least there ever was a chance for things to turn out differently. But there never was, was there?

Last paragraph on the released chapters so far (Another rift appears):

His fingers tipped on the steering wheel in time to match the lyrics the radio shouted at us. I laughed at him as we got into the car and set out, while ‘Wrong side of heaven’ from ‘Five Finger Death Punch’ accompanied us like a secret hymn.

system 2022-01-25 00:59:22 UTC #14

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