Opening lines

The beginning sentences are supposed to draw readers in. I've always wanted to captivate my audience from the get-go, but really never put much thought into the process until now. Keep them guessing before they even turn the page. Spark interest in the first few words that will ignite a flame of curiosity and desire for conclusion through the rest of the story. A few words to burn through the rest of the pages. A few words to burn into the minds and hearts of those who even so much as glance over them. The follow-through is what makes the story, but those opening lines are what give them their chance. It's really cool to think about. And so, the act of writing becomes more of a refined art, though still as boundless and unpredictable as the emotions and thoughts it stems from.