Writing Tips
They don't know what's happening, and neither do your readers. again, sound things out in your head. is the action happening presently? is your character about to do something? did they do it two seconds ago?
Departure
«it'd be such a shame if it happened to them.⻠which brings up another thought. what if it happens to him? what will he do? how would he react? a cold sweat runs under his fur, and he fidgets. paces. he wrings his paws together.
Heart of Ice Ch.4
Everything happened so quickly that i didn't have time to figure out happened. i opened my eyes and saw that my face was buried into someone's chest; the fur was light brown with a bit of white, markus. "that...was close.
The Life of Another - Chapter 2
"roger, how well do you remember what happened last night? wait, i know, you can't talk... do you remember what happened last night?" i knew better than to attempt describing it all under the circumstances even if i could, they'd just think i was nuts.
"Family Tails" - Chapter 13
I'm sure they may want to keep an eye on me for a bit to make sure nothing out of the ordinary happens." "are you afraid of what might happen?" lupina asked. ron snorted a little, and stared at the fire for a bit.
Gortoz 'A Ran - Ch 1 - The way things are
It happened so fast that i wasn't realizing what was going on... the muddy boots below me moved fast, making a sway motion every time they touched down which made me nauseous. ..
Following Her Steps
"what, ah, happened to you?" she took a moment to compose herself, and then stood to close the open window. "i'm so glad to see you koov. so much has happened." "i could say the same to you." he let his gaze wander back.
The Life of Another - Chapter 29
It happens in cliché westerns and old crime dramas all the time, but there's some truth to it. people confess their love for someone close or maybe they cough out an apology for some argument that happened years ago." my ears perked.
Dog Boy - Chapter 6
"cut out all the fluff," i said, "what's going to happen to me? what _is_ happening to me?" my dad breathed slowly, seemingly collecting his thoughts. "the cancer treatment was given in the form of a pacified virus.
Chapter 5- Natural Talents
"now, now, runa, why don't we find out what happened first. you should know by now that these kinds of things happen. can you explain to me what happened crystalia?"
A Biography of a Human: "Lupercal"
What happens when we're ill or old? will we be thrown away like some old shoe?
All Alone (1-15)
He sobs, "when did this happen?" he pulls away and looks into my eyes, demanding an answer. "it's been happening for a long time." i tell him quietly. "when did it happen last?"