Watching Your Language
Action, drama, romance, mystery, and suspense all require different types of story focus. mystery and suspense, for example, count on "less is more" so you "hint" at things but spare the specific details.
Mystery Savior Ch. 4
"even if those jerks are put on suspension, or even sent to some detention facility where they undoubtedly belong, there are still hundreds of other guys who will be willing to take their place!" i immediately regretted blowing up on him.
HoA Ch. 14: Out of the Shade...
"you like to keep your audience in suspense, don't you?" "wouldn't be where i am today if i weren't good as what i do, would i? ha- just wait and listen my friend. things are soon to get very interesting for our young traveler..."
Writing Advice: Show, Tell, Adverbs and Others
It's just as well, as we'd likely slip into a longer scene that would slow the pacing down, and remove a lot of the suspense and surprises that come as the rest of the film answers those questions.
Love at Twin Oaks Pt. 6
The two bucks stared at each other as long silent minutes dragged past. Finally Dirk spoke in a soft, growling voice, "Give me **one** good reason not to remove you from this property." Florien, who had been studying with great intent a spider...
First 3 Chapters
The sun was shining bright overhead, showering its warm rays of sunshine down on Tom and his classmates. Tom was relatively fit, medium height with sparkling blue eyes and a dazzling personality. "Hey guys, you think I can get Timmy's sandwich in the...
My Life as a Slave 8
He put me on suspension for a week. when raze got home she came up to me and for the first time we had an awkward conversation. there was a look in her eyes as well as a different tone in her voice.
Expiration Date, Part 1
It takes time to explain, and i want it to be when we are together, so i must apologize for keeping up too much suspense. will you trust me just a bit longer?"
Now You're In New York...
This piece is the opening for a horror short featuring my fursona, Darwen. Hope you like it - comments and feedback will be much appreciated (so long as they're not too mean). X-D \* \* ...
Silver Lining - 1
A few steps and you've got the suspension lines in a death grip. echo's envelope opens up into a yawning cavern around you. her taut, gray skin filters the morning light like gossamer. would it catch you if you fell, or would you punch through?
Roy, John, and Dr. Clint
"regardless, you will both receive three days of suspension.' the two boys were dismissed to the office. roy was glad he took the only big test he had before this stupid incident.
Amber Silverblood: Rogue Wolf, Chapter Twelve
**AUTHOR'S NOTE:** Remember, if you guys ever get tired of waiting for new chapters, the entire book is for sale on Amazon. Now back to your regularly scheduled insanity. ** ** **Chapter Twelve** I looked at Dex, and then down at the sidewalk...