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10 Opening Line Ideas

I would have lived longer if it weren't for Geoffrey.

I only ever met one person I'd call truly adventurous.

72 years old and I've never missed anyone as much as I miss Ylia.

If I'd become a professor, I wouldn't have even had a rope on me.

Dear reader, I wish I could tell you that you're going to like this story.

Dear reader, I wish I could tell you that it ends well.

People trust me with their stories; they shouldn't.

If I could change one thing, it would be contacting the aliens.

By a sparkling and cool river, a camel reflected on the past.

Let's me honest Jonathan had grown accustomed to the finer things in life.


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