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Rated: ASR · Fiction · Mystery · #2293985

A two-sentence story hook inspired by an image. Hook of the Book entry for April 2023.

This was not the first time someone had disposed of a body in the depths of the lake. It was, however, the first time a body hadn't remained in the depths like it was supposed to.


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36 words

Written For: "Hook of the Book" Open in new Window.

Submitted via: "Round 1 entry"  Open in new Window.

Prompt: Use the picture prompt below to create an engaging opening. Your opening should be one or two sentences. No more.

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