Writing Prompt 3

Write an intriguing first line for a romance novel. Repeat the exercise, writing first lines for a mystery, horror, Western and a suspense story.

Romance:
Out of all the women in the world, why was it her that excited him most.

Mystery:
A loud screeching noise came from inside her bedroom closet, but she knew she was alone...or was she?

Horror:
Blood dripped from the blade of the Pope's butcher knife.

Western:
His horse liked her, so he supposed he should like the little gal, too.

Suspense:
Penelope awoke, finding herself sitting at a rest stop in her car, on the side of the highway...how she got there she didn't know.

Fantasy:
The king arrived with his sharriors, each carried the banner of war and a spear.

Historical:
"I find it most difficult to imagine why it is women are allowed to drape themselves in garments, which half expose their bosom, but scandalously labelled a harlot for removing her gloves in public."

Chick lit:
That was the best pick-up line she'd ever heard from a man...too bad she was in a gay bar.