Which opening sentence (if any) makes you want to read on? (poll 10323758)

Which opening sentence (if any) makes you want to read on?

Secret scars are the hardest to heal.

Thirty years ago, she abandoned her old life, but she’s haunted by the shadow of her former self.

The past lingers on, etched beneath our skin …

At fifteen, she made a life-changing decision. Thirty years on, it’s time to make another.

What would you sacrifice to stay true to who you are?

There’s a secret at the heart of her identity. She could lose everything if it ever gets out.

Select up to 2 answers.

Keith Finlinson - 6 years ago

This was my first choice. My second was There’s a secret .... but with she could, rather than she’s sure she’ll
Clare Goodwin - 6 years ago

The one I’ve chosen feels the most immediate and ‘catchy’. Good luck with it attracting more readers xx