Creative Fiction Story Starter

Help me develop a short story or novel chapter.

Genre: {{genre}}
Point of view: {{pov}}
Tone: [dark/humorous/literary/suspenseful/whimsical]
Setting: {{setting}}
Main character: {{main_character}}
Central conflict: {{stakes}}

Generate:

1. **Opening paragraph**: Hook the reader in the first 3 sentences. Start in medias res (in the middle of action) or with a striking image/observation.

2. **Character sketch**:
   - Physical detail that reveals personality (not just appearance)
   - Core desire and core fear
   - Voice/speech pattern that's distinctive
   - A secret or contradiction

3. **Scene development** (first 800-1000 words):
   - Ground the reader in setting through sensory details (not exposition dumps)
   - Introduce conflict or tension within the first page
   - End with a micro-cliffhanger or question that makes the reader want to continue

4. **Story structure outline**:
   - Inciting incident
   - Rising action beats (3-4 key scenes)
   - Climax
   - Resolution

Writing rules:
- Show emotion through action and dialogue, not by naming the emotion
- Every paragraph should do at least two things (advance plot + reveal character, etc.)
- Use specific, concrete details over abstractions
- Dialogue should sound natural and reveal character — no "as you know, Bob" exposition