the shining - stephen king sentence starters
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tw ; death , language , alcohol , implied abuse , violence
‘that’s a long time to have to wait.’
‘sometimes he does things he’s sorry for later.’
‘a man can’t help his nature.’
‘(name), promises don’t work with you.’
‘I really bitched things up for myself.’
‘that’s what I like about you. your taste runs to the quiet, the somber, the introspective.’
‘it’s like I can’t remember because it’s so bad that I don’t want to remember.’
‘this inhuman place makes human monsters.’
‘it’s been hell for you, hasn’t it?’
‘are you sure self - pity is a luxury you can afford?’
‘I won’t be mad. I can’t be mad, because this is too important.’
‘I want to do what’s right. And I don’t know. It’s like a choice between the fat and the fire.’
‘a real artist must suffer.’
‘each man kills the thing he loves.’
‘i’ve never had a nightmare like that. I never want to have another one.’
‘never gonna let me forget that, are you?’
‘go ahead, yell your fucking head off, that’ll make everything okay, won’t it?’
‘I talk in my sleep?’
‘i’m as worried about this as you are, so please … don’t shout.’
‘it’s time you got some of the home truths into you. they’re knocking around your head like a bunch of loose cue balls.’
‘you need to understand that we are snowed in.’
‘okay, I’m sorry. I’m sorry I sounded mad. it’s not really for you.’
‘you have to understand that some things … are hard to get over. you have to understand that.’
‘I like to hear you ramble.’
‘you know I’m telling the truth.’
‘you want me to apologize for calling you a bastard? all right, I apologize. I’m sorry.’
‘I always thought I could keep my promises.’
‘fire will kill anything.’
‘you must show them the error of their ways.’
‘a thankless child is sharper than a serpent’s tooth.’
‘I make my own decisions.’
‘we live to fight another day.’
‘you never loved me.’
‘you don’t know what you’re saying. you’re drunk.’
‘did you think I wouldn’t figure it out. did you think I was stupid?’
‘you’ve always been jealous, haven’t you? you couldn’t be satisfied unless you had all the cake, could you?’
‘i’ll kill you for that.’
‘you’re not there! you’re not there at all!’
‘you can’t stay long. because it’s coming.’
‘you don’t scare me.’
‘you’ll never get what you want from me.’
‘run away. quick. and remember how much I love you.’
‘you aren’t what you were, but that isn’t necessarily bad.’
‘we can’t have any secrets. that’s just how it is.’
‘sometimes I wish it had been me. it was my fault. all my fault.’
‘if things get too rough, you just call me and I’ll come.’
‘the way things should be and the way things are hardly ever get together.’
‘the worlds a hard place, it don’t care.’
‘that’s your job in this hard world, to keep your love alive and see that you get on, no matter what.’
‘you won’t die for a long time, will you?’
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the devil in me - the dark pictures anthology sentence starters
change tenses/pronouns as needed !! some lines have been edited for clarity / length / ease of roleplaying
tw ; death , language
‘I will never be weary of you.’
‘that’s my (name), always finding that silver lining.’
‘how’s the marriage going?’
‘I’m starting to think I’ve gone and married a thrill seeker.’
‘see what happens when you chase a thrill?’
‘this feels like some sort of treacherous plot.’
‘I know that word. it’s french for something illicit.’
‘you know, this tub is awfully big. I think there might be room for another body.’
‘I really thought you’d have a little more fight in you.’
‘don’t fight it. it will only hurt more if you do.’
‘it’s really tough when just being honest means everyone thinks you’re a bitch.’
‘I’m sick of being on my own.’
‘it’s a fucking mess, to be honest with you.’
‘I was born with the devil in me.’
‘I’m waiting to hear what the catch is, no offense.’
‘it was 100% your fault. because you fly by the seat of your ass.’
‘just trust me.’
‘jesus, you try to give someone a compliment… ‘
‘how are you not in jail?’
‘you watch too many horror movies.’
‘bitch, I’m always camera ready.’
‘stop trying to make me like you.’
‘try not to fall and die.’
‘this reminds me of shit summer camps.’
‘you’re afraid of heights?’
‘oh shit! we’re all gonna die!’
‘don’t look down.’
‘you always knew how to get me through the shit, didn’t you?’
‘you are such a dick.’
‘oh my god! I think I peed a little!’
‘this place does give me the willies.’
‘scream if you need me for anything.’
‘I’ve blocked that from memory and do not want it coming back.’
‘you talk in your sleep. not sure I ever told you that.’
‘you’re cute when you’re worked up.’
‘you trying to scare me now? revenge? cause, good job…’
‘if my cheeks are red it’s from this wine, not because I’m bashful.’
‘I’m just fucking with you I’ve wanted to kiss you for months. I just was scared to make a real move.’
‘you have to let this go. we’re fine, (name).’
‘in the work that we do - the very important work - the truth is the star.’
‘next round’s on me, promise.’
‘I’m supposed to buy ‘nothing’ is eating away at you?’
‘what about taking a huge risk and just doing something?’
‘flimsy. I don’t buy it.’
‘you trying to butter me up?’
‘why are you letting them all think I broke up with you?’
‘ugh, I can’t decide if that’s sweet or selfish. or both.’
‘you can’t just roll up and drive - by psychoanalyze me.’
‘you have to accept the reality that this did not, and will not, work.’
‘maybe we should just add this topic to our ‘discussion no - fly’ list’.
‘remember our talk about boundaries?’
‘that scared the fuck out of me.’
‘you know he meets anger with more anger.’
‘that… sounded very sincere.’
‘I deserve better than this. so do you.’
‘I heard enough, thank you. I know what betrayal sounds like.’
‘great. happy? you have a future, and I don’t.’
‘am I the only one whose getting really freaked out by this place?’
‘as much as it pains me from the depths of my soul to say it, I’m starting to side with (name) on this one.’
‘not that I want to agree with you like … ever … but that’s what I’ve been saying.’
‘don’t come crying to me if you end up dead.’
‘I can’t decide who the judas is. I have so many options.’
‘you’re going to find out very soon that you won’t get very far without being a team player, (name).’
‘you don’t always have to get a word in, (name).’
‘of course you’re enjoying this.’
‘what do we do? we’re like… alone here.’
‘this is my don’t be scared song. sing it and I won’t be scared long.’
‘choices, (name). make better choices. this is your own damn fault.’
‘it’s a two person job to pull (name) away from her mirror.’
‘hey, help! somebody help me, I can’t see a thing!’
‘try to relax, slow deep breaths. in and out.’
‘you’re okay now. you’re safe.’
‘I’m not fucking tired!’
‘kills me to admit it, but (name) is right.’
‘we don’t know that’s what actually happened.’
‘this is when you suddenly choose to take a stand?’
‘we’re not safe here.’
‘I think maybe you’re confused about what you saw in the dark.’
‘I know what I saw.’
‘we’ve already got a plan, it’s leaving.’
‘would it kill you to think positively for a change.’
‘your delusions make for such great plans.’
‘just stay put so I know where to find you.’
‘I’m leaving, (name). you coming or not?’
‘sorry, just… still freaked out.’
‘you really don’t care about anything else, do you?’
‘i’m freaking the fuck out.’
‘shit! gimme your hand.’
‘we’re trapped. jesus, we’re trapped!’
‘maybe you’re right. but you don’t have to be an asshole about it.’
‘maybe that was a shitty thing to say, I’m sorry.’
‘ no, no, no. don’t put ANY of this on me. this is all you.’
‘I guess I didn’t even think of that.’
‘guess I was holding out hope things would change for us. deep down, I’m still hoping.’
‘it was my fault.’
‘no it’s not fucking okay! it can’t be! I have to live with this every day.’
‘you have to get the fuck out anyway you can! just get the fuck out!’
‘there’s a lot of miles between eccentric and murderous.’
‘oh good, you hear a creepy kid voice too? I was worried I was finally snapping.’
‘I was worried I was finally snapping.’
‘are you losing your shit? ‘cuz I don’t need that right now.’
‘stop being such a damn wimp.’
‘are you okay? please say you’re alright!’
‘he wants us to chose, doesn’t he?!’
‘I don’t want to die! please help me!’
(name) is playing a game, and it’s no fucking joke!’
‘I’m suggesting we use our heads.’
‘we can make guesses all day, but if we die here it won’t matter.’
‘I’m not playing detective. I just want to survive.’
‘maybe isn’t good enough.’
‘no one is going to believe any of this without proof.’
‘crazy implies out of control. this is methodical.’
‘we’re not the first, are we?’
‘if something goes wrong one of us will be dead.’
‘you don’t have to do this.’
‘if it looks like it’s going south, get the hell out of there.’
‘please come back.’
‘if I see (name), he’ll wish I hadn’t.’
‘tell me you’ll be careful. tell me I’ll see you again.’
‘good, because I think I love you.’
‘well, now I have to come back.’
‘tell everyone I chose this. and if you get the chance to fuck him up, do it.’
‘how could you just leave her like that?!’
‘when I was a kid, I didn’t speak much.’
‘good thing you didn’t become a killer.’
‘suck it up, princess.’
‘I don’t suppose there’s any good news.’
‘if we go off - book we’re just going to make things worse. let’s stick to the plan.’
‘can you not freak me out any more than I already am?’
‘I was too scared to stop and look. I’m sorry.’
‘(name) you are out of your mind.’
‘I am not a murderer.’
‘do you hear what you’re saying? that is insane.’
‘you’re in shock and you’re not thinking straight.’
‘you’re in shock. all of us are. don’t beat yourself up.’
‘please tell me you can hear me.’
‘(name), I thought I lost you.’
‘no talking! I said hands where I can see them!’
‘after all this, starting over sounds like a good idea.’
‘so, probably not the right time to ask this but … like … are we a thing?’
‘dude, trauma - bonding is legit hot. fuck yes, we’re a thing.’
‘how could I forget? you bring it up every chance you get.’
‘what did you win?’
‘this is gonna be so much fun!’
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