Different Types of Openers for Sentences in stories

A Connective

While
Since
Whilst
So
However

Adverb with ‘-ed’ or –‘ly’

Surprised by...
Frightened...
Sadly...
Happily...
Overwhelmed by...

Noun + Verb + Adverb

Lights shone brightly...
Curtains twitched peculiarly...
Boys jumped  excitedly...
Buttons pressed furiously...
Leaves rustled softly...

 Adjective + Noun

Delicate snowflakes...
Sudden darkness...
Noisy children...
Twinkling stars...
Rushing water...

Using An ‘–ing’ Clause

Waiting for...
Shouting about...
Laughing because...
Hurrying away...
Running from...

A Simile

As quick as  lighting...
Like a tiger...
As loud as a  siren...
Like a mouse...
As annoying as a  fly...

A Feeling

Lonely,...
Upset,...
Excited,...
Confused,...
Ecstatic,...

Using ‘-ing’ and ‘-ly’

Scribbling frantically...
Running speedily...
Eating loudly...
Barking impatiently...
Sobbing  uncontrollably...