It Was a Dark and Stormy Night

"So I present to you twelve chapter 1s of novels that have never been written or, more importantly, finished.

"Maybe someday, after the kids leave and I have all sorts of free time, I'll finish one or two of these into full-fledged novels. But I doubt it. So don't hold your breath.

"Instead, just enjoy the potential of chapter 1. Who needs an ending anyway?"