What are some common phrases used in narrative writing?

What are some common phrases used in narrative writing?

Some common phrases used in narrative writing include:

1. "Once upon a time..."
2. "In a land far away..."
3. "Suddenly, out of nowhere..."
4. "It was a dark and stormy night..."
5. "As the sun set on the horizon..."
6. "Little did they know..."
7. "In the blink of an eye..."
8. "Time seemed to stand still..."
9. "With bated breath..."
10. "Against all odds..."
11. "In the nick of time..."
12. "As fate would have it..."
13. "In a twist of events..."
14. "With each passing moment..."
15. "In the depths of despair..."
16. "Against the backdrop of..."
17. "With a heavy heart..."
18. "In the midst of chaos..."
19. "As the story unfolds..."
20. "And so, the adventure begins..."