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starters\u003Cbr>‘Suspense’ words:\u003Cbr>urgently quickly furtively\u003Cbr>rapidly suspiciously covertly\u003Cbr>speedily hastily quickly\u003Cbr>dilemma eagerly doubtful\u003Cbr>expectancy dread anticipation\u003Cbr>confusion fear concern\u003Cbr>hesitation cliff-hanger foreboding\u003Cbr>cloak and dagger disturbance\u003Cbr>‘Suspense’ sentences starters:\u003Cbr>Shocked residents couldn’t believe their eyes when\u003Cbr>In this sleepy village it was the last thing you thought would happen Jumping out of her/his skin she/he\u003Cbr>Making the snap decision to Imagine this scene\u003Cbr>An angry, local shop owner said, The world wasn’t ready for Time, I need more time\u003Cbr>No one seems to know the real story about\u003Cbr>How can we continue with It could have all be so different What does the future hold for Without warning\u003Cbr>In the final moments before Without a second’s hesitation\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|  |\n| --- | --- |\n| @DriverTrust • 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