Thank you to all who entered and all who voted. I was indeed inspired by the entries! Here are the Results:
First Place with 6 votes:
The split second before I hit the switch, it occurred to me I could prove her innocence.
- Sedayne
Ooh! This makes me want to read on and find out the what, the who and the how!
Joint second with 5 votes:
The split second before I hit the first chord, I realised everyone at the gig was someone I'd murdered.
- Rich.
I so want to know what happens next!
And
The split second before I hit the M6, I realised I'd left the kids at Frankley Services.
- Sedayne
On a roll this month, Sedayne, with 2 winning entries!
Joint Third with 4 votes:
The split second before I hit the ground, I heard my mother's voice saying: "If God had meant us to fly, dear, he'd have given us wings."
- E.G. Logan
Makes me wonder from what height?
And
The split second before I hit the lamppost, I remember thinking this Narnia place isn't all it's cracked up to be.
- Jonny
Love the humour!
Now over to @AgentPete for the Special Mentions:
So I was entranced, bedazzled, occasionally confused but mostly highly entertained by this month’s offerings!
The prompt was: The split second before I hit…
So Sarit’s otherwise-compelling offering of:
“A split second before I hit that jar of Nutella I knew that the wedding dress fitting would not go as planned--but hey, I kinda knew this marriage would not go as planned either…”
… is sadly disqualified. Ah, those indefinite articles, eh?
And once again this month, using my presidential-like powers of self-dealing not to say super-corruption – I’m granting myself the privilege of awarding not one – but two! – commendations. They are:
“The split second before I hit the button, Dandelion tossed her golden head and spat a dainty shower of silken petals to furl around my fingers and harden into a vice.”
– Jeanette
That’s a weird, read-me-twice, surreal not to say mind-warping image. I have no idea what’s going on, but I really want to find out.
And…
“The split second before I hit the blood-red button to turn off life support, her eyes shot open.”
– Jades
A simple but highly compelling first sentence. Dares the reader not to read on (we have to read on). Nice job.
And nice job, everyone. If you enjoyed writing your first sentences as much as I enjoyed reading them, we’ve both had a hell of a good time
Can’t wait for next month!
Your award points will appear like magic on your profile
First Place with 6 votes:
The split second before I hit the switch, it occurred to me I could prove her innocence.
- Sedayne
Ooh! This makes me want to read on and find out the what, the who and the how!
Joint second with 5 votes:
The split second before I hit the first chord, I realised everyone at the gig was someone I'd murdered.
- Rich.
I so want to know what happens next!
And
The split second before I hit the M6, I realised I'd left the kids at Frankley Services.
- Sedayne
On a roll this month, Sedayne, with 2 winning entries!
Joint Third with 4 votes:
The split second before I hit the ground, I heard my mother's voice saying: "If God had meant us to fly, dear, he'd have given us wings."
- E.G. Logan
Makes me wonder from what height?
And
The split second before I hit the lamppost, I remember thinking this Narnia place isn't all it's cracked up to be.
- Jonny
Love the humour!
Now over to @AgentPete for the Special Mentions:
So I was entranced, bedazzled, occasionally confused but mostly highly entertained by this month’s offerings!
The prompt was: The split second before I hit…
So Sarit’s otherwise-compelling offering of:
“A split second before I hit that jar of Nutella I knew that the wedding dress fitting would not go as planned--but hey, I kinda knew this marriage would not go as planned either…”
… is sadly disqualified. Ah, those indefinite articles, eh?
And once again this month, using my presidential-like powers of self-dealing not to say super-corruption – I’m granting myself the privilege of awarding not one – but two! – commendations. They are:
“The split second before I hit the button, Dandelion tossed her golden head and spat a dainty shower of silken petals to furl around my fingers and harden into a vice.”
– Jeanette
That’s a weird, read-me-twice, surreal not to say mind-warping image. I have no idea what’s going on, but I really want to find out.
And…
“The split second before I hit the blood-red button to turn off life support, her eyes shot open.”
– Jades
A simple but highly compelling first sentence. Dares the reader not to read on (we have to read on). Nice job.
And nice job, everyone. If you enjoyed writing your first sentences as much as I enjoyed reading them, we’ve both had a hell of a good time
Can’t wait for next month!Your award points will appear like magic on your profile
I'm more than happy to be pipped at the post in turn 
