From reader Sam Ash Rob on Facebook:

“Re-reading 'Starshine', a fun game came to me. Post the opening lines of a famous book, and add 'and that was when the dragon attacked.'

I'll start.

'James Bond, with two double bourbons inside him, sat in the final departure lounge of Miami Airport and thought abo'ut life and death. And that was when the dragon attacked.'

Goldfinger, Ian Fleming”

My contribution:

"In the week before their departure to Arrakis, when all the final scurrying about had reached a nearly unbearable frenzy, an old crone came to visit the mother of the boy, Paul. And that was when the dragon attacked."

- Dune, Frank Herbert

This generated a really awesome thread on Facebook - so many great opening lines from incredible books, and each one turned funny, witty, ridiculous and more with the addition of dragons. ;) If you’re so inclined, give the comments a read, and add your contribution below!