Worried: "Did I leave the stove on? I swear I turned it off, but what if I didn't?"
Excited: "This is it. This is the moment everything changes. I can feel it."
Regretful: "If only I hadn't said that. Now I've ruined everything."
Curious: "I wonder what's behind that door. It's been locked for years."
Defiant: "I'm not going to let them break me. I'm stronger than they think."
Hopeful: "Maybe things will be better tomorrow. Maybe I'll finally get a break."
These are just a few examples, and the possibilities are endless!
To make your interior monologue even more effective, consider these factors:
* Character voice: How does your character speak? Are they formal or casual, eloquent or blunt?
* Context: What is happening in the scene? What is the character's emotional state?
* Purpose: What is the monologue trying to achieve? Is it revealing the character's thoughts, their fears, their desires?
By carefully crafting your interior monologues, you can give your readers a glimpse into the minds of your characters and create a more engaging and immersive reading experience.