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Ironically enough, it began to rain. Just my luck, right? Desperate to get out of the cold, I rushed through the sopping rain and kept my jacket over my head ...

Other than endless nitpicking (is that a word?) a great beginning to a potentially good story. I love the detail, and the description is good enough to see. Try going ...

the prologue and beginning of a story in a series: Prologue A cold wind blew through the dark chamber. There was nothing in the cave except a large, reptilian skull. ...

I agree with all of those who say characters, or worlds. That's sometimes the best part, especially if it's a fantasy. You can do want you want, how want, whenever ...