When is a good time to use present tense in a story?

when you write as though the story never happened

when you write as though the story is happening now

when you write as though the story happened last week

when you write as though the story will happen soon

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The best option for when to use present tense in a story is "when you write as though the story is happening now." Present tense creates a sense of immediacy and can engage readers by making them feel like they are experiencing the events in real-time. This can be particularly effective in creating suspense or a vivid connection to the characters' emotions and actions.