Which of the following is a strong opening sentence with a hook?

a. the last year before mrs. carter's retirement, she decided to look into exciting trip possibilities.
b. in the following few paragraphs, you will discover the secret of creating scary monster make-up.
c. it was a pretty average day until my brother and sister decided we should create another project.
d. dr. adams, alarmed by my scream, turned with such speed she espied the creature before it's escape.