There was a crackling susurrus from the raised torches on all sides.

Suddenly there was a crackling sound and then a flash of flame.

Then suddenly there was a crackling against the blinds, like falling hail.

There was a crackling in the room as cartons were opened.

There was a crackling noise from under his tyres when Joel set off.

There was a crackling noise through the speaker, then a voice.

There was a crackling of scattered shots from the startled Germans.

There was a crackling of the bushes, and this grew louder.

It was a crackling noise, almost as if something were burning.

There was a crackling of the brambles, succeeded by a stampede.

There was a crackling sound and Barbie dropped to the floor.

There was a crackling noise behind her, like someone treading on a twig.

There was a crackling noise from the static, somebody was listening.

There was a crackling, popping sound, as sinew and flesh contracted.

There was a crackling sound in her throat as she swallowed.

There was a crackling thunder and the earth elemental burst free of the ice.