Over 120 "Mystery & Crime" Writing Prompts
The quiet town of Shimoda, Japan, is shaken when an esteemed tea master is found dead during the Sakura Festival. A bilingual detective from Tokyo, fluent in Japanese and English, is sent to solve the case and uncovers a tangled web of community secrets stretching back generations. Dive into this detective’s journey as she navigates not only linguistic differences but cultural barriers to reveal the truth.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Multicultural Fiction
Write a story from the perspective of a rookie police officer who uncovers a long-unsolved case hidden in the false bottom of an old filing cabinet at the precinct. As they dig deeper, they must decide how much of the truth they should reveal, fearing it may implicate one of their own.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Police Stories
In a bustling market in Marrakech, a famed carpet merchant discovers a hidden note in a rare Berber carpet he's just sold. The message hints at an ancient secret long buried beneath the city’s sands. Write a story about how this revelation entwines him and his granddaughter in a dangerous puzzle that many would kill to solve.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Multicultural Fiction
In an eclectic neighborhood rich with diverse cultures, a series of meticulously plotted thefts occur every year during the community's vibrant multicultural festival. The festival's organizer, a former detective, decides this year they will uncover the thief. Explore the detective’s journey as they navigate this colorful landscape, using only cultural nuances and community tales as their leads.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Multicultural Fiction
During a severe winter storm, the power is cut off in a small mountain town. The local police station receives an anonymous tip about a potential crime at an old, isolated cabin. As two officers make their way to the location, they discover tracks in the snow that lead to unexpected revelations about the town's past crimes.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Police Stories
A crime novelist witnesses a crime that eerily mirrors a scene from one of their unpublished manuscripts. Using their deep understanding of crime fiction, they attempt to solve the crime themselves while becoming wary of whom to trust. Describe their investigation and the startling revelations they uncover about their own circle.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction
A seasoned detective nearing retirement is assigned to train a young, overeager rookie. Their first case together involves a sophisticated art heist that appears to be linked to a series of burglaries throughout the city. As they follow the clues, the rookie's unconventional methods prove unsettling, yet surprisingly effective.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Police Stories
A renowned crime novelist is found dead at a book signing, and the only clue is a page torn from their upcoming unpublished manuscript. An obsessive fan turned detective takes it upon themselves to piece together the story from the remaining chapters, believing the plot of the novel holds the key to unraveling the murder mystery.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Detective Fiction
Set in a small beach town where everyone knows everyone, a woman detective specializing in digital forensics finds her skills put to the test when a series of break-ins escalate to a kidnapping. The twist: the only clues are cryptic posts from the town's social media group.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives
In a bustling urban city in India, a young detective of mixed heritage stumbles upon a series of coded messages left at the scenes of seemingly unrelated crimes. Decode the messages with the detective, revealing a deep-seated vendetta that intertwines the fates of the city’s most influential families.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Multicultural Fiction
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