Over 120 "Mystery & Crime" Writing Prompts
Write about a police detective who must solve a high-profile theft that took place during a black-tie gala at a museum. The detective discovers that the primary suspect is an old friend from academy days. Explore the conflict between personal loyalty and professional duty.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Police Stories
On the eve of retiring, a seasoned police officer stumbles upon an old, unsolved file that turns out to be the first ever case they worked on. Obsessed with resolving it before leaving the force, they return to the small town where it all began, only to find that townspeople are not merely unhelpful, but actively trying to hinder the investigation.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Imagine a detective who specializes in art theft. Their latest case involves a stolen painting rumored to hold the key to an age-old secret society. As they delve deeper, they find themselves tangled in a web of aristocratic deceit and historical conspiracies.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Detective Fiction
After a renowned graffiti artist’s signature tag appears at the scenes of multiple burglaries across the city, an undercover detective with a knack for street art is assigned to blend into the underground scene. What the detective uncovers is a sprawling web connecting the art world with high-stakes crime.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction
Every year, on the anniversary of an unsolved high-profile bank heist, a poem is published in the city's largest newspaper, hinting at the location of the stolen millions. A retired detective, haunted by the one case he couldn't solve, teams up with a rookie cop to finally put the pieces together. They soon realize that solving the puzzle could lead them into a much larger conspiracy.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction
A retired detective receives a mystery birthday gift: an old, unsolved case file from his past, now with a new clue enclosed. As he dusts off his investigative skills, he realizes the sender must be someone from the original list of suspects.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
The chief of a small coastal town's police department retires, leaving behind a sealed letter only to be opened when the first major crime after his retirement occurs. Write about the new chief's reaction and the ensuing investigation when a prominent local artist is found mysteriously missing.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Police Stories
A rookie detective is assigned her first major case — a string of break-ins that seem trivial but progressively reveal a pattern connecting them to the city’s historical underworld operations. Investigate how she unravels the mystery with her unconventional methods and what deeper secrets she uncovers about the city’s past.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Police Stories
A renowned female detective, known for her ability to solve puzzles, is confronted with a mysterious serial burglar who leaves behind a rare flower at every crime scene. As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that each victim is connected through a secretive book club.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives
A small coastal town, plagued by a series of inexplicably perfect burglaries, hires a retired detective renowned for his unconventional methods. The detective finds that each burglary coincides with the appearance of a traveling circus. Delving into the lives of the circus performers, the detective uncovers secrets far darker than simple theft.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Detective Fiction
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