Over 120 "Mystery & Crime" Writing Prompts
A novice journalist stumbles upon an underground network of crime while researching for a seemingly innocuous article about urban development. Delving deeper, they uncover a story involving corruption, smuggled antiques, and old vendettas. Describe their risky path towards exposing the truth, risking their safety with every step.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction
The teen prodigy of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu dojo in a multicultural urban neighborhood witnesses a crime that threatens to expose a local politician's corrupt dealings with international cartels. With the community's safety in the balance, the prodigy must decide whether to reveal what they know and risk their family's deportation.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Multicultural Fiction
A famous crime novelist attends a writer's retreat and becomes unwittingly embroiled in a real mystery when one of the attendees mirrors the murder method from her best-selling book. She must solve the crime before the story catches up to her own ending.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
After receiving a distressing call from a woman claiming she has been kidnapped, a seasoned detective tracks the call to a seemingly abandoned warehouse. Inside, he finds nothing but an old, locked briefcase and a dusty diary containing entries that stop abruptly a year earlier. Explore how the detective pieces together the puzzle, dealing with his own troublesome past that intertwines with the case.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Police Stories
Describe a day in the life of a crime scene cleaner who accidentally discovers evidence that could solve a cold case. The discovery leads them into the dangerous world of crime and conspiracy, forcing them to decide whether to turn in the evidence or destroy it to protect themselves and their family.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction
A renowned detective receives an anonymous letter predicting a crime that will occur in 24 hours. The letter details are vague, pointing only to a popular public event. As the detective navigates crowds and chaos, they must use unconventional methods and instincts to prevent the crime from occurring without knowing who the perpetrator or the intended victim is.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Imagine a scenario where a seasoned detective pairs up with a tech-savvy intern to solve a series of crimes orchestrated through social media. Detail their generational clashes and mutual learning as they track down the increasingly elusive digital-footprint left by the perpetrator.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Police Stories
In a bustling city market, a famous painting goes missing from a high-security mobile exhibition. The main suspect is a street magician who claims he uses real magic. Write a story where your detective navigates the maze of city streets and conflicting testimonies to uncover the truth.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction
Imagine a story that takes place in a vibrant neighborhood in Harlem, New York, during the Harlem Renaissance. A priceless piece of African art is stolen during a lively street parade. The protagonist, a young African American detective, delves into the world of jazz clubs and poetry cafes to find the thief.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Multicultural Fiction
In a small coastal town, the beloved lighthouse keeper is found murdered, his body discovered at the base of the lighthouse. The only clue is a vintage gold coin clutched in his hand. Delve into the town’s secrets and histories as you uncover the motive behind the killing and the storied past of the coin.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction
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