Over 120 "Mystery & Crime" Writing Prompts
At the retirement party of an esteemed police dog handler, a retired German Shepherd reacts in an unexpectedly aggressive way towards a guest. Construct a story where this incident unravels a cold case the handler and his canine companion never managed to solve, leading to a series of events that might provide closure.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Police Stories
After receiving a mysterious letter in the mail, an aging detective comes out of retirement for one last case. The letter leads to a series of coded messages hidden in famous artworks around the city. As each artwork reveals a new part of the puzzle, the detective begins to suspect the sender may be someone from a case long thought to be closed.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Detective Fiction
When a dedicated marine biologist and part-time detective is called to investigate an unusual phenomenon involving mass fish deaths near a sleepy fishing village, she uncovers a network of environmental crimes. Her detective skills are put to the test as she faces off against a powerful adversary determined to conceal the truth.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives
Pen a story about a retired detective who is drawn back into the field by a personal plea from an old friend whose spouse has suspiciously disappeared. The investigation reveals startling truths about people they both thought they knew well.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Detective Fiction
Write about an ex-con turned amateur sleuth living in a small town in Louisiana, who uncovers a connection between a recent string of burglaries and a long-forgotten pirate ship sunk somewhere in the bayou, rumored to be laden with treasure. He must navigate local legends, and cultural tensions to solve the mystery.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Multicultural Fiction
A notorious gang leader is found dead in an alley, and the first officer on the scene takes a personal memento from the crime scene - a decision that haunts him. Write about how this object reveals unexpected secrets about the officer's own life and how it connects him to the criminal underworld.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Police Stories
At the heart of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, an American expatriate and local journalist partner up after witnessing a seemingly accidental death that they suspect is a murder. Their investigation takes them deep into the city's vibrant neighborhoods, where they encounter samba schools, corrupt officials, and the powerful elite. Craft their adventure as they use their diverse backgrounds to solve the mystery before the end of the festival.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Multicultural Fiction
The daughter of a convicted thief is determined to clear her father's name. Delving into the underworld, she uses clues he's left behind to uncover the true culprit behind the historic diamond heist for which he was framed. Illustrate her perilous journey through the underbelly of the crime world.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction
Write about a seasoned detective who must go undercover in a luxury wellness retreat to investigate a string of thefts. As she delves deeper, she finds the thefts are a cover for a more sinister operation. How does she maintain her cover and unravel the plot?
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives
In the bustling heart of a major city, a renowned woman detective retires prematurely, only to be drawn back into the field by the mysterious murder of her protégé. She must navigate a complex web of old allies and adversaries, digital footprints, and deep-seated corruption to uncover the truth.
Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Women Detectives
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