Over 200 "Thrillers & Suspense" Writing Prompts
After a revered FBI profiler receives a mysterious letter insinuating that his next high-profile case is personally connected to him, he starts receiving clues that suggest the killer knows more about his past than anyone alive should. Write a story about how he solves the case while unraveling shocking secrets about his own history.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Crime Thrillers
Write a story about a retired military officer who suddenly receives encrypted messages from an unknown source, hinting at a government conspiracy involving the squad he once led. As he unravels the messages, he must decide if exposing the truth is worth risking the lives of his former comrades.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Military Suspense
Imagine a world where reflections have an agenda of their own. One morning, a character notices their reflection attempting communication, leading to a horrifying revelation.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Horror
On the night of a total lunar eclipse, a hiker finds a satellite phone in an abandoned cabin deep in the woods. The phone begins receiving bizarre messages instructing them to carry out seemingly random tasks. With each task completed, the requests grow more perilous, revealing a sinister plot that the hiker inadvertently becomes the center of.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Craft a tale centered around a small town's annual festival where the mayor goes missing. Everyone is a suspect, and the town's dark, intertwined secrets slowly unravel as a local journalist digs too deep into the community's history and relationships.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Crime Thrillers
After purchasing an old, ornate mirror from an estate sale, a couple notices that their reflections begin to display actions and emotions that they haven't expressed. As days pass, these reflections seem to become more sinister.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Horror
In a future where personal memories can be bought and sold, the wealthiest citizens are able to erase their darkest experiences and live in blissful ignorance, while the poor are burdened with the traumatic memories discarded by the rich. The protagonist, a memory dealer struggling with their morality, comes across a memory so dangerous it could unravel the fabric of society.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Dystopian
Develop a story set in a dystopian future where political dissent is stifled by a powerful surveillance state. The protagonist, once a loyal government official, discovers a secret resistance movement. Torn between duty and a new understanding of freedom, they must decide whether to suppress or help expose the truth.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Political Thrillers
A skilled jewel thief, known for her precision and anonymity, finds an unexpected note inside her latest score at a high-stakes underground auction. The note pulls her into an organized crime conspiracy threatening to erupt into a city-wide power struggle. Describe her maneuvers as she uses her thieving skills to navigate this dangerous game.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
Crime Thrillers
During a severe winter storm, a small-town librarian finds a hidden USB drive inside a returned thriller novel. The drive contains unexplained, intricate diagrams and a list of names — some of which belong to influential figures in town. The librarian must decode the intent behind these files while unknown forces begin to monitor her every move.
Fiction
Thrillers & Suspense
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