Mystery Writing Prompts

However this image inspires you, create a scene that takes place in this setting.

When I died, my shadow decided they would take over...

A person realises that their partner is involved in a cult, and is slowly trying to indoctrinate them...

She wants to know his secret. He hasn’t decided what it is yet.

In less than 200 words, use this as the first line of a blurb, and continue building what you think this story could be about.

Create a scene where your protagonist receives a gift from someone they least expected it from...

'The truth finally came to light.'

Write a poem which ends with this line.

Mirrors of the Mind

Write a poem in any style or genre with this title in mind.

Create a narrative from the perspective of a character who has found out something they would rather not know.

You do not have to reveal what they know, but you should focus on showing how it makes them uncomfortable.

Your main character has woken up in hospital after an exciting night out, but no one will tell them why...

Your character wakes up at the same time everyday to the sound of someone calling our their name. As the days go on, the voice only gets louder.

Write a story about the voice, what it sounds like, and where it wants your character to go.

After the unexpected death of their considerably rich parents, the seemingly favourite child discovers they have been left out of the will entirely.

Continue this character's story from the moment they find out about the will.

Write a story set in a gallery or museum where only one item is exhibited.

Your significant other frantically calls you. As the call continues, you notice the person on the other end of the line sounds just like them, but the way they speak is slightly off in such a way that it brings an unsettling feeling...

Your character wakes up in an unfamiliar room where everything seems to have been perfectly tailored to their wants and needs...

Your protagonist receives an anonymous text saying "Do not go home tonight".

Continue the story from here...