Mystery Writing Prompts

Ahead of you, footprints appear on the beach heading into the ocean, but there is no one in sight.

Write a short story or scene about the character pictured above.

Your protagonist works in a dry-cleaners, and finds something concerning in the pocket of a jacket...

The protagonist realises they can't remember how or where they first met their partner...

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.