Teens Mystery Writing Prompts

Write a poem that has an uncanny mood.

Uncanny is defined as strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

She didn't look up from the cracks in the sidewalk, nor did she turn down her street to go home. Instead, she just kept walking.

Write a story about a character attempting to vanish.

Write a story about a character who is being haunted by a song.

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

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...

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

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.

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.