Some mystery and thriller writing prompts to get you lot thinking

• #1 Write a mystery where thej murderer kills in their sleep.

Things to consider

• Who is the murderer?
• Are they good or bad?
• Are they aware of what they are doing?
• Do they get caught?

#2 A story where a civilian ends up helping some big organization (e.g. FBI, CIA, Homeland security, etc.) to solve a crime.

Things to consider

• How did the character get into this situation?
• Are they considered a suspect?
• Does the character have a chaperone? If so who are they
• How do people react to the main character?

#3 Write a story from the murderer’s point of view and how they evade the police and such.

• What was the murderer’s motive?
• Is the main character a serial killer?
• Do they evade the police? If so how?
• Do they want to get caught? If so why?

#4 Write a story where there is a supernatural or occult twist to the story.

Things to consider

• What was the cause of death?
• Do the characters believe the reason behind the kill?
• have there been similar deaths before?
• Who or what is the killer?

#5 They were being hunted, but by who or what they weren’t sure.

Things to consider

• Who or what is the hunter?
• Where is the hunt taking place?
• How many people are being hunted?

#6 Write a story about a thief planning a grand heist

Things to consider

• What is being stolen?
• Is there a lot of planning required?
• Is the item of personal or monetary value?

#7 This was perfect! We’d got him now, but then why did I feel like he was gonna give us the slip again?

Things to consider

• Who did they catch?
• Is the main character part of some sort of police force?
• Can their feelings be chalked up to paranoia?
• Why do they feel this way?
• How do the people around them feel?

Well here you are! I hope these help you to get your creative juices flowing and as always write on!

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