254+ Category: Thriller Writing Prompts
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Virus Outbreak
Write a thriller about a lethal computer virus outbreak threatening global infrastructure.
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Cyber Espionage
Construct a scenario where a top-secret government agency is embroiled in global cyber espionage.
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The Religion of Tomorrow
Imagine a future where there is a new world religion; your protagonist is a key player – either a defender or an enemy.
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The Cult Within
In a world where religions are widely accepted, your character starts to suspect their religious community is, in fact, a dangerous cult.
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Sacred Scrolls
Your protagonist finds a set of ancient, sacred texts that tell an entirely different narrative than what is publicly known. Who hides them, and why?
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Unraveling Faith
Create a story where a devout follower of a religious sect starts questioning their beliefs after they witness a horrifying act in the name of their religion.
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The Chosen One
Write about a character who discovers they are the prophesied leader of a secret cult.
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The Reluctant Accomplice
Create a thriller narrative about an ordinary person who is unwillingly pulled into a crime, but then finds themselves deeply entangled.
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Corporate Thievery
Pen a narrative about a massive heist that takes place in a high-security, multinational corporation that causes international turmoil.
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Untraceable Killer
Outline a crime thriller revolving around an investigator who’s on the hunt for a serial killer whose murders are all seemingly unrelated.
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Stolen Identity
Write a story about a character who wakes up one day to discover that their identity has been stolen.
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Fear of Heights
Write about a character who must overcome their fear of heights to save someone they love.
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The Wrong Man Escapade
Imagine a scenario where an ordinary person becomes embroiled in extraordinary circumstances, wrongly accused of a serious crime.
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The Rear Window
Write a story where the main character, due to their circumstances, becomes a voyeur to an escalating incident.
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MacGuffin Hunt
Develop a plot where characters are in pursuit of a coveted object, but the true value or purpose of this object is never clearly defined.
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The Unseen Terror
Write a scene where a character realizes they are being stalked but have yet to see their stalker.
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Midnight Disturbances
Your character wakes at midnight each night, to a strange and ominous sound coming from within their house.
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The Phantom Phone
Your character’s phone starts receiving calls, but only dead silence or faint whispers can be heard when answered.
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The Labyrinthine House
Write about a character who moves into an old house, only to discover it’s bigger on the inside than it looks from outside.
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Whispers in the Wind
Describe an isolated location where your character can hear whispers when the wind blows.
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The Hidden Chase
Describe a chase scene where secret agents are guided by technology and IQ, not physical prowess.
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Chase in the Wilderness
Your protagonist is chased through a rugged and dangerous wilderness. How does they survive?
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Chasing Shadows
Write a scene where your character must pursue a cunning, virtually invisible villain.
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Race Against Time
Your character is involved in a high-stakes, time-sensitive chase where every second counts.
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Relentless Pursuit
Write about a protagonist who is being chased by an exceptional tracker, but they have an uncanny ability to lose them.
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The Past Revisited
Write a thrilling plot where an unresolved incident from the past haunts the present.
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Sinister Secret Order
Create a plot involving a protagonist who accidentally stumbles upon a secret society with sinister intentions.
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Dangerously Double-Crossed
Write a thrilling plot where your main character is double-crossed by their most trusted ally.
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Shadow of Surveillance
Craft a narrative where the protagonist is under constant covert surveillance.
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Voodoo Vendetta
Depict a tale about a serial killer who uses voodoo dolls to carry out their heinous deeds.
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Killer of Knowledge
Our protagonist is a detective chasing a murderer who kills with books—literally.
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Artistic Assassination
Capture a tale where a famous sculptor murders using his immaculate sculptures.
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Culinary Catastrophe
Imagine a world where a renowned chef uses exotic foods as his modus operandi for murder.
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Twin-hitmen Mystery
Two assassins discover they’ve been hired to kill each other, triggering a deadly game of cat and mouse.
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The Human Contract
An assassin is hired to kill a cunning and dangerous target, but through a series of circumstances they end up needing to protect their contract.
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Final Job Redemption
Your protagonist is a hitman planning to retire after one last job, but this mission goes horribly wrong.
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The Assassin’s Dilemma
Write about an assassin, who after receiving a contract, discovers the target is a loved one.
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The Forgotten Payload
Write about an aircraft carrying an unknown, dangerous payload and an innocent crew who must prevent disaster.
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Unseen Passenger
Craft a story around an unseen entity on board an aircraft, creating havoc and uncertainty.
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Emergency Landing
Imagine a scenario where a pilot and co-pilot are incapacitated, leaving an untrained passenger with a secret past to land the plane.
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Midnight Parachute
Craft a story about a hijacker who plans to leave the plane mid-flight with a stolen artifact.
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Turbulence
Write about a minor altercation between two passengers on a transatlantic flight that escalates into a major debacle.
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Betrayal in the Agency
Consider a story where you, as a spy, find out your partner has turned rogue.