Whispers of Hidden Love Letters

Create a narrative about a detective who is tasked with finding a long-lost series of love letters that are said to lead to an undisclosed treasure.

This prompt allows writers to combine a timeless romantic element—love letters—with a traditional detective story. The love letters offer an interesting narrative device, their contents providing clues that determine the detective’s next move, and yet, at their core, these letters also narrate a touching love story. This prompt requires the interweaving of clues, riddles and romance in a balanced and compelling way.