219+ ‘Detective’ Writing Prompts
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The Divisive Dilemma
Narrate a detective story where the protagonist has to solve cases and puzzles using division operations.
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The Missing Mascot
In your narrative, bring to life a story about a school mascot that mysteriously disappears on the eve of a…
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Easter Egg Mystery
Write a detective story where you find an unusually decorated Easter egg and follow the clues to find out its…
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Unsolved Murders
Write a story from the point of view of a detective investigating a series of unsolved murders, where the evidence…
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A Toast to Murder
Craft a whodunit story revolving around an influential figure poisoned during a celebratory toast.
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Silent Culprit of Silicon Valley
Write a story about a brilliant detective pursuing a notorious hacker who’s framing innocent programmers.
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Mysterious Manor Murder
Write about a high profile murder set in a grand manor during a gathering of wealthy socialites.
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Werewolf Detective
Write about a werewolf who works as a detective, and uses their unique abilities to solve crimes, while hiding their…
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Shattered Reflection
Write a psychological thriller where a protagonist with multiple personalities is both the detective and the prime suspect.
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Unravelling Mystery
Draft a detective story where multiple subplots intersect and influence the main narrative.
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Vampire Noir
Write about a vampire detective solving mysteries in a dirty, dangerous, and supernatural city.
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Night In The Vampire’s Den
Write about a detective working on an eerie murder case that leads them to a mansion with Vampire Lords as…
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Timeless Love
Marrying the genres of romance and mystery, write about a vampire detective who falls for a suspect who seems universally…
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Immortal Suspects
A vampire detective takes on a case where the suspects have lived through centuries, amassing incredible cunning and knowledge.
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Daylight Liaison
Imagine a vampire detective forced to work with a human partner during the day, breaking many of the traditional vampire…
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In the Eyes of Humans
Write about a vampire detective who is called on to solve a string of mysterious human murders that have all…
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Bloodline Secrets
Imagine a vampire detective who must solve a murder within his own ancient vampire clan.
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Forgotten Masterpiece
You are pulled into a cold case when an unrecognized artwork appears in a prestigious gallery.
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Jigsaw Memories
Story involves a detective piecing together fragmented clues from a victim’s journal pages.
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Decoding the Crimson Cipher
Write a detective story where the main clue is a cipher written in red ink, leading the protagonist through an…
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Code of Silence
Write a story where deciphering hidden messages in spam emails leads to a massive cyber conspiracy.
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The Unseen Face
Craft a riveting story about a detective who must solve a case with only the sound of the suspect’s voice…
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Labyrinth of Lies
Narrate a story where a charmingly deceptive criminal mastermind leads the detective on a thrilling chase, but with every solved…
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Ghost of a Secret
Design a premise where a detective must solve a sprawling mystery beginning from an anonymous, unsolicited letter.
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Obscured Reality
Craft a story where the detective, while probing into an old case, realizes that his/her perception of a past event…
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Secret in the Attic
Write a story in which the detective uncovers a hidden family secret by finding an object in an attic.
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Web of Deceit
Your velvet-gloved detective must navigate through the web of lies spun by a close-knit family.
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Spring Mystery
Mystery has unfolded in the spring forest and you’re the detective. What happened and how will you solve it?
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Underground Subway Pursuit
Write a scene where a detective is chasing a criminal through a maze-like subway system.
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Anonymous Tip
As a detective, you come across a life-altering piece of evidence in an unsolved case.
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Lost and Found Book
Suppose a book vanishes from the school library and mysteriously appears in the lost and found.
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March Equinox Mystery
Weave a mystery where the resolution can only be revealed on the March Equinox.
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Deception in the Dark
Write about a protagonist, an undercover detective, kidnapped by the very gang he was infiltrating.
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Puzzle of the Player
The star football player goes missing just a day before the most important match of the season.
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The Hoodie Phantom
A quiet small town is spooked by the appearance of a mysterious figure in a hoodie seen only at twilight.
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Journey to the Tomorrow
Write a suspenseful story of a time-travelling detective who prevents future crimes.
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Echoes from the Past
A cold case related to the detective resurfaces with renewed danger but a chance at redemption. How will they handle…
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Extortion Game
Develop a narrative where a detective is blackmailed into helping a wanted criminal evade arrest.
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An Unlikely Alliance
Write about a notorious criminal who is forced to cooperate with a straight-laced detective to solve a dangerous mystery.
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Chase through Time
Create a suspenseful cat-and-mouse chase between a relentless detective and a criminal with the ability to time travel.
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Secret Identity
In a world where everyone has a criminal alter ego, write about a detective trying to uncover the true identity…
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Disappearance in a Small Town
Write about the sudden mysterious disappearance of a high school student, and your detective journey to find them.
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The Steampunk Detective
Craft a mystery about a detective in a steampunk world working on a seemingly unsolvable case.
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Mathematical Intrigue
Compose a story about a detective who has to solve a mystery using complex mathematical equations or patterns.
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Locked Room Mystery
Write about a mystery involving a seemingly impossible crime committed in a locked room.
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Parallel Universe
Write a story about a detective who cracks the case by logical deduction, amid the improbable settings of a parallel…
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The Game of Chess
Develop a story where a detective must utilize the principles of chess in order to solve a mysterious crime.
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Riddle Me This
Write about a detective who must solve a mystery by deciphering a series of cryptic riddles.
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The Detective in Math
Write about solving a mathematical puzzle or problem as if you were a detective solving a crime.
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The Unseen Villain’s Bizarre Obsession
Write a suspense story where victims seem to be chosen randomly, but the protagonist gradually discovers a pattern.
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Memento Mori
Pen a sinister story about a serial killer who leaves a unique signature at every crime scene.
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Martian Murder Mystery
Write a story about a detective on a newly colonised Mars solving the first-ever murder on the red planet.
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Time Travel Target
Imagine a detective with the ability to time travel who must solve the murder of their future self.
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Cybernetic Assassination
Tell a story of a detective working on solving a murder committed via a network of sentient AIs.
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Parallel Universe Murder
Create a tale where a detective has to solve a murder that took place in several parallel universes at the…
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Mystery In The Greenhouse
Create a story centered around a mystery happening in a flower arranging shop or greenhouse.
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The Vanishing Pet Mystery
Write about your pet that went missing and how you solved the mystery of its disappearance.
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Red Riding Hood, P.I.
Retell the story of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ as a film noir. Give the characters detective-story roles.
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The Unseen Photograph
Create a detective story where a crucial photograph goes unnoticed due to a more compelling but deceptive piece of evidence.
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The Lost Manuscript
Write about a detective who finds a mysterious, unpublished manuscript. However, it may not be exactly what it appears.
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Two Sides of the Law
Craft a short story where you alternate between two points of view: the detective investigating a crime and the suspect…
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Spectral Justice
Craft a detective story with the twist that your protagonist’s consulting detective is a ghost.
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Disorderly Detective
Craft a detective story about a detective who cannot remember the details of the case he is investigating.
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The Accidental Detective
Write about a clumsy librarian who accidentally stumbles upon a crime scene.
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Alien Conspiracy Detective
Write a story about a detective who only solves cases related to alien encounters.
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The Case of Vanishing Cupcakes
Craft a detective story where the crime involves vanishing cupcakes in a sleepy small town.
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Transcendent Detective
Narrate a crime-solving story of a detective who can temporarily leave their corporeal form to gather clues.
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Animal Tracks Detective
You found some animal tracks in the mud. Describe the animal which left them and the journey it had.
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“No-Shave November’s Curious Case”
Write about an investigator who uses the change in men’s faces during No-Shave November to crack a case.
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The Formatting Detective
Imagine you’re a detective trying to make sense of a jumbled, poorly formatted essay. Write a story about your experience.
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The Missing Mascot
Your school mascot costume has mysteriously disappeared. Write about how you solve the mystery.
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Mysterious Mascot
Suppose your school mascot costume has been stolen just before the big game. Write about how you and your group…
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Secret Double Life
Write a story about a person who seems typical during the day, but leads a secret life solving mysteries at…
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Artistic Artifice
Weave a mystery where the crime scene is an art gallery, and the clue lies in understanding the artwork.
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Valentine Night’s Disappearance
An extravagant Valentine’s Day cruise witnesses the disappearance of a renowned romantic novelist and it’s up to a cruise-ship detective…
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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…
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Love Potion Fiasco
Write a detective story where a local matchmaker’s love potion has unpredictable effects, causing love-driven chaos on Valentine’s Day.
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Mystery of the Stolen Heart
Imagine a scenario where a priceless heart-shaped artifact known as the ‘Heart of Valentine’ has been stolen from a museum…
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Secret Admirer’s Code
Write a story from the perspective of a detective trying to figure out the identity of a secret admirer.
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Heartstrings of Deceit
Your protagonist is a small-town sheriff who starts to fall for a big-city detective while investigating a mysterious series of…
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The Compass Rose Affair
Write about a young amateur detective who starts to see her rival sleuth in a whole new light when they’re…
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Haunted Homicide
Weave a tale where a detective must solve a murder directly linked to a haunted building.
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Mysterious Moniker
Craft a thrilling story where the protagonist’s name has uncanny connections to a murder they’re investigating.
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Sinister Seance
Write a murder mystery involving a seance gone wrong, where a spirit reveals a murder.
