219+ ‘Detective’ Writing Prompts
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Raising the Dead
A detective discovers the ability to communicate with the dead, directly getting first-hand accounts of unsolved crimes.
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Murder at the Casino
A private detective on a relaxing vacation gets drawn into a murder investigation at an extravagant casino.
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Post-Office Detective
A postal worker starts noticing patterns in the parcels and letters she handles every day, unveiling a criminal operation.
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Suburban Underworld
A noted detective retires and moves to a quiet suburb, only to discover it harbors its own set of mysteries.
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The Case of the Missing Heirloom
Imagine you are a world-renowned detective tasked with finding a stolen family heirloom.
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Cybernetic Serial Killer
Craft a thrilling narrative about a detective hunting down a serial killer who uses advanced tech to commit horrific crimes.
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The Unseen Exhibit
Write a mystery story where the most relevant clues are hidden inside an overly crowded museum exhibit.
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Cobblestone Crime
Write a story on an out-of-luck detective, navigating through the gritty cobblestone streets of a vintage city, hunting for a…
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Interface Detective
Imagine a future where crime scenes are digitized and detectives solve cases in a virtual reality (VR) interface.
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Hidden Motives
Pen a tale about a seasoned detective unable to comprehend the motives behind a perplexing crime scene.
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Unseen Clues
Write about a detective who realizes a crucial piece of evidence has been overlooked at a crime scene.
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Intriguing Investigations
Craft a mystery story where your protagonist is a detective racing against time to solve a puzzling crime.
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Infamous Disappearance
Imagine that the most powerful person in the world has gone missing. You are the detective tasked with solving the…
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The Perfect Crime
Craft a narrative about an exceptionally brilliant detective and a criminal mastermind who can pull off ‘the perfect crime’.
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The Ideal Suspect
Create a chilling narrative that revolves around a perfect crime committed by an unexpected suspect.
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Disappeared Without a Trace
Compose a narrative about a character who suddenly vanishes from a small town.