71+ ‘Murder’ Writing Prompts
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St. Valentine’s Massacre
Reimagine the infamous gangland murder in 1929 Chicago as a supernatural event.
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Forgotten Murder
The protagonist discovers an old unsolved murder case in their relative’s dusty attic.
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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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Hushed Horrors in the Himalayas
Build a narrative around a group of mountaineers on a Himalayan expedition who stumble upon a murder mystery.
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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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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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Bloodline Secrets
Imagine a vampire detective who must solve a murder within his own ancient vampire clan.
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The Mystery of the Abandoned Mansion
Imagine a never-before-entered mansion that holds the key to an unsolved murder.
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Road to Redemption
Craft a story revolving around an ex-criminal who stumbles upon his old murder weapon while renovating his house.
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Deadly Vows
A couple recites their vows on Valentine’s Day, not knowing it would be their last day together.
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Whodunit With Wit
Write a suspenseful murder mystery at a comedic dinner theater where the actors are suspects.
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Deadly Game of Chess
Write a story about two characters engaged in a cerebral battle with the plot of a murder mystery.
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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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Transplant Tragedy
In your story, a heart transplant recipient realizes he’s re-living the brutal murder of his donor.
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Foggy London Streets
Narrate a gripping mystery unfolded on the fog-drenched streets of Victorian London, like in the classic “Jack the Ripper” tales.
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Frozen in Time
Write about a murder mystery involving an antique ice axe that was discovered frozen within a centuries-old glacier.
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Clashing Civilizations
Write a mystery that combines elements from two distinct cultures, creating a unique and confusing crime scene.
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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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Doppelgänger Danger
Write a thrilling murder mystery involving a victim’s evil doppelgänger who emerges after their death.
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Vacation Vengeance
Craft a murder mystery during a luxury cruise vacation where everyone’s a suspect.
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Sinister Seance
Write a murder mystery involving a seance gone wrong, where a spirit reveals a murder.
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The Enigmatic Journal
Pen down a murder mystery where the prime evidence is a victim’s diary filled with enigmatic entries.
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Terror in Paradise
A paradise island vacation turns into a nightmarish experience when guests start disappearing one by one, with little more than…
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Doppelgänger Among Us
A woman, distraught by a sequence of murders happening around her, clings onto sanity when she begins to spot her…
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In Silence, They Whisper
The residents of a remote town stop speaking altogether after a gruesome murder. The only communication they share with outsiders…
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The Final Portrait
A renowned artist known for his life-like paintings is found dead in his studio, with the last masterpiece revealing a…
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The Harvest Sacrifice
In a small farming community, a gruesome murder coincides with the worst harvest in the town’s history.
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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Scream
An isolated small coastal town turns sinister when the local’s beloved lighthouse keeper is found dead.
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The Haunting on Main Street
Write about a small town where a series of gruesome murders that occur seem to be tied to the local…
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Axe on the Doorstep
A well-liked local figure’s murder shocks a small town, and the only clue is an axe left on his doorstep.
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‘Ghostly Confession’
A murder convict’s ghost reveals to you the location of the body and the real murderer.
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Echoes in the Deep
Write about a ghost from the ship’s tragic past that starts making its presence known, after a passenger aboard a…
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The Secret Pact
Craft a suspense story where a group of friends aboard a cruise ship have all the reasons to murder one…
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Titan of the Seas
Write a story about a recently retired S.W.A.T. officer who witnesses a murder on the world’s largest cruise ship, and…
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Murky Waters
Pen a suspenseful tale where a renowned detective has to solve a murder mystery on a luxury cruise ship.
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Unseen Guardian
Create a detective story where the investigator, after being killed early in the story, continues their work as a ghost…
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Film Noir Fantasia
Craft a tale that combines the moodiness and mystery of film noir with elements of high fantasy.
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Bodyguard Betrayal
Create an account of an experienced bodyguard who is framed for the murder of their high-profile client.
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The Capsized City
Detective Blake must solve a murder in a city that’s steadily sinking into the ocean.
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The Familiar Stranger
In a small town, a local is found murdered and the prime suspect is a stranger who swears he’s never…
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The Victim’s Diary
The victim of the murder kept a diary that contains coded entries. Only by decoding it can the killer be…
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The Lying Detective
Your protagonist is a seasoned detective trying to solve a complex murder case, only to realize that he himself may…
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The Mute Confession
Write about a murder mystery where the only witness to the crime is a mute bystander.
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The Murder on the Midnight Express
Invent a tale where a detective must solve a murder aboard a moving train.
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The Shadows of the Forgotten Circus
Based on a detective’s journey to crack the cryptic mystery involving a derelict circus and its forgotten performers.
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The Locked Room Mystery
Compose a narration where a crime occurs despite the fact there are no apparent entrances or exits.
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Nightmare Dollmaker
Create a tale about a toymaker-turned-killer who uses his creations as deadly weapons.
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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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Culinary Catastrophe
Imagine a world where a renowned chef uses exotic foods as his modus operandi for murder.
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Melody of Malice
Fill your narrative with the thematic use of a musical instrument used as a murder weapon.
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Maritime Murder Mystery
Write a detective story about a murder that takes place during a transatlantic cruise.
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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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The Unseen Exhibit
Write a mystery story where the most relevant clues are hidden inside an overly crowded museum exhibit.
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Grim Echoes
Write a story about a private investigator solving a murder that seems eerily similar to an old, unsolved case.
