760+ ‘Suspense’ Writing Prompts
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The Unseen Nemesis
Dive into the mind of a villain who is an invisible presence, exerting influence from the shadows.
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Embroidery of Betrayal
Tell the story of a Jedi who, unknown to the Order, is a Sith infiltrator, and describes their role in the Order’s downfall.
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Mystery at the Museum
Craft a mystery story involving a problem at the museum that needs a solution.
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Ancient Rituals Run Amok
Write a story wherein archaeologists find a site deep in the jungle where ancient rituals have accidentally been reactivated.
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Unusual Heroes Journey
Write about an unlikely, ordinary object that has suddenly been given magical powers.
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The Minotaur’s Labyrinth Rebirth
Weave a narrative where an archeologist uncovers a hidden, elaborate labyrinth leading to the mythical Minotaur.
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The Aqua Labyrinth
Pen a tale about an underwater city that’s a labyrinth, filled with treasure, mystery, and danger.
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Lost and Found
Your pet gets lost and embarks on an incredible journey, eventually returning home. Describe their adventure.
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Animal Heroics
Imagine your pet has just saved the day, what did they do and how did the situation unfold?
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Carolers’ Christmas Revelations
Write a stage play about three Christmas carolers who find out a profound secret about each other during their practice.
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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 big game.
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The Journey to the Easter Basket
Write about an Easter egg’s anxious wait and secret journey from the dyeing table to the lush Easter basket.
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A Letter Yet Unopened
Describe a character receiving an earth-shattering letter that they are yet to open.
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Enigma of the Lost Civilization
Write about an archaeologist uncovering clues pointing towards an unknown, vanished civilization.
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Secret of the Abandoned Mansion
Devise a mystery involving an aged, deserted mansion locally rumored to house hidden treasures.
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The Music Behind The Magic
Write about the influence and importance of Tchaikovsky’s score in creating the magical atmosphere of The Nutcracker Ballet.
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The Ghost Town
Write a story about a deserted ghost town that isn’t really deserted, but the home to hair-raising creatures.
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An Innocent Abroad
Imagine a serial killer who travels the world, leaving a trail of bodies in unique locales.
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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 points to a serial killer.
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Warrior of Wasteland
Create an adventure set in a futuristic dystopia where a lone warrior has to traverse a toxic wasteland to find a fabled sanctuary.
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Corporate Chaos
Write a thriller drama about a high-powered executive who becomes a hostage during a corporate meeting.
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The Miracle Cure
Write a short fiction where a deadly disease finds a cure in the unlikeliest of places.
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Vanished in the Whiteout
Conceptualize a story around the sudden, inexplicable disappearances happening during harsh winter blizzards.
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Frigid Shadows
Imagine a story where dark figures are noticed by campers, appearing only in the periphery of their vision at night in the freezing wilderness.
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The Winterlake’s Tale
Create a story around a winter campfire, where the frozen lake nearby is rumoured to be the haunting ground of a sunken ghost ship.
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Frozen Fear
Write a story about someone who gets lost during a furious winter snowstorm, and happens upon a seemingly abandoned winter camp.
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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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Secret Identity
Write about a protagonist who realizes they knew the culprit all along, but under a different identity.
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Affectionate Assassin
Craft a story where a compassionate male nurse is accused of being a serial killer.
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The Double Life
Construct a story around a character who is leading a double life that they are desperately trying to hide from their romantic partner.
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The Breach of Betrayal
Create a suspenseful narrative where one partner is caught in a web of deception.
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Romantic Triangle
Write a suspenseful story involving a love triangle where the person at the vertex has to make a difficult decision.
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Secret Admirer
Imagine and weave a story where one of the main characters anonymously pursues their romantic interest.
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Forbidden Love
Write a story about two lovers from opposing social circles, fighting societal norms and prejudices to be together.
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Puzzle of the Enigma Machine
You are a talented cryptologist recruited to decode the decrypted messages from the enemy during World War II.
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The Unseen Patriot
Imagine you are a double agent in World War II, working to mislead enemy forces while all along being true to your homeland.
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The Villain Unseen
Write a story where the villain remains concealed and unidentified until the climax.
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The Blood Drinker’s Deception
Craft a story about a vampire masquerading as a human doctor to hide their murderous activities.
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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 its occupants.
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Double Surprises
Write about a scenario where both partners plan to propose to each other on Valentine’s Day.
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Unexpected Packages
Construct a story about a Valentine’s Day proposal hidden inside a seemingly ordinary gift.
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Classroom Cupid
Write about a time you played cupid in school to help a friend deliver their Valentine’s message anonymously.
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A Token of Affection’s Journey
Write about a Valentine’s day gift that gets lost and the adventurous journey it takes to get back to its recipient.
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Shadow of Coming Storms
Write a story surrounding a major catastrophe, dropping hints of the impending disaster from the very beginning.
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Hidden Code Horrors
Write a story about a computer programmer who discovers a chilling prophecy encrypted in a code.
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The Haunting Portrait
Write a story where an eerie old portrait in a dilapidated mansion comes to life at night, terrorizing its inhabitants.
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Lexicon of Lament
Write a piece on the psychological impact of horror, using precise and distinct words.
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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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Missing Puzzle Piece
Your investigation begins when a puzzle piece from a legendary missing puzzle is found.
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Twists of Time
There is a magic watch that can manipulate time according to the wearer’s will, but every action has unexpected ripple effects.
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Veil of Halloween
Design a compelling narrative where something magical or unexpected happens on Halloween night.
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The Shifted Reality
Imagine a story where the protagonist wakes up one day in a reality subtly different from theirs.
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Unexplainable Phenomenon
Your main character experiences situations that no one believes, but they know are real.
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Mysterious Pursuer
Imagine a story where the protagonist feels they’re being constantly watched or followed, but can never quite prove it.
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Haunted Mindscape
A traumatic event from the past haunts the protagonist as they try to make sense of a current problematic situation.
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Memory Maze
Write a story where the protagonist starts to question their memories and their own sanity.
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Dissecting a Climax
Choose a favorite book or movie and write about its climactic scene from your perspective.
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Subterranean City
Imagine discovering an entire, concealed city beneath the surface of your own town.
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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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Unveiling a Family Secret
Write a story about a character who, after their grandparent’s death, discovers a shocking family secret tucked away in the attic.
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Unearthed Love Letters
An ancient, haunted love letter is found on Valentine’s Day, stirring the ghost of a heartbroken lover.
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Mystery of the November Night
Write a mystery story set against the backdrop of a chilling November twilight.
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Quest for the Lost City
You are an adventurer on a journey to uncover a lost ancient civilization. Write about what you find and how it changes your understanding of history.
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Fantastic Folklore
Construct a story in which your character visits a foreign city and becomes entrapped in the local folklore.
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Campaign Intrigue
Imagine a hard-fought political campaign where a candidate discovers their opponent is resorting to sly tactics and manipulation to win the election.
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Epochal Time Travel
Describe a chase scene across different periods of history as both the protagonist and antagonist can time travel.
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Mysterious Stranger
Your character starts receiving anonymous letters containing predictions that always turn out to be accurate.
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Secrets in the Basement
Write about finding a hidden room in your basement that contains a devastating secret.
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Paranormal High School
Write a story about an average high school with an eerie secret – it’s haunted.
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Soldier of Fortune
Craft a story about an ex-military operative turned treasure hunter, who stumbles upon an artifact that puts them in the crosshairs of an illicit organization.
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Marked For Death
Create a tale of a protagonist who discovers they have 24 hours to live—owing to a deadly prediction. How will they confront their last day alive?
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The Lone Island
Stuck on a deserted island, your character comes across traces of inhabitance. Develop a story revealing the chilling history behind this solitude.
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Night Shift Mystery
Set in a sleepy, late-night store, your character interacts with a string of peculiar customers, gradually suspecting that they aren’t ordinary.
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Elevator Suspense
Write a flash fiction piece about three individuals who get stuck in an elevator, each hiding secrets that start to unravel.
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Mystery of the Lost Heirloom
Write a story around a precious family heirloom that suddenly goes missing.
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An Unseen Presence
Write a short story centering on a mysterious, unseen force that only the protagonist seems to be aware of.
