760+ ‘Suspense’ Writing Prompts
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Bunny’s Lost Baskets
Imagine one Easter where all the Easter Bunny’s baskets go missing and the journey embarked to find them.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis Reimagined
Create a suspense-filled narrative focused on backroom negotiations during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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The King’s Mystery
Create a thrilling mystery based on the unexpected disappearance of a King.
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Tangled Threads
A crucial secret comes to light that links all previously unrelated events and characters.
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Dreadful Countdown
Your protagonist receives a mysterious, suspense-filled warning counting down to a catastrophic event.
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Devious Deception
Imagine a scenario where everyone around the main character seems to hide a secret.
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Shadow Stalker
Write a story where the protagonist is not sure if they are being followed or it’s just their paranoia.
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Missing Pieces
Write a story where the main character is in possession of a mysterious object, the significance of which is revealed as the story unfolds.
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Portents and Predicaments
Write a short piece including a prediction, sign or portent that hint about an upcoming disaster or tragedy.
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Foreshadowing in an Innocent Gesture
Describe a seemingly innocuous act that becomes significant later in the tale.
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Forgotten Diary
An old diary shows up one day, and the entries are eerily addressed to your protagonist.
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Double Life
Write about a character leading a double life and the dramatic irony that unfolds as the character’s loved ones remain unaware of it.
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Hidden Truths
Write a story where the protagonist is trying to uncover a secret that the reader already knows.
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A Change of Heart
Your protagonist is a terrorist plotting a major attack, but has second thoughts and attempts to halt the operation.
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Infiltration
Write a tale where the protagonist is a spy who must infiltrate a ruthless terrorist faction.
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Campfire Ghost Stories
Craft a spooky ghost tale that you would tell around the campfire at summer camp.
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Cursed Island
Imagine a voyage to an unchartered island that is rumored to carry a centuries-old curse.
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Shadowed Citadel
In a setting of medieval fantasy, flesh out a fortress darkened by ominous looming clouds and shrouded secrecy.
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Unanticipated Consequence
A clueless vacationer accidentally deciphers an ancient scroll leading to a concealed treasure, propelling them right into the heart of an underworld power struggle.
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The Skull’s Echo
Your protagonist stumbles upon a mystical skull that whispers prophecies of disaster, but nobody believes them until one prophecy comes true.
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The Last Hourglass
Imagine your protagonist finding an hourglass that runs out in seven days and brings about an irreversible change.
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Time Predictor
Write a sci-fi thriller about an AI that predicts a disastrous event from the future.
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The Photograph’s Secret
Story of a protagonist who uses historical photographs to time-travel and solve mysteries from the past.
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Borrowed Time
A character has found an artifact that allows them to time travel, but each trip shortens their life.
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Quantum Carousel
Create a suspenseful account of a protagonist who randomly time-travels every 24 hours.
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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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The Search for the Last Tree
Create a story where a group of survivors embark on a journey to find the world’s last living tree.
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Voyage Across the Poisoned Seas
Essay a treacherous journey across a perilous and poisoned ocean in search of a safe haven.
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Survivors in the Silent City
Imagine a group of survivors scavenging a large, silent city filled with danger.
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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 it?
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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 of an elusive thief.
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The Funny Spy
Narrate a suspenseful story of a spy who unintentionally brings laughable calamities to his serious missions.
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Stand-Up Comedian Kidnap
Create a comedic story where a renowned stand-up comedian is abducted by an envious competitor.
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The After Dinner Game
Present a playful yet suspenseful scenario where a group of friends take part in a seemingly benign game that slowly turns into a grave matter.
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The Comedic Heist
Tell a story of a group of underdog thieves planning and executing a risky heist, while also dealing with hilariously unexpected mishaps.
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The Alien Invasion
Imagine waking up to an extraterrestrial invasion; write about your fight for survival.
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Cryptic Seance
Write a thriller about a group of friends who inadvertently awaken a vengeful spirit during an innocent game of ‘Ouija’.
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Cavernous Echoes
In an eerie setting of your choosing, describe the environment relying heavily on auditory cues and sounds.
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Mystery Of The Haunted Library
Write about a group of young detectives solving a ghostly mystery in their local library.
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The Championship Game
Write a narrative about the championship game of your favorite sport, where you sub in at the last moment and make the winning play.
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Soccer Sensations
You are the star soccer player of your school team. Write about your most exciting match.
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Haunted House Encounter
Construct a narrative around unofficial “Ghost Hunters” exploring an infamously haunted house.
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Midnight in the Cemetery
Create a thrilling tale of an accidental nighttime stroll into a graveyard.
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Haunted House Adventure
Imagine moving into a house that you later discover is haunted. Write about your encounters with the ghost.
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The Fateful Influenza
Create a narrative where the hero stumbles upon a shocking truth – a global pandemic is not a natural occurrence but a preplanned tactic.
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Forgotten Fears
Create a story where the protagonist’s forgotten childhood fear crawls back into their life.
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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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Cryptic Clues from a Brush with the Past
Write about a character who discovers a mysterious object related to an unresolved historical event.
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The Forgotten Parachute
Write about a skydiving instructor who swears he lost a student mid-jump but finds no evidence.
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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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Undercover Agent
Write from the perspective of a covert operative needing to maintain a normal existence.
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The Great Easter Egg Heist
Write a play about a group of children who plan a heist to steal the prized Easter egg from a local Easter Egg Hunt.
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Fantasy Love Letter
Write a romantic story around a love letter received from a secret admirer in a fantasy setting.
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Undercover Spy
Role play as a secret agent assigned with the mission of protecting a high-profile individual. Narrate a typical day.
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Abandoned Mansion’s Secret
Develop a plot revolving around an ancient, abandoned mansion holding an enigmatic secret.
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The Love Note Discovery
Write a story where a character finds an old love note from their ex and decides to find them.
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Retelling Lindbergh’s Loss
Reimagine the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping case with an unexpected twist.
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The Overshadowed Suspect
Write a mystery where the most obvious suspect, through multiple shreds of evidence, is not the godfather.