21+ ‘Theft’ Writing Prompts
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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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Forgery in The Cloud
Imagine a world where digital identity theft has run rampant, and your protagonist must track down a rogue hacker.
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Identity Hijack
Develop a spine-chilling story around the concept of digital doppelgangers serving evil.
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The Case of the Disappearing Koi
Someone is stealing koi from a local pond and it is up to an unlikely hero, a dog, to solve the mystery.
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Egyptian Tomb Trickery
An expedition to a never-before-seen Egyptian Pharaoh’s tomb results in the theft of a rare artifact.
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Identity Theft Mayhem
Write about the chaos that ensues when a high school student pretending to be a visiting celebrity causes a stir in town.
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The Vanishing Portrait
Compose a tale centered around a portrait that mysteriously disappears from a museum.
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The Vanishing Exhibit
Imagine a mysterious disappearance of a prized exhibit in a renowned museum, describe the ensuing investigations.
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Heist of Untraceable Artifacts
Describe a high-stakes, international art heist without getting caught.
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The Valentine Theft
Investigate the mystery behind stolen Valentine’s Day gifts and cards disappearing around town.
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Lost Relic Retriever
Write about an archaeologist who quietly moonlights as a master thief of ancient artefacts, now drawn into stealing a relic believed to possess supernatural powers.
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Cryptic Casino Caper
Spin a thrilling narrative about a cunning plot to rob a notorious casino owner and his vault brimming with unimaginable wealth.
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Running Clockwork
Following the theft of a priceless antique clock from a museum, your detective hero must race against time to recover the artifact.
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Corporate Thievery
Pen a narrative about a massive heist that takes place in a high-security, multinational corporation that causes international turmoil.
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Unseen Shadows
Write a flash fiction about a theft that occurred in broad daylight and the criminal remains invisible.
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The Laughing Gas Heist
Pen a silly story about a major city-wide crime involving the theft of laughing gas.
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The Unbearable Case of the Stolen Pancakes
Write a mystery story revolving around the inexplicably stolen pancakes from a small-town diner.
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Stolen Starters
Imagine waking up to find all the starter pokemon have disappeared from Professor Oak’s lab.
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The Case of the Stolen Identity
Narrate a story where the detective himself becomes a suspect due to identity theft.
