16+ ‘Whodunit’ Writing Prompts
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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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Mysterious Manor Murder
Write about a high profile murder set in a grand manor during a gathering of wealthy socialites.
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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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Mystery In The Greenhouse
Create a story centered around a mystery happening in a flower arranging shop or greenhouse.
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Frozen Heirloom
Write a tale about an heirloom diamond necklace known as the ‘Ice Queen’ that goes missing during a winter gala.
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Mysterious Strangers in Town
Write a tale about an unfamiliar face in a small town, and the strange events following their arrival.
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The Mysterious Love Letter
In your story, the protagonist stumbles upon a love letter intended for someone else, and this leads them down a twisty path of intrigue.
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Vacation Vengeance
Craft a murder mystery during a luxury cruise vacation where everyone’s a suspect.
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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 a horrifying scream as the last trace.
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Love Letter Whodunit
Write a mystery where a series of anonymous and cryptic love letters are found at the scene of each crime.
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Mystery in the Classroom
Describe your day as a detective in school, solving a mystery with your classmates.
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The Wrong Victim
Imagine a crime scene where the murderer killed the wrong person and tell the story.
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Easter Enigma
An antique Easter egg disappears from a grand estate’s annual Easter party, leaving behind a string of cryptic clues.
