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Adults Mystery Writing Prompts

Intrigue and Enigma Await: Dive Into Mystery Writing for Adults

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This is your scene. What's the story?

This is your scene. What's the story?

VISUAL PROMPT

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Write a short, descriptive story about the places this secret bridge connects.

Write a short, descriptive story about the places this secret bridge connects.

VISUAL PROMPT

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You take a breath, steady your nerves, and head for the door at the end of the corridor.

You take a breath, steady your nerves, and head for the door at the end of the corridor.

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POEM STARTER

Confession.

Write a poem, with a set structure, which centres around the theme of confession.

STORY STARTER

In a classic body swap scenario, you wake up as a famous philosopher, about to give a grand speech on the meaning of life to thousands of people.

What will you tell them?

STORY STARTER

Holding a torch in front of them, the main character decides to explore the basement to find out what has been making that noise.

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