College Students Mystery Writing Prompts

Your character has just escaped the City of Death. Tell the story of what happened there.

'The Lake'. Write a crime, mystery, or horror story about what happened at this location.

Use this image as the setting for a story, poem, or descriptive piece.

Mysteries of the Night

Whether something natural and beautiful like the stars, or something more sinister, write a poem that focuses on things that are most prominent at night.

A group of teenagers stumble upon something they shouldn't have...

Continue the story...

“I’ve never met anyone like you before!”

“You should be grateful for that.”

Write a story that contains this section of dialogue. Think about who your characters are, and the nature of this exchange.