Students Mystery Writing Prompts

Write this character's story.

Write a story or poem that takes place on this arctic pier.

Write a thriller or horror story based on this image.

How would you describe silence?

Think about which senses you can use to describe the sound, and feeling, of silence.

You wake up in the back seat of a car, not knowing where you are or where you're going. How does the story unfold...?

You don't have to write a horror/crime story, but think about what events could realistically have lead to this scenario.

A simple game of hide and seek becomes much more horrific when a kidnapper joins the game.

How will your characters uncover what's happening, and face the situation?