Write a murder mystery with an amateur sleuth who must navigate a fantastical world in a quest to discover the truth.

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“Detective Biyu and The Missing Dragon” by Amanda Knapp

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“When did you last see the rice? And who has access to the storage?”“O stop Biyu. What does it matter? Whoever it was probably needed it more than the school kids. Everyone knows we are barely getting by as a community; someone must have felt they fell through the cracks and were forgotten.” her mother said“But what if it was somebody else? What if they stole the rice so the kids would starve?”“O Biyu you have a huge imagination. Why don’t you use it for something useful like pottery or carvings? Something we can sell at market. Stop trying ...

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“A Material Girl” by JOANNE HAGEMEYER

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Bertie’s eyes rested unfocused as she listened. “You’ve got to be kidding me,” said the darker voice, in a hissed whisper. “This is not happening.”Distressed, Bertie thought.“It’s happening.” The second voice sounded a bit like dappled sunshine, Bertie thought. Like rays of light coming through a glade of trees, breathless and excited. As Bertie lifted her now tepid latte, she realized she hadn’t really been breathing, either. She took a tentative sip and curled her lip in displeasure. All around her was the hum and thrum of people talk...

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“The Crystal Horse” by Alexandra Lindquist

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Quinn was sitting at his desk wondering where his next job would come from. He stood up from his chair and stared out the window when the door opened. A beautiful dame walked in with long flowing black hair and purple silk dress. She was tall and when she moved it looked like she floated. She sat down across from Quinn. “I need you to find my crystal horse. I was admiring it on the mantlepiece when all of a sudden it vanished.” &n...

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“The Unknown Truth” by Samantha Garcia

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Being a newbie in the workforce is not all sunshine and rainbows, it's blood, sweat, and tears, literally.•••••••••"Lukas!" Someone yelled, but Lukas knew who it was Detective Ulysses, his mentor and trainer. Ulysses took him under his wing when Lukas got hired. It's been hard for Lukas as he has to learn so much more that he didn't learn in school."Yes, Detective Ulysses," Lukas stood in front of Ulysses desk"Lukas, how many times do I have to tell you that it's just Ulysses, don't add detective in the front," Ulysses sighed, a small s...

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“The Price of Love...” by Sarah Taylor

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Sun-kissed skin absorbed the warm rays beaming down onto it. The day was bright, but her smile was brighter. Immense feelings of love hit deep in Harper’s stomach, but hesitation held her back from expressing her thoughts. Harper loved to admire Mia. Her dirty blond hair, golden complexion, the way she moved, her smile, Harper couldn’t get enough of Mia. Harper herself was short and pale with brown shoulder-length hair. The two were opposites in appearance. Dancing around a dorm room had never been Harper’s thing, but anything was possible w...

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“They All Cry Murder” by Maranatha Lamb

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Murder! Murder! Murder! That is the word I most often hear in my line of work. People come walking through my door claiming a crime has been committed, begging me to solve it for them. They drop their coin on my table claiming they will pay any price, they beg and plead and threaten. Sometimes I say no, Most times I say yes though, I need the coin, it doesn’t pay to be stuck up. Many times the case is easy to solve, a loved one turns up passed out in a bar somewhere, sleeping i...

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“The Companion” by Patrick Maddocks

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Johnny sat there with his head in his hands wondering just exactly how to tell the detective why he was holding an arm in his hand. Johnny had been picked up on the side of the road and was still trying to find his voice. He had not yet said anything to the police who picked him up or to the detective. He was still trying to come to grips with what had just happened to him. The detective was leaning forward with his arms on his desk. A desk that was full of all the usual things, a computer, many files, pens, pencils, notebooks, a phone and a...

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“Death's Sweet Kiss” by Sarah Paris

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“Murders happen when it’s dark or cold or rainy, and if it’s all three, then you better watch out. That’s why nobody ever goes outside when it’s like that.” “That’s not entirely true.” Ricky chuckled. “Yes, it is! I’m going to be an even better detective than you are. Everybody knows that murders never happen when it’s sunny and warm.” &nbs...

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Write a murder mystery with an amateur sleuth who must navigate a fantastical world in a quest to discover the truth.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 38 stories

“Detective Biyu and The Missing Dragon” by Amanda Knapp

“A Material Girl” by JOANNE HAGEMEYER

“The Crystal Horse” by Alexandra Lindquist

“The Unknown Truth” by Samantha Garcia

“The Price of Love...” by Sarah Taylor

“They All Cry Murder” by Maranatha Lamb

“The Companion” by Patrick Maddocks

“Death's Sweet Kiss” by Sarah Paris

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story set in the dark recesses of space where the two main characters are often at odds with each other in humorous and comedic ways.

Write a sweeping romantic tale of two lovers who must overcome the horror of being hunted by an unseen foe.

Write a thrilling adventure of a special agent who is harboring a paranormal secret.

Write a magical realism story that takes place in the Wild West.

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