Dive into this fiction writing prompt where a grizzled noir detective competes with a politically correct newcomer in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Will grit or gentleness win in the hunt for a serial killer? In this showdown, it’s trench coat vs. trigger warnings. The city’s most dangerous killer is on the loose—and two wildly different detectives are racing to catch them.
💭 Writing Prompt:
A serial killer is taunting the city with cryptic clues and a rising body count. Two detectives are assigned to the case—one is a hard-boiled, chain-smoking relic of the past who trusts her gut and hates small talk. The other is a mindfulness-practicing, diversity-trained rising star who believes in community healing. They’re both brilliant. They’re both flawed. And only one will get to the killer first—unless the killer gets them.
🤔 Deep-Dive Questions for Writers:
- What happens when justice and social values clash—especially under pressure?
- Can two polar opposites learn to respect each other’s methods, or is this a commentary on generational failure?
- Which detective reflects your own instincts more—and why might that make you uncomfortable?
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