Begin the mystery with a visual cue. Develop conflict and drama by writing about an event that occurs near the bridge. Maybe under it?
Let the environment provide a backdrop for a situation that needs solving. Include details to involve the readers with all their senses.
Something happened. Someone watched. Someone will find out about it.
By chance, someone discovers . . .
The screams drew him there . . .
Something didn't feel right about the . . .
Once she catches a fish and gets ready to go, an unusual . . . draws her toward . . .
Include a symbol, an object or a person, in the opening scene. Let it serve as a metaphor for what occurs in the story. Will a reappearance of this symbol at the conclusion of the story satisfy readers?
What's inside the blue cooler by the grass?
Collect images that create a sense of foreboding.
Sounds of water, creaking wood, a breeze redolent of . . .
Disclose potential details.
A drainage pipe leads . . .
Plunk readers into the action.
Consider how a character might reveal information through dialogue.
Bring in an investigator and allow details of the situation to unfold in unpredictable ways.
Reveal clues which suggest both physical and psychological aspects of your scene.
Let the description unfold to sustain suspense and promote interest.
Change the scene.
Make a connection to a remote motel pool.
Surprise, amuse and amaze.
Creative Write: Play and have fun evolving a mystery.
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