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Mystery clue chain

Clue chain design with red herrings and reveal.

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Create a clue chain for [mystery]. Include 5 clues, 1 red herring, midpoint twist, and reveal setup.
How to use
  • mystery - replace the bracketed field with your info
Provide (Inputs)
  • Mystery premise
  • Setting
  • Detective type
  • Tone
Expected output (Outputs)
  • Clue list
  • Red herring
  • Reveal setup
Tips
  • Make each clue actionable (leads to place/person).
  • Hide the best clue in plain sight.
  • Ensure the twist recontextualizes prior scenes.
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