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Writing small town mystery

Mystery seed in a small town.

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In a small town, [odd event] happens. Write the opening where locals react and one outsider notices a clue.
  • odd event - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • Odd event
  • Town detail
  • Outsider
  • Clue
  • Opening scene
  • Clue reveal
  • Tone
  • Use one local landmark.
  • Show contrasting reactions.
  • Keep the clue subtle.