Modern Mystery Short Story -- 2
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I need a captivating mystery short story set in the present day. From the opening line to the final twist, the narrative must hold tension, deliver well-timed reveals, and land an ending that lingers with the reader.
Here’s what matters most to me:
• Length in the short-story range (think magazine style, not a serial or video script).
• A contemporary backdrop—smartphones, social media, urban life—used naturally to drive plot and clues.
• An original mystery that avoids clichés, keeps clues fair, and rewards careful reading with a satisfying payoff.
• Tight pacing, strong emotional beats, and a hook that grabs within the first paragraph.
Deliverables
1. A brief outline so we can confirm direction and key twists before you draft.
2. The complete, polished story in a Word or Google Doc, proofread and ready to publish.
3. Up to two revision passes to make sure tone, suspense, and ending are spot-on.
Please tell me a little about a mystery you’ve enjoyed writing or reading, and let me know your turnaround time. Looking forward to seeing how you’ll turn a modern setting into a gripping whodunit.
Here’s what matters most to me:
• Length in the short-story range (think magazine style, not a serial or video script).
• A contemporary backdrop—smartphones, social media, urban life—used naturally to drive plot and clues.
• An original mystery that avoids clichés, keeps clues fair, and rewards careful reading with a satisfying payoff.
• Tight pacing, strong emotional beats, and a hook that grabs within the first paragraph.
Deliverables
1. A brief outline so we can confirm direction and key twists before you draft.
2. The complete, polished story in a Word or Google Doc, proofread and ready to publish.
3. Up to two revision passes to make sure tone, suspense, and ending are spot-on.
Please tell me a little about a mystery you’ve enjoyed writing or reading, and let me know your turnaround time. Looking forward to seeing how you’ll turn a modern setting into a gripping whodunit.