The method
Use this prompt when you’re stuck in your story and need a surprising turn. Input the current plot summary and character arcs. Apply the generated twist to the narrative, evaluating its impact on the overall story. Aim for unexpected but logical shifts.
The prompts
Prompt 1
The protagonist, a seasoned detective named Inspector Davies, is investigating a series of seemingly unrelated murders. Each victim received a cryptic postcard days before their death, bearing only a single playing card suit symbol. Davies believes the killer is taunting him. Develop a plot twist that dramatically changes Davies' understanding of the case, revealing a hidden connection between the victims and the killer's motive. Consider that Davies is not as objective as he believes and is emotionally invested in the case. Maybe someone he thought was dead is alive and orchestrating all of this. Or maybe Davies is the killer.
Prompt 2
A young witch named Elara discovers she possesses extraordinary powers, far beyond anything recorded in her family's grimoire. She is destined to fight a looming darkness threatening her hidden magical village. The established prophecy dictates Elara must unite the four elemental factions – earth, air, fire, and water – to stand a chance against the encroaching shadow. Create a surprising twist that challenges the foundations of the magical world and Elara's understanding of her role. Perhaps the darkness is actually a misguided attempt to protect the world from a greater threat only it knows about.