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Help me plot a mystery novel. Setting and era: [details] Detective: [type] Crime: [what happened] Create: the victim and what really happened, 5 suspects with motives, means and opportunity, a clue trail (10 clues with where they appear), 3 red herrings, the midpoint twist, the reveal scene, and how a reader could hav…

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Mystery plot outline

Plot a fair-play mystery with suspects, clues, red herrings and a satisfying reveal.

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Write a romance scene. Characters: [names, personalities] Where they are in the relationship: [e.g. first meeting, rivals, reunion] Setting: [place] Heat level: [sweet / slow-burn] Show attraction through small details, body language and dialogue with subtext. End the scene with a moment that raises the stakes for the…

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Romance story scene

Write a romantic scene with chemistry, tension and authentic dialogue.

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Write the opening chapter (about [words] words) of a [epic / cosy / dark] fantasy novel. Protagonist: [details] World hook: [what makes the world unique] Inciting incident: [event] Start in a moment of action or change, reveal the world through the character's senses and choices rather than exposition, introduce a que…

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Fantasy story opening chapter

Write an opening chapter that hooks readers and introduces your world without info-dumping.

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Act as a product marketer focused on activation. Product: [what it does] Key 'aha' moment: [what users need to do to get value] Steps to get there: [list] Write: 4 onboarding emails (day 0, 1, 3, 7) with subject lines, 5 in-app tooltip texts (under 120 characters), and an empty-state message for the main screen.

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Onboarding emails and in-app tips

Guide new users to their first success with onboarding emails and in-app tooltips.

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You are a brand storyteller. Founder: [name] Before the business: [background] The moment that sparked the idea: [story] Early struggles: [details] What drives us now: [mission] Write a founder story in 3 lengths (50, 150, 400 words) for social bios, website and press. Keep it honest and specific; avoid clichés like '…

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Founder story

Tell the authentic story of why you started your business in a way that builds trust.

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Write an explainer about [topic] for [audience with no background]. Include: a one-sentence summary, why it matters to the reader, a simple explanation with an analogy, key terms defined, a short example, common misconceptions, and where to learn more. Keep sentences short and avoid jargon.

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Explain a complex topic simply

Write a clear explainer article that makes a complicated subject easy to understand.

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Rewrite the text below for a reading age of about [age / grade level]. Keep all the key information. Use shorter sentences, everyday words, active voice and clear headings or bullets where helpful. Then list the main changes and estimate the readability before and after. Text: """ [paste] """

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Improve readability of any text

Rewrite text to a target reading level with shorter sentences and clearer words.

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Localise this marketing copy into [language] for [country/market]. Copy: [paste] Brand voice: [tone] Provide: a natural localised version, notes on idioms, cultural references or claims you changed and why, a back-translation into English, and terms a native speaker should double-check.

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Translate and localise marketing copy

Adapt marketing copy for another language and culture, not just a literal translation.

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Write a formal complaint letter. Company: [name] Product/service: [details] What went wrong: [facts and dates] What I've already tried: [details] What I want: [refund, replacement, repair, apology] Deadline for reply: [days] Keep it factual, polite and firm, with a clear timeline, reference numbers, the resolution req…

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Formal complaint letter

Write a firm, polite complaint that gets results, with facts, timeline and the resolution you want.

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You are an experienced manager/teacher writing a recommendation. Person: [name] Our relationship and how long: [details] What they're applying for: [program/job] Strengths with specific examples: [details] One standout story: [story] Write a one-page letter with an opening that states my credibility, 2–3 paragraphs of…

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Letter of recommendation

Write a specific, credible recommendation letter for a student, employee or colleague.

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Help me write a eulogy with care and warmth. Person: [name, relationship to me] Key life details: [details] Qualities and what they loved: [list] Stories and memories: [2–4 stories] Length: [minutes] Tone: [celebratory, solemn, gentle humour] Write a eulogy that's personal and genuine, mixing stories with what they me…

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Eulogy or tribute

Write a heartfelt eulogy that honours a loved one's life with stories and warmth.

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Write 5 conclusions for my blog post. Post summary: [main points] Audience: [who] Desired action: [subscribe, download, buy, comment, read next post] Each conclusion should recap the key idea in a fresh way (not repeat the intro), give one final insight, and end with a natural call to action. Under 120 words each.

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Blog post conclusion with a call to action

Finish posts strongly with a memorable takeaway and a clear next step.

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