Reflection

So far during this project, I have learned a lot about short mystery writing as well as how it is portrayed then into movies. Unfortunately I have not been able to see a direct translation from book to movie, but from what I have gotten, I am able to understand that suspense plays a large role in it. I am excited to write my short mystery story with the help of my Mentor. So far, I have started brainstorming and outlining and I hope to begin drafting a week or two into March. The "Personal Odyssey Presentation: at my school will be sometime in May, and my goal is to have a complete, drafted, and edited short story by then. I shall keep this blog updated with my progress.

Story Brainstorm Ideas

Short Story Brainstorm (Small portion of it)

Overall Topic:

• Murder mystery
• Robbery of some sort
• A jail escape
• kidnapping (international?)

Including....:

• Hypnotists
• Revenge
• Psychopaths
• Clowns :0
• Hatred
• Some sort of cult
• Rivalries
• Betrayal
• Underlying deals
• Secret meetings

Good Suspense/Thriller/Mystery TV Shows

If in the mood to watch a good suspense television show, some suggestions are.....

1) C.S.I (Las Vegas, New York, Miami) This has to be my favorite show ever! I love the overall intensity and suspense that builds when watching. You can always expect the story lines to be interesting and mysterious.

2) Law and Order (Special Victims Unit) Law and Order is a good, text-book crime show that includes much thinking, suspense, and thrill. Every episode is very intriguing. Unlike CSI, there is no (or not much) autopsy so if you do not like watching people cut open dead bodies, than I suggest this show.

3) 48 Hours: Hard Evidence This show is very factual and strait forward. However, it is still able to relay a great amount of suspense. This show does not have recurring characters, but is based on real life events (which to me, makes it a lot more thrilling)

There are many many more good crime shows, however, these are my top three choices.