## Opening (4,000 words):
- (2,000 words) "Introduce the resourceful detective, the crime they're investigating, and the setting. Establish the tone and mood of the story."
- (2,000 words) "Continue the opening scene, building suspense and tension. Introduce initial clues and reactions from relevant characters."

## Act One (24,000 words):
### Introduce supporting characters (4,000 words)
- (1,000 words) "Introduce the first suspect, their motive, and their connection to the crime."
- (1,000 words) "Introduce the second suspect, their motive, and their connection to the crime."
- (1,000 words) "Introduce the third suspect, their motive, and their connection to the crime."
- (1,000 words) "Introduce the fourth suspect, their motive, and their connection to the crime."

### Develop the setting (4,000 words)
- (2,000 words) "Describe the main location in detail, including notable landmarks and the atmosphere."
- (2,000 words) "Describe any additional important locations and their significance to the story."

### Establish subplots and relationships (4,000 words)
- (2,000 words) "Introduce the first subplot involving conflicts and connections between characters that add tension and intrigue to the story."
- (2,000 words) "Introduce the second subplot and show how it affects the characters and main plot."

### Investigate the crime (12,000 words)
- (4,000 words) "The detective starts gathering clues, interviewing witnesses, and uncovering initial evidence."
- (4,000 words) "The detective analyzes the collected evidence and begins to form theories about the crime."
- (4,000 words) "The detective narrows down the list of suspects based on their findings and continues the investigation."

## Act Two (32,000 words):

### Introduce new clues and red herrings (8,000 words)
- (2,000 words) "Present a new piece of evidence that deepens the mystery and misleads the reader."
- (2,000 words) "Introduce another clue that seems to contradict earlier findings, adding more complexity to the case."
- (2,000 words) "Reveal a red herring that casts doubt on one of the suspects and confuses the investigation."
- (2,000 words) "Introduce an unexpected piece of evidence that changes the direction of the investigation."

## Develop subplots (8,000 words)
- (4,000 words) "Advance the first subplot and show its impact on the characters and main plot."
- (4,000 words) "Advance the second subplot and reveal how it intertwines with the main plot."

### Investigate the suspects (8,000 words)
- (2,000 words) "The detective interrogates the first suspect, uncovering their secrets, motives, and alibis."
- (2,000 words) "The detective interrogates the second suspect, uncovering their secrets, motives, and alibis."
- (2,000 words) "The detective interrogates the third suspect, uncovering their secrets, motives, and alibis."
- (2,000 words) "The detective interrogates the fourth suspect, uncovering their secrets, motives, and alibis."

### Plot twist (4,000 words)
- (4,000 words) "Introduce a major twist that changes the direction of the investigation and surprises the reader, forcing the detective to reconsider their approach."

### Deepen the investigation (4,000 words)
- (4,000 words) "The detective follows new leads and makes connections between the clues, gradually getting closer to the truth."

## Act Three (20,000 words):
### Climax (8,000 words)
- (4,000 words) "The detective confronts the culprit in a tense and action-packed scene, revealing the truth behind the crime."
- (4,000 words) "Detail the aftermath of the confrontation, showing the detective's resourcefulness and determination in the face of danger."

### Resolution of subplots (6,000 words)
- (3,000 words) "Resolve the first subplot, revealing the outcomes for the characters involved and the impact on the main plot."
- (3,000 words) "Resolve the second subplot, tying up loose ends and showing how it affected the overall story."


### Wrap up the investigation (4,000 words)
- (4,000 words) "The detective ties up any loose ends and explains any remaining unanswered questions, ensuring a satisfying resolution for the reader."

### Closing scene (2,000 words)
- (2,000 words) "Provide a satisfying conclusion to the story, hinting at the future for the detective and other characters, leaving the reader eager for more."


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