There is no one single way to write stories using the Cthulhu Mythos. Many authors, over the years, have created different settings based on Lovecraft's work. Some make pulp stories, mixing science fiction and magic, time travel, and wars between alien races (recently, we had Fate of Cthulhu , with time travelers heavily armed to destroy invincible strange gods and avoid the apocalypse — just like The Terminator). Others are purists and cling to Lovecraft's classic style of writing their short stories and novels — raw and violent to the investigators' bodies and minds. So, the first step is to think about what pleases you within the range of stories from the Cthulhu Mythos. This is the starting point. If you are not familiar with the role-playing game or the works of Lovecraft and inspired authors, you can read a little bit about them or play some pre-made adventures to feel the mood that pleases you and your group. If you don't have the time for this and need to wri...
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