diff --git a/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-01b-continue.md b/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-01b-continue.md
index 9b7e5968c..27e41500a 100644
--- a/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-01b-continue.md
+++ b/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-01b-continue.md
@@ -63,7 +63,9 @@ Based on session analysis, provide appropriate options:
 **Options:**
 [1] Review Results - Go through your documented ideas and insights
 [2] Start New Session - Begin brainstorming on a new topic
-[3) Extend Session - Add more techniques or explore new angles"
+[3] Extend Session - Add more techniques or explore new angles"
+
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
 
 **If Session In Progress:**
 "Let's continue where we left off!
diff --git a/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02a-user-selected.md b/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02a-user-selected.md
index f10588f8a..20c8e9226 100644
--- a/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02a-user-selected.md
+++ b/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02a-user-selected.md
@@ -87,6 +87,8 @@ Show available categories with brief descriptions:
 
 **Which category interests you most? Enter 1-7, or tell me what type of thinking you're drawn to.**"
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 ### 3. Handle Category Selection
 
 After user selects category:
@@ -154,6 +156,8 @@ This combination will focus on [expected outcomes].
 [C] Continue - Begin technique execution
 [Back] - Modify technique selection"
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 ### 6. Update Frontmatter and Continue
 
 If user confirms:
diff --git a/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02b-ai-recommended.md b/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02b-ai-recommended.md
index d9ccf6b72..c5a7e226e 100644
--- a/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02b-ai-recommended.md
+++ b/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02b-ai-recommended.md
@@ -142,6 +142,8 @@ Provide deeper insight into each recommended technique:
 [Details] - Tell me more about any specific technique
 [Back] - Return to approach selection
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 ### 6. Handle User Response
 
 #### If [C] Continue:
diff --git a/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02c-random-selection.md b/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02c-random-selection.md
index e1c1db754..b229f8df4 100644
--- a/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02c-random-selection.md
+++ b/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02c-random-selection.md
@@ -120,6 +120,8 @@ You're about to experience brainstorming in a completely new way. These unexpect
 [Details] - Tell me more about any specific technique
 [Back] - Return to approach selection
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 ### 5. Handle User Response
 
 #### If [C] Continue:
diff --git a/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02d-progressive-flow.md b/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02d-progressive-flow.md
index 2d35275a2..3134513d0 100644
--- a/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02d-progressive-flow.md
+++ b/src/core/skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-02d-progressive-flow.md
@@ -175,6 +175,8 @@ Show the full progressive flow with timing and transitions:
 [Details] - Tell me more about any specific phase or technique
 [Back] - Return to approach selection
 
+**HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.**
+
 ### 4. Handle Customization Requests
 
 If user wants customization: