The rain poured down relentlessly. Shadows lurked in the corners. A scream pierced the night. Blood stained the polished floor. A body lay motionless, eyes vacant. Detectives arrived, faces grim and somber. Forensics combed the crime scene meticulously. Suspects were quickly rounded up, interrogated. Alibis were checked, stories unraveled. The mystery deepened, clues scarce and elusive.