Rain lashed the windows. The storm raged outside. He awoke to darkness. A scream pierced the night. His heart hammered fast. He grabbed his weapon. Then, silence descended. He crept down the stairs. The door lay open. The hallway was empty. Blood stained the carpet. His wife was gone. His mind raced wildly. Who had done this? He knew he had to act. The killer was close. He had to find them. His family's safety hung. By a fragile thread. He vowed to avenge. The evil that lurked. In the shadowed night.