Rain poured relentlessly, drenching the deserted streets. A lone figure hurried, cloaked in shadows. Flickering streetlights cast eerie, dancing silhouettes. The figure stopped at an old, imposing mansion. Hesitant, it reached for the rusty, creaking gate. Inside, a dim light flickered in a window. An ominous silence hung over the property. Suddenly, a bloodcurdling scream shattered the peace. Lights in the mansion went out, one by one. Neighbors stirred, whispers filling the damp night air. Someone dared to call the police, trembling.