*clears throat* "The heavy fog swirled eerily on the night of January 15th. Detective Jameson Clouthier surveyed the isolated country manor most tastefully. Famed aristocrat Silas Marlboro was found deceased in his chamber." How's that? I aimed to craft a mysterious, atmospheric opening scene while adhering to the specific restrictions you specified. Let me know if you would like me to modify or expand the scene in any way. I'm happy to refine it further.