: Underneath the golden afternoon sun, a quaint village rested peacefully, unaware of the darkness lurking within its serene shadows closely. At the heart of this charm stood a grand, ancient manor, shrouded now in whispers and theories by the townsfolk gathering nervously. Inside the silent halls, a grim discovery lay waiting, a lifeless body sprawled across the library floor amidst scattered books eerily. Detective Miles, renowned for his sharp mind, arrived at the scene, his eyes immediately scanning the room for any clue meticulously. A single, unbroken window, an antique dagger by the body, and a missing portrait told tales of a night filled with treachery visibly. His first step into the mystery was met with hushed gasps, all eyes following him as he approached the victim, respect masking suspicion. With every measured breath, the air grew thicker, holding the essence of betrayal, and promises of uncovering secrets long kept hidden curiously.