Underneath the neon glow, the city breathed secrets, hidden in the shadows of its oldest alleyways, waiting to be unearthed. A cloaked figure moved silently, merging with the darkness, eyes locked on the antique clock tower churning its final hour. Suddenly, the heavy toll of midnight broke the spell, echoing through the labyrinthine streets, portending an ominous night. Amid the eerie stillness, a blood-curdling scream shattered the air, originating from the grand, usually serene, Primrose Manor. Neighbors, startled by the cry, hesitated, fear clamping down, knowing the night held unspeakable horrors within its silent embrace. Detective Elara, awoken by the desperate wail, slipped into her boots, senses sharpening, ready to confront the night's cruel twist.