Here is a 10-word-per-sentence opening for a murder mystery story: The body lay on the floor. A knife protruded from the chest. Blood pooled around the body staining the carpet. Detective Jones entered the room looking for clues. Who could have committed this gruesome murder? The victim had no known enemies. Was this a crime of passion or calculation? Jones searched for the murder weapon unsuccessfully. He interviewed the victim's family and friends. They were all shocked at the vicious killing.