Here is a 99 word opening scene for a murder mystery with 10 word sentences: The phone was ringing as she entered her apartment. It was Detective Morris from the local police station with an urgent request. He asked her to come down to the station immediately regarding the recent murder of a wealthy businessman. She was anxious to assist the detective and eager to help solve this high profile case that had gripped the city. Grabbing her coat and keys, she rushed down the stairs and hailed a taxi to the police station downtown.