Here is a 212 word opening scene for a murder mystery with 10 sentences of exactly 20 words each: Lady Elizabeth woke that spring morning ready to begin the day with her usual vigor and purpose. After her customary breakfast of toast, marmalade and tea at seven, she took her dog for their daily walk through the manicured country gardens behind the manor. Returning to the house shortly after eight, she entered the grand library to continue reading her newest mystery novel but what she found inside made her scream in pure horror and dismay when she saw Sir Charles lying dead on the floor by the window in a pool of his own blood, lifeless eyes staring at the ceiling, the curtains around his body positioning him as if he had been placed there on purpose for her to discover this horrendous sight. Without hesitation but with trembling hands, Lady Elizabeth ran to the phone as fast as she possibly could, terrified by what cruel misfortune had befallen her dear friend and confidant with a tragic ending to what had started as a perfectly normal day.