Here is a 138 word opening scene for a murder mystery with 10 word sentences: It was a dark night. A scream pierced the silence. Mary ran down the stairs. What was that noise? Her heart pounded in her chest. Entering the kitchen, she stopped short. Her husband lay on the floor. Blood pooled around his body. She rushed to his side. Gently shaking him, she cried his name. He did not respond to her pleas. Tears streamed down her face. This could not be real. Who could have done this? Why would someone hurt him? Her hands trembled uncontrollably. She had to call for help. Running to the phone, she dialed 911. The operator answered her call. Mary could barely speak between sobs. All she could say was “Help me. My husband is dead.”