Here is a 5-word-per-sentence opening for a murder mystery story: She entered the quiet house. Looking around, no one responded. The lights were all off. A faint smell filled the air. Walking cautiously, she called out. No reply came back to her. She slowly climbed the staircase. At the top, a body lay still. Blood was splattered on the walls. The victim had been stabbed. many times it seemed. She let out a scream. Backing away in fear she tripped. Hitting the floor with a thud the knife spun. Landling by her hand it dripped red. Shocked she dropped the murder weapon. Realizing her prints covered it now. Thinking fast she wiped it clean. Looking around nothing else seemed odd. Except the smell which was stronger here. Getting up she rushed frantically downstairs. Grabbing her bag she fled the scene. Dialing the police with shaky hands she spoke quickly. "There's been a murder, please hurry!"