Detective Sarah scanned the crime scene meticulously, unsure of her first clue. Shadows cast eerie shapes as twilight seeped over the desolate mansion. Silent whispers seemed to haunt every corridor, hiding its grim secrets. Flashlight shone upon a shattered grandfather clock; time paused at five. Blood stains decorated the polished floor, painting gruesome patterns. A life had been taken too soon, leaving a lingering despair. Gazing into the victim's eyes under the dim light, Sarah felt her resolve harden.